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Student and Tutor worked on Piano Piece #5, focusing on new right-hand movements, fingerings, and hand position shifts. They practiced specific techniques for transitions, including wrist pivoting and coordinated note releases. The Student was assigned to identify notes for the second part of Piece #5 and practice Piece #5 (right hand) and Opus 802, Number 3.

The Student and Tutor engaged in a piano lesson, reviewing Opus 802, number 2, where they practiced identifying musical patterns, improved chord-playing technique, and reinforced note reading skills by identifying specific intervals. For follow-up, the Student was assigned to practice Opus 802, number 3 independently and complete a note-naming exercise for Opus 599, number 5, submitting a photo of their work.

The Student and Tutor practiced various piano pieces, including Opus 802, No. 15, Opus 158, and a new piece from Opus 500, focusing on advanced fingering techniques, hand coordination, and musical interpretation. They discussed new practice strategies like breaking down sections into two-bar segments and efficient hand positioning. The next session will review Opus 299 and Opus 599, No. 22, with a plan to consolidate learned techniques for future studies.

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.