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

The Student and Tutor focused on piano practice, refining chord transitions and correcting a habit of repeating initial notes in patterns. They began learning a new song, "A Thousand Miles," practicing note identification in both treble and bass clefs, and coordinating hands for chords and rhythm. The Tutor will send the sheet music for the new song for the Student's follow-up practice.

The Student and Tutor reviewed the Student's practice progress on 'Moving Castle' and 'Canon,' addressing performance challenges and anxiety. They developed a new mental approach for coordinating hands in 'Canon' and established a structured, isolated practice routine for 'Canon's' right-hand sections. The Student was encouraged to practice performing 'Moving Castle' for a supportive audience and implement the new 'Canon' practice strategy.

The Student and Tutor worked on piano skills, specifically reviewing right-hand technique and extensively practicing note identification in the bass clef using mnemonics. The session culminated in practicing left-hand accompaniment for a song and assigning homework to solidify bass clef reading and left-hand playing, with an option to select a new piece.

Student and Tutor worked on vocal techniques and song performance, starting with breath control exercises and vowel placement drills. They then engaged in an extensive practice session for the song "Lost Boy," focusing on differentiating between head and chest voice, lyrical interpretation, and pitch accuracy. The session ended with a plan to continue refining vocal placement and storytelling within the song.

The Student and Tutor practiced piano, starting with Sulfedio exercises to improve tempo consistency with a metronome. They then focused on a specific piece, reviewing and correcting notes and fingerings for both the right and left hands from bar 11. The session concluded with initial attempts at playing hands together, with plans to continue this practice next week.

Student and Tutor reviewed the Student's improved hand positions and technique using the poker chip method, applying it to "Howl's Moving Castle" and "Canon in D." They practiced "Canon in D" with a focus on combining hands and rhythm, and then dedicated time to sight-reading new material while continuing to use the poker chips for technique reinforcement. The Student was assigned to continue practicing "Canon in D" hands together and to use sight-reading for ongoing development.