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Mr. Lewis and Melissa reviewed piano practice materials and began working on Czerny's Opus 500, focusing on scales, fingering, and note reading. They also started working on rhythm and note values from the Accelerated Piano Adventures book. Melissa was assigned pages 12-13 in the Accelerated Piano Adventures book and to practice exercises from Opus 500, focusing on both hands.

Mr. Lewis and Hogan discussed interpretations of Bach's Prelude in C major and Hogan's practice progress. They covered chord inversions and began exploring key signatures, including E flat major and D flat major, through exercises in Opus 802. Hogan was assigned practice on the second page of the prelude, continued work on Opus 802, and was asked to purchase the Accelerated Piano Adventures theory book.

Mr. Lewis and Jeff discussed musical interpretation and technical exercises for piano. Jeff practiced Czerny's Opus 599, focusing on inversions and fingerings, and worked on Arabesque, addressing scale passages and rhythm. Homework includes practicing the discussed sections of Opus 599 and Arabesque, with a focus on rhythmic accuracy and finger technique.

Mr. Lewis and Justin Kohne dedicated their lesson to enhancing foundational piano skills, covering sight-reading, rhythm, dynamics, and articulation through method book exercises. They also began exploring Czerny's Opus 599. Justin specifically focused on recognizing intervals, steps, and skips, and refined his hand positioning. For his practice, Mr. Lewis assigned particular measures from Opus 599, stressing the importance of listening to the playlist and the possibility of simplifying the piece by deleting notes.

Mr. Lewis conducted a piano lesson with Keli Lu, focusing on technique refinement, sight-reading, and repertoire preparation, drawing from pieces like Opus 599, Opus 139, and Burgmüller's Op. 100. They delved into analyzing chord inversions, various fingering techniques, and rhythmic patterns. For practice, Mr. Lewis assigned specific pieces and offered to email Keli his versions of the sheet music. Their next lesson was set for Sunday.

On August 15, 2025, Mr. Lewis led a piano lesson where the learner, a student at Ottawa University's Surprise campus, focused on pieces by Czerny and Gillock, along with another composition. The lesson emphasized improving sight-reading, developing thematic understanding, and refining technique, particularly wrist rotation and finger compartmentalization. Mr. Lewis also guided the individual in musical interpretation, encouraging them to discover the narrative within the music. They clarified the lesson duration and made plans to introduce a new romantic piece in the following week.