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Student and Tutor worked on piano exercises from book 802, focusing on note identification, chord transitions, and repetitive patterns. They also began reviewing 599, number 5, practicing the right-hand part and correcting fingerings and note recognition errors. The Tutor provided feedback on hand posture and assigned continued practice of 599, number 5, for both hands.

The Student and Tutor focused on piano technique, addressing specific challenges in Etudes Opus 802, Nos. 16, 17, 5, and 8, as well as evenness in runs from Opus 299. They discussed efficient practice methods, hand positioning to avoid stretching, and the importance of focused performance practice without self-commentary. The Student was assigned to exclusively practice Opus 802, Nos. 4-6, concentrating on specific technical elements and breaking down sections.

The Student and Tutor reviewed two existing piano pieces, focusing on hand form and specific note corrections, as well as introducing concepts of parallel and opposite motion. They then began a new method book, learning about the bass clef and identifying initial hand positions and a new five-finger pattern. The Student was assigned to finish piece two, practice the first two measures of the new piece, and complete some notation exercises.

The Student and Tutor focused on piano technique and musical interpretation, working through several exercises. They practiced D-flat major transpositions, refined a technique for compressed hand positions, and introduced a new waltz piece from the 599 series. The Tutor also guided the Student on analyzing hand shapes for a piece in the 500 series and recommended recording their playing as a performance practice method, with a plan to revisit a specific piece in two weeks.

The Student and Tutor engaged in a detailed piano lesson, practicing several pieces including exercises from "802," "Opus 599," and the C-section of "Original Rags." They focused on sight-reading, specific fingering techniques, hand positions, rhythm, articulation, and practice strategies for complex musical passages. Follow-up assignments included continued practice on the discussed pieces, aiming for ease in the left hand and memorization of harmonic roots without sheet music.

The Student and Tutor reviewed several piano pieces, including Opus 802, Opus 599, and a Sonatina movement, focusing on technical aspects like hand positions, fingering accuracy, tempo control, and dynamic interpretation. They practiced specific motions for the left hand and wrist, addressed fingering challenges from different music editions, and discussed incorporating musical indications for expression. The Tutor assigned slow, methodical practice with recording, and advised focusing on current assignments before exploring new material.