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Ryan Krause coached a piano learner from Mueller, concentrating on rhythm and fingering techniques to improve their performance. The lesson involved working on specific sections of the piece, where methods like tap practice and colored markings were used to isolate and master challenging rhythms. Ryan suggested increasing practice time and set a goal for rhythmic accuracy in the initial section of the piece by the next lesson.

Hailey Goodwin tutored a piano student from Joliet, addressing their questions on technique and music reading. They worked on a new piece in F major, focusing on finger placement, understanding flats and sharps, and mastering the waltz rhythm. Hailey will send a video recording of the piece to aid in practice.

Hailey Goodwin conducted a piano lesson, guiding a learner through pieces such as "Home on the Range," "Locomotive Rhythms," "Hungarian Dance," "Irish Woman," "Waltz," "Dreamscape," and "Halftime Show." The lesson, which took place with a learner residing in Tradition, also covered essential techniques like note reading, hand positions, and rhythm. Hailey plans to send a PDF of a new song with annotated notes for additional practice.

Hailey guided a student through four piano songs. The learner, who calls San Diego home, focused on "The Witcher," which emphasized G position and damper pedal technique. Next, "The Harp Song" involved notation and pedal changes. "Concert Time" introduced octave markings and hand positions, and "Music Box Rock" focused on eighth notes and rhythmic accuracy. Sections of each song were practiced, and these pieces were assigned for the next lesson on Thursday.

Hailey Goodwin provided piano instruction to a learner from Peoria, focusing on rhythm, hand coordination, and note accuracy. They worked on pieces including "The Entertainer," "Golden Hour," and "Piano Man." For practice during the week, "The Entertainer" and "Golden Hour" were assigned. Hailey will find sheet music for "When I Was Your Man" by Bruno Mars for their next lesson, which was rescheduled to Wednesday.

Hailey led Esther in a piano lesson, where they reviewed songs like "The Windmill" and introduced a new piece in G position. Esther practiced right and left-hand coordination, note identification, and understanding repeat signs. Hailey assigned practice for the week and mentioned a possible second lesson to be scheduled.