Learn with a UNISA graduate who teaches guitar using a fresh theory approach and creative techniques.

Student and Tutor initiated preparation for Grade 5 music theory, starting with a comprehensive overview of Grade 1 ABRSM theory concepts, including note values, scales, intervals, and dynamics. They also practiced piano scales and worked on a piece, "Pacuglia." The Student will complete Grade 1 theory exercises as homework, and new pieces were discussed for future practice.

The Student and Tutor engaged in a comprehensive guitar lesson, reviewing and practicing several pieces including Malaguena, the Spanish Ballad, Silent Night, Canario, and Takata. They focused on refining various techniques such as left-hand position notes, vibrato, dotted rhythms, slurs (hammer-ons and pull-offs), and grace notes, with an emphasis on sound quality, legato playing, and dynamics. The Student was assigned to continue practicing these pieces and techniques for the next session.

The Student and Tutor practiced various piano techniques, including G minor and E minor scales and arpeggios, along with specific pieces like 'One Out West', 'Cloudy Day', and 'Sparkling Splashes'. The session focused on improving left-hand consistency, dynamics, tempo control, and rhythmic interpretation. For homework, the Student needs to record all practiced pieces in one take, preparing for the Grade 3 music book.

The Student and Tutor focused on practicing two piano pieces, "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" and "Perfect," working on note identification, hand coordination, and musical flow. The Student practiced separate hand parts before attempting to play hands together. They discussed adjusting to weekly half-hour lessons to foster better accountability and consistent practice, with the next session scheduled for Saturday.

The Student and Tutor practiced piano pieces, including a review of "My Best Friend" and detailed work on "Tambourine Tune." A new piece, "Once a Man was so Mad," was introduced, focusing on the new note G. The Student was assigned to continue practicing "Tambourine Tune" and "Once a Man was so Mad," emphasizing note counts, for the upcoming session.

The Student and Tutor practiced several piano pieces, including "Jig in A major," "Summer Solstice," "The Great Barrier Reef," and two jazz pieces, "New Orleans" and "Kansas City, 1928." They also reviewed scales and discussed techniques for improving sight-reading by playing new music regularly. The Student received new pieces for homework to continue practicing for the next session.