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Student and Tutor worked on Piano. They reviewed C minor scale and arpeggios, then introduced the G minor scale (natural and harmonic) and G minor arpeggios, focusing on wrist movement and control. They addressed two pieces: "Mrs. Magic," where they practiced octave technique and dynamics, and a Mendelssohn song, for which they discussed fingering, blocking chord practice methods, and musical interpretation. The Student needs to practice the new scale and arpeggios, and apply new fingering and practice strategies to both pieces.

The Student and Tutor reviewed rhythmic tapping exercises using a metronome, focusing on beat subdivision and consistent timing. They practiced D major scales, specifically addressing correct descending fingering and register awareness. The session concluded with applying dynamics and correcting note registers and rhythms within a musical piece. The Student's homework involves practicing metronome work at 40 BPM, refining descending scale fingerings, and incorporating dynamics into the musical piece for the next session in two weeks.

The Student and Tutor engaged in an in-depth discussion on advanced music theory concepts, including chord identification, non-chord tones, secondary dominants, and harmonic analysis of pieces like "To a Wild Rose" and Chopin's E minor prelude. They also covered effective practice strategies for complex piano pieces and explored avenues for finding a musical community. The Tutor assigned a music theory course for the Student to review, and they plan to cover arpeggios in the next session.

Student and Tutor focused on foundational piano skills, specifically rhythmic accuracy and note reading. They reviewed the importance of equal beat division, the difference between ties and slurs, and introduced a linear method for reading notes on the staff. The Student will apply these concepts to re-learn a piece of music for the next session.

The Student and Tutor reviewed piano technique, scales, and two pieces. They practiced C minor scales and arpeggios, refined rhythmic and dynamic elements in "Mrs. Magic," and completed a Mozart piece. The session concluded with the introduction of a new Mendelson piece for future practice.

Student and Tutor focused on refining the Student's performance of a Beethoven piano piece. They addressed advanced concepts such as dynamic control, voicing, and rhythmic interpretation, particularly the use of triplets. They also discussed technical issues with the Student's piano and reviewed A-flat major scale fingerings. The next session was scheduled for the following week.