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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.

The Student and Tutor focused on piano technique and musical interpretation across two pieces: "365 number 47" and a Chopin Waltz. They concentrated on developing hand independence, expressive timing through varied hesitation, and refining pedaling techniques for clarity and historical authenticity. The Student was assigned to continue practicing these concepts, including exploring the B section of the "365" piece.

The Student and Tutor reviewed basic piano concepts including finger numbering and types of musical motion (parallel and contrary). The primary focus was on foundational note-reading skills, covering clefs (treble and bass), identifying middle C and G, and understanding stepwise versus skipwise movement on the staff. The Student practiced reading left-hand notes from the piece "599 number one," and was assigned to independently read and practice the right-hand notes for the same piece as homework.

Student and Tutor worked on piano exercises, focusing on technical movements like 'doorknob' and 'rotating' motions to improve finger independence and fluidity. They also discussed strategies for metronome practice, chord analysis, and effective learning techniques from an external resource. The Student was assigned to continue practicing the first three exercises of Op. 802 with both hands, listen to the remaining pieces in book two, and prioritize completing book three of Op. 599.