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The student worked on piano pieces "Tarantula" and "Someone You Loved," focusing on tempo, dynamics, fingering accuracy, and legato pedaling. The tutor pointed out recurring melodic patterns in "Someone You Loved" to aid memorization and understanding. The student was assigned a Mozart piece to begin learning for the next lesson.

The session covered music theory concepts including scales, key signatures, relative major and minor keys, modulation, and note values. The student practiced scales with a focus on right-hand technique and worked on identifying notes and rhythms. The tutor introduced 16th notes and rests and assigned the student to review the note pyramid.

The Student practiced scales, focusing on fingering and sharps/flats, and reviewed several piano pieces, working on pedaling and bringing out the melody. Rhythmic concepts like eighth notes were covered. The student was assigned to practice the pieces covered in the session, from "Alpine Melody" onwards, and to continue working on the Jim Nepetti piece.

The Tutor guided the student through various piano exercises and Christmas songs, focusing on note reading, finger placement, and coordination between the left and right hands. The student practiced playing several songs and received guidance on tempo and accuracy. The session concluded with plans to continue learning new pieces next week.

The Student practiced several Christmas carols on the piano, focusing on rhythm, hand coordination, and accurate note reading. The Tutor provided guidance on counting and fingering techniques. The Student was assigned to practice the songs to improve speed and accuracy before the next lesson.

The student practiced piano scales and several songs, including Christmas tunes and exercises like "Inchworm". The session focused on improving fingering, rhythm, and singing while playing. The student will continue practicing the "Inchworm" song for the next lesson.