Piano Lessons by Boston University Educator | Creative and Engaging

The Student and Tutor worked on integrating all parts of a piano piece, focusing on correcting melody and chord alignment, adding a new rhythmic section, and developing the song's intro. They practiced playing along with a slowed-down video and focused on steady left-hand rhythms. Follow-up involved planning to attend and record choir rehearsals for better coordination.

The Student and Tutor practiced D scales and arpeggios, incorporating new bowing techniques such as slurred staccato and all-slurred arpeggios. They reviewed the use of a new fingerboard sticker and discussed violin positions, along with the theoretical differences between ties and slurs in music notation. The Student also practiced exercises from their book and began working on the piece "Young and Beautiful," with the first line assigned as homework to be practiced alongside Muscore recordings.

The Student and Tutor continued piano technique work, reviewing C Major scale speed, introducing the G Major scale with its sharp, and practicing C Major cadences with both hands. They progressed through Piano Marvel, focusing on 'Piano Man' rhythm and high notes, starting new method and technique levels (Peter Peter, ear training), and discussed plans for a holiday song.

The Student and Tutor reviewed two previously learned songs and practiced the D major scale. The session then introduced a new finger exercise, Hannon Exercise One, which the Student began practicing with both hands. The Student's homework is to continue practicing Hannon Exercise One for the next week.

The Student and Tutor focused on violin technique, beginning with tuning and proper shoulder rest positioning. They practiced specific pieces, including "Carol of the Bells" and multiple exercises from the "Essential Elements" book, while also working on vibrato technique and playing scales. The need for a fingering guide for accurate note placement was identified, and the Student was encouraged to practice at a slower tempo for certain pieces.

Student and Tutor focused on piano skill development, practicing several songs including "Jesus Loves Me" and "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," and sight-reading new sheet music. They also worked on C, G, and D major scales and completed note identification drills, with a follow-up action to print the remaining song pages.