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The Student and Tutor reviewed several piano pieces, including Opus 299, 802, and 599. They discussed music theory concepts such as diminished chords and intervals, and practiced finger independence exercises, advanced fingering techniques, and controlled tempo. The Tutor assigned specific exercises from Opus 802 and 599 for the Student to focus on during the week, emphasizing slow practice and developing hand flexibility.

Student and Tutor reviewed existing piano exercises from Opus 802 and Opus 599, discussing challenges and progress. The Tutor introduced a new Czerny etude, Opus 299 Number 1, breaking down its structure and fingerings for scale practice. Student was assigned this new piece for practice, with a clean score to be provided by the Tutor.

The Student and Tutor focused on refining piano technique, practicing C major scales and arpeggios with an emphasis on smooth wrist motion and specific fingerings. They also explored a new method for playing octaves efficiently and delved into the form and structure of ragtime music using "Original Rags." Additionally, the Tutor assessed the Student's understanding of key signatures and introduced left-hand stride patterns, assigning daily practice of these techniques along with continued work on Opus 599.

Student and Tutor re-established their lesson plan for piano, beginning with foundational rudiments for identifying notes and practicing five-finger patterns in both hands. The Tutor introduced Czerny's Opus 599 as the core pedagogical material. For follow-up, the Student was assigned to practice the discussed rudiments, obtain Czerny's Opus 599, and write out the note names for the first eight measures of the first piece for verification.

Student and Tutor engaged in a detailed piano lesson, primarily focusing on the musical interpretation of Czerny's Opus 299, Etude 1, and a section of a waltz piece. They practiced dynamics, phrasing, and the use of agogic accents in the etude, and discussed nuanced pedaling and tempo considerations for the waltz. The Student was assigned to extensively practice a specific section of the waltz with different pedaling approaches for the next session.

Student and Tutor continued their work on piano technique and repertoire, focusing on pieces for an upcoming digital exam, including Opus 299 and Maple Leaf Rag. They discussed detailed left-hand and right-hand techniques for ragtime, proper pedaling, and reviewed dynamics and phrasing. For follow-up, the Student was encouraged to continue practicing Opus 299, begin Opus 299 number 6, and consider new advanced etudes and rudiment studies from Czerny (Opus 667 and Opus 365).