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Student and Tutor discussed classical piano music, including concert experiences, musical influences, and effective practice strategies. They reviewed the student's progress on Opus 239 Primo and Opus 802 exercises, focusing on key signatures, accidentals, and specialized fingerings. The Student was assigned to revisit previous exercises in new keys, work on Opus 802, No. 8, practice hands separately, and utilize the IMSLP app for scores and metronome functions.

The Student and Tutor focused on foundational piano techniques. They covered keyboard layout, note identification, finger numbering, and practiced a series of right-hand exercises involving stepwise motion and repeated notes. The session also introduced the first musical piece, an etude by Czerny, and discussed ergonomic posture, necessary equipment, and upcoming practice routines including listening to classical music.

Student and Tutor focused on piano technique, practicing fundamental scale and arpeggio patterns in C major, with an emphasis on proper thumb and wrist mechanics. They critically reviewed and adjusted fingerings for a new Chinese piano piece, ensuring efficient and ergonomic hand positions. The session concluded with a discussion on ear training methods and the 'relative Do' solfège system.

Student and Tutor continued their piano lesson, focusing on techniques for analyzing musical patterns using steps, skips, and directional movements in Opus 802 exercises. They practiced two-hand coordination, distinguishing between opposite and parallel motion within pieces from Opus 599. The Tutor recommended daily practice, emphasizing playing through entire sections slowly, and discussed acquiring sheet music for the Disney song 'This Wish' for future lessons.

The Student and Tutor discussed piano practice strategies, focusing on improving hand cooperation, rhythmic precision, and musical interpretation. They reviewed specific exercises from Opus 802, Opus 500, and Opus 599, with the Student demonstrating progress and identifying personal challenges. Homework was assigned to consolidate existing pieces and explore a new resource, Opus 823, for continued skill development.

The Student and Tutor practiced piano pieces from Opus 802 and Opus 599, focusing on identifying and executing musical intervals like skips and steps, as well as coordinating both hands using concepts of opposite and parallel motion. The Tutor guided the Student through new measures, emphasizing conceptual understanding over rote memorization. For homework, the Student was assigned to practice specific measures from Opus 802 to build confidence and prepare for future lessons.