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Student and Tutor worked on various piano exercises from Opus 599, 802, and 239, focusing on improving coordination, finger independence, and musicality. They practiced site reading, identifying musical patterns like parallel and contrary motion, and recognizing notes in both treble and bass clefs. Homework assigned included continuing practice on Opus 599, number 6 and 9, finishing Opus 802, number 2, and beginning Opus 802, number 3, along with an introduction to a Beethoven piece for future study.

The session focused on foundational piano technique, starting with pronunciation and a discussion of ragtime music. The Student practiced five-finger exercises for hand independence and evenness, learning specific wrist and finger techniques. They also began analyzing Czerny Opus 599, Number 1, reviewing musical form, movement types (steps and skips), and rhythmic patterns, with a homework assignment to combine these elements for the piece's initial measures.

The Student and Tutor extensively reviewed piano technique, focusing on efficient wrist and finger motion, correct thumb-under technique in scales, and the pedagogical value of Czerny's exercises. They discussed advanced repertoire and the limitations of certain modern piano method books, with educational follow-up involving practicing specific Czerny studies and considering supplementary works.

The tutor and student worked through piano exercises and pieces, focusing on finger dexterity, hand technique, and musical sequences. They practiced exercises from Opus 802 and Opus 599, with a plan to revisit more complex pieces and continue developing technique in future lessons.

Student and Tutor continued their work on various piano pieces, including a Nocturne, a short piece from Opus 500, and etudes from Opus 299. They focused on refining fingering, understanding rhythmic complexities, applying dynamic contrasts, and interpreting musical structure. Homework was assigned to develop the left-hand fingering for the Opus 500 piece, explore dynamics in Opus 299 #4, and begin working on Opus 299 #5, alongside addressing specific rhythmic and voicing challenges in the Nocturne.

The Student and Tutor extensively reviewed piano technique and Czerny etudes, focusing on fingering challenges, wrist position, and hand expansion. They addressed the interpretation of historical tempo markings and practiced specific difficult passages with corrected fingerings. The Student was assigned to continue practicing identified problem areas in Czerny Opus 599 and 802, and to listen to Czerny's Opus 754 for musical context.