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The student and tutor reviewed piano techniques, focusing on injury prevention through proper use of gravity and arm weight, and discussed cognitive load in learning music. They also explored music theory, chord identification, and musicality through emotional expression and dynamics. The tutor introduced a new piece, 'Blue Daniel,' for the student to work on, emphasizing a gradual learning process.

The tutor and student reviewed piano playing techniques, including the difference between electronic and acoustic pianos, piano mechanics, and the cause of muddy sounds. They practiced Czerny exercises for technical development and discussed time signatures. The session also covered arpeggio and scale technique, focusing on hand and wrist relaxation and coordination, as well as interpreting a specific musical piece with attention to dynamics and rhythm.

The student and tutor worked on piano technique, focusing on scales, arpeggios, and a musical piece. They practiced note reading, fingering, and rhythm, including counting out loud to improve timing and coordination. The student will continue practicing the learned sections and focus on specific technical elements discussed in the lesson.

The student and tutor conducted a review session focusing on piano techniques, specifically A major scales and arpeggios, with an emphasis on proper wrist movement. They also worked on identifying and correcting errors in musical pieces, practicing chord progressions and fingerings. The student was advised to practice scales and arpeggios with attention to wrist motion and to smooth out the reviewed musical passages for the next session.

The Tutor and Student worked on piano music memorization techniques, focusing on the importance of accuracy, fingering, and rhythm. They practiced segmenting music into small chunks and shifting visual focus from the sheet music to the fingers to build muscle memory. Future practice will involve applying these techniques to challenging measures and exploring fingering options.

The tutor and student reviewed piano techniques including finger placement, wrist movement, and hand posture during scales and arpeggios. They practiced specific exercises to improve fluidity and precision, and discussed strategies for effective practice given the student's time constraints, agreeing to try a more direct coaching approach in future lessons.