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

The Student and Tutor began learning the piano piece "Golden Hour," focusing on sight-reading in the treble clef for both hands and identifying notes including sharps based on the key signature. They practiced initial melodic patterns for the right and left hands, worked on coordinating both hands, and introduced metronome practice for rhythmic precision. For homework, the Student is tasked with perfecting four specific right-hand patterns with accurate notes and consistent timing.

Student and Tutor reviewed two completed piano pieces, "Swan" and "Song from a Secret Garden," focusing on dynamic expression. The majority of the session was dedicated to practicing "Selfedio," where the Student worked on dynamics, hand coordination, and rhythmic precision. New pieces, "Prelude in B minor" and "Reverie," were introduced, with initial sight-reading on "Reverie." The Student is assigned to continue practicing "Selfedio" for the next week.

Student and Tutor reviewed the student's progress on their current piano song, discussing practice strategies and identifying areas for refinement. They then engaged in sight-reading exercises covering dynamics, rhythm, and articulation, before beginning a new piece, Canon in D. The Student practiced the left-hand arpeggios and right-hand melody for Canon in D, with homework assigned to combine hands for the initial sections and explore new songs.

The Student and Tutor focused on piano technique, covering site reading, interval identification, and understanding pickup notes in sheet music. They practiced several pieces, including "Sunlight Through the Trees" and "Howl's Moving Castle," emphasizing rhythmic accuracy and utilizing metronome practice. For follow-up, the Student was encouraged to practice "Howl's Moving Castle" from beginning to end with a metronome to achieve a consistent tempo.

The Tutor and Student focused on vocal warm-ups, developing chest voice, and expressive singing. They practiced sustained vocalizations, character-based speaking exercises, and applied these techniques to a song, 'Riptide,' with an emphasis on breath control and vocal placement. The Student was encouraged to continue practicing breath control and awareness of chest vs. head voice in their daily speaking.

The Student and Tutor engaged in a piano lesson, focusing on sight-reading various pieces like "Clapping Song" and "Sunlight Through the Trees," while also reviewing musical concepts such as staccato, legato, rhythm, and pedal usage. The core of the session involved refining a section of "Howl's Moving Castle," with an emphasis on tempo, connected playing, and expressive storytelling, supported by E minor harmonic scale practice. Homework includes daily practice of bars 84 to the end of "Howl's Moving Castle" and a full run-through of the entire piece.