Music Lessons with Specialties in Various Genres | Southern Nazarene University

The Student and Tutor discussed the pieces selected for the upcoming Grade Two piano exam and reviewed new scales and sight-reading material. They worked on the G major scale hands together and sight-reading exercises with both hands playing simultaneously. The Student was assigned to listen to one of their chosen pieces and practice the G major scale hands together as homework, with a focus on improving clapping skills for the aural test.

The session focused on exam preparation, including aural skills practice, scale and arpeggio performance, sight-reading exercises, and review of prepared pieces. The student received detailed feedback on each area, with specific attention to dynamics, rhythm, and technique. The tutor provided encouragement and strategies for managing exam-related nerves.

The Student and Tutor reviewed oral exam practice for ABRSM Grade 1, focusing on rhythm, echo singing, and identifying musical changes. Scales and sight-reading exercises were practiced to improve technique and note recognition. The Student also reviewed dynamics and articulation in Berry Smoothie, Mosiden, and Remember Me, with an emphasis on musicality and control. The tutor assigned practice using a YouTube video and provided a practice sheet covering oral information and scales.

The session focused on piano practice, covering site reading, scales, and musical pieces. The Student worked on rhythm, finger placement, dynamics, and articulation. The Tutor assigned video resources for oral test preparation and planned to simulate the test in the next session, with a lesson scheduled before the exam.

Rebecca worked with Nadia during their music lesson, focusing on scales, arpeggios, sight-reading, and specific musical pieces. Their session emphasized rhythm, phrasing, and dynamics, with Nadia receiving targeted feedback on her performances of "Remember Me," "Mussy He Dead," and "Berry Smoothie." Rebecca will provide a recording of "Berry Smoothie" to help Nadia further refine its rhythmic nuances.

Rebecca and Nadia's recent piano lesson focused on a comprehensive range of skills, including scales, arpeggios, and sight-reading. They also worked through specific pieces such as 'Berry Smoothie,' 'Mussy Den,' and 'Remember Me.' Nadia dedicated her attention to refining finger placement, dynamics, and rhythm. For her practice, Rebecca assigned G major and F major scales, with a particular emphasis on the right hand, and instructed Nadia to soften her left-hand playing in 'Remember Me.'