Piano Lessons Focused on Technique, Musicality, and Creative Expression

Melva Tanoto guided R.Ashwini Anu through a piano lesson, focusing on fundamental techniques such as finger exercises, legato and staccato, note values, and musical dynamics. R.Ashwini diligently practiced several pieces, applying the concepts learned and working to improve her note recognition. For homework, she is assigned to practice the four songs covered during the lesson: "Crispy Chips," "In the Pool," "Catch That Frog," and "My Pony."

Melva and Becci dedicated their time to enhancing Becci's piano playing, with a particular focus on sight-reading, musical phrasing, and note recognition. Becci actively practiced shaping musical phrases and undertook listening exercises to sharpen her auditory memory. For her upcoming practice, Melva tasked Becci with mastering the first four pages of their current song, concentrating on fluency and shaping, and also to try reading the notes of a marching tune. Looking ahead, they scheduled to commence learning 'The Blue Danube' by Strauss during their next lesson.

Melva and Ram's piano lesson focused on practical skills like finger exercises, rhythm practice with a new piece, and note reading. They also explored music theory concepts, specifically time signatures and note values. For his practice, Ram was tasked with mastering two lines of the first song and the initial line of 'Down by the Sally Garden,' concentrating on separate hand practice before combining them.

Melva guided Nyamka through a comprehensive music lesson, covering ear training, finger exercises, and note identification on both treble and bass clefs. Their work also included applying dynamics to 'Swan Lake,' exploring staccato and legato techniques, and reviewing time signatures. For practice, Nyamka was assigned 'This Old Man,' 'Crispy Chips,' and 'Catch That Frog,' with 'My Pony' slated for their next lesson.

Melva and Becci's piano lesson covered musical rests, quaver notes, time signatures, and key signatures, with a specific focus on F sharp in E minor. Becci engaged in rhythm exercises and began learning a song by Kabalevsky, practicing both the right and left-hand parts separately and then together. For practice, Melva assigned the first four pages of the song and will send sheet music with colored notes to help Becci differentiate between the notes.

Melva Tanoto led a piano lesson, delving into finger exercises, legato, dynamics (forte, piano, etc.), rhythm, and musical notation. The student, a resident of High Point, worked on pieces like "Old Uncle Bill," "Swan Lake," "At the Park," and "Opening Day." For homework, they are to practice "At the Park" and "Opening Day," and continue refining "Swan Lake."