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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.

Student and Tutor worked on integrating new five-finger pattern exercises as a supplement to scale practice, clarifying legato and practice strategies. They refined fingering for chromatic scales and meticulously corrected specific sections of Etude 299, focusing on original composer fingerings for pedagogical benefits. Discussion also included preparing a Christmas song for performance, with the Tutor advising on building performance confidence and potentially addressing fingering for efficiency.

The Student and Tutor reviewed fundamental music theory concepts including rhythm counting, note durations, subdivisions with eighth notes, ties, and the structure of pickup measures. They also practiced piano, with the Student playing Opus 599, No. 1, and beginning to analyze Opus 599, No. 3. Homework assignments include completing rhythm exercises in the workbook and practicing the new piano piece.