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The Student and Tutor focused on foundational piano theory, reviewing treble clef note identification, particularly the G line, and distinguishing between musical steps and skips. The Student practiced identifying and playing notes on the piano based on these concepts and began reading a piece, addressing a tendency to rely on finger numbers over note names. For homework, the Student will label steps, skips, and G notes within the practiced piece and prepare to combine both hands for the next session.

Student and Tutor engaged in a piano lesson, focusing on technical exercises from Opus 802 and Opus 599, as well as a ragtime piece. They practiced left-hand chord internalization, right-hand five-finger position, articulation, and rhythmic precision. The Student was assigned to continue practicing Opus 802 number 10, Opus 599 number 13, and the original ragtime piece, with an emphasis on individual hand practice and then combining them confidently for the B section.

The session focused on piano technique and repertoire. Student reviewed Czerny Etudes (Op. 365 and Op. 299) and was introduced to a new Czerny study plan focusing on specific opus numbers to develop comprehensive skills, starting with Op. 335, No. 1. They also worked on a Chopin Waltz, focusing on musicality and phrasing, with a plan to record pieces for upcoming exams by late November.

The Student and Tutor worked on various piano pieces, including Opus 802, 299, 21, and introduced a new sonatina, Opus 158. They focused on chord transitions, structured practice methods, sight-reading, dynamic control, and specific fingering techniques, with homework to consolidate learning and practice new approaches. The student was advised not to practice Opus 299 for the next three days.

Student and Tutor worked on an older Chinese piano piece, addressing technical aspects such as fingering, complex rhythms with ties, and fundamental pedaling techniques. They also explored musical phrasing and character. The student was assigned to practice pedaling with Opus 139 and to continue scale exercises.

The Student and Tutor reviewed fundamental music theory concepts including the staff, lines, spaces, note stems, clefs (treble and bass), grand staff, bar lines, measures, and repeat signs. They then applied these concepts to begin practicing the first piece of Opus 599, focusing on note identification, finger positions, and types of hand motion on the piano. The Student's homework is to complete Unit 2 of their theory book and practice the first eight measures of the piano piece.