Piano lessons in Port St Lucie, FL

The Tutor and Student focused on piano technique, reviewing A minor scales (natural, harmonic, melodic) and A minor triads, including the introduction of V-i cadences. They practiced pieces from the Piano Adventure book, learning about dynamics, rhythm, pedal usage, legato, and new notes, while also developing a new left-hand rhythm tapping exercise. Additionally, they reviewed 2-5-1 chord progressions, added a 6th chord to create 2-5-1-6 sequences, and discussed left-hand variations. The Student received homework to practice these scales, pieces, and chord progressions, with a duet accompaniment recording to be sent later.

The Student and Tutor focused on practicing a piano piece, specifically addressing challenging sections involving parallel and opposite motion, note identification, and proper fingering. The Student practiced overcoming hesitation in difficult measures through slow, repeated exercises. For follow-up, the Student was encouraged to continue practicing these specific sections and mark their score for clarity, in preparation for moving on to a new piece next week.

The Student and Tutor worked on learning and practicing the pre-chorus section of a song on the piano, focusing on a new chord progression and adjusting timing. They discussed the correct rhythm for chord transitions and practiced playing to a metronome. The Tutor also assigned homework, encouraging the Student to review fundamental skills like scales, passing chords, and ear training.

The tutor and student worked on piano technique, including warm-ups, five-finger exercises, scales, and articulations like staccato and legato. They reviewed music theory concepts such as key signatures, major chords, and intervals, and practiced a section of a classical sonata. For the next lesson, the student will continue practicing octaves, tempo with a metronome, and begin working on a new piece, 'Für Elise'.

Student and Tutor reviewed piano pieces, "When the Saints Go Marching In" and "Race Car Rag," concentrating on rhythm, timing, dynamics, and articulation. The Tutor introduced musical dynamics (crescendo, decrescendo, accent) and led practice on a rhythm worksheet, which was then applied to playing chords. They also began working on "Headlights." Homework includes refining "Race Car Rag," reviewing "Green Frog Hop," and independently learning the new piece "Awesome Creatures."

The Student and Tutor practiced piano scales and worked on two pieces, "Grand Central Station" and "Seaside Suite." A significant portion of the session focused on developing metronome synchronization skills for the new piece, emphasizing incremental tempo increases and left-hand melody. They also reviewed music theory concepts such as note beaming, rests, accidentals, and key identification. The Student was assigned to continue metronome drilling and review Grade 3 theory.