Music Lessons by Tutor from Royal Conservatory - Theory, Composition, Production

The tutor and student worked on piano technique, focusing on reading sheet music, distinguishing between solid and broken note forms, and practicing rhythmic variations. They also touched upon musical concepts like key signatures and arrangements, and the student was assigned practice material including specific musical sections and scales.

The Tutor and Student reviewed various piano scales and explored the concepts of relative major and minor keys, including key signatures. They then began analyzing chords and practicing a song titled "Clocks," progressing to a more challenging version and discussing chord structures and their relation to key signatures. The next lesson was rescheduled to Sunday due to the student's upcoming wisdom tooth removal.

The tutor and student focused on piano practice, reviewing scales, triads, arpeggios in B-flat major and G-minor, and working on a specific musical piece, Howell's Moving Castle. They practiced complex fingerings, discussed practice strategies for memorization and fluency, and introduced the concept of deep musical internalization. The student was encouraged to continue daily practice.

The session involved a discussion about establishing a structured approach to piano lessons, emphasizing consistent practice and discipline. The Student reviewed fundamental music theory concepts, including note identification, scales, and sight-reading. The Student was assigned homework to reinforce these concepts and prepare for more formal lessons next week, including scale practice and sight-reading exercises.

The session focused on improving the Student's pitch accuracy, vocal projection, and rhythmic timing in preparation for a recording project. The student practiced ear training exercises, vocal warm-ups, and singing "Stay" by Rihanna, both with and without accompaniment. The student was assigned homework to study the song's structure, rhythm, and beats, as well as to gather information about the recording project's requirements.

The Student and Tutor worked on preparing audition submissions for a singing opportunity, focusing on vocal technique, song selection, and harmony creation. They addressed technical submission requirements and discussed strategies for managing vocal health and performance anxiety to optimize the audition recordings.