Violin Lessons with Classical Foundation by Boston University Educator

The Student and Tutor focused on foundational violin techniques, including reviewing scales, refining bow hold, and practicing note reading from the lesson book. New concepts introduced were arpeggios with various bowing techniques (single notes, double quick notes, and slurs) and playing in 3/4 time signature. The Student was assigned to practice specific book exercises (101, 102, 103, 104, with some challenges for note-writing), continue arpeggio practice, and use an online note identification drill to improve reading speed, aiming for a new high score.

Student and Tutor engaged in a violin lesson, focusing on sight-reading and practicing new pieces, "Crystallize" by Lindsey Stirling and the "Pokemon" theme. They worked on specific techniques such as tremolo, shifting, and glissando, and extensively practiced a two-octave C major arpeggio. For homework, the Student was assigned to practice the C major arpeggio and specific sections of both "Crystallize" (up to measure 39) and "Pokemon" (up to the third line whole note C).

The Student and Tutor engaged in a piano lesson, reviewing familiar pieces and introducing new sections of "Für Elise." They also began learning a new song, "Your Way's Better," with an emphasis on note reading and finger placement. The session concluded with a game of musical Tic-Tac-Toe to practice musical notation, and the Student was assigned to practice the new sheet music.

The session involved two students working on piano pieces. The first Student practiced "We Wish You a Merry Christmas," focusing on hands-together coordination and note identification, with a homework assignment to continue practicing the first line with both hands and start the left hand. The second Student completed "Carol of the Bells" and began learning "When You Wish Upon a Star," practicing hands separately and together, and was assigned to continue working on the second line with a picture of annotated notes for reference.

The Student practiced several piano pieces, including "Itsybitsy Spider," "Can't Help Falling in Love," "Seven Years," "Golden," and "Pink Pony Club." The Tutor guided the Student on specific sections needing improvement, such as the two-note ending of "Seven Years" and page two of "Golden." For follow-up, the Student was instructed to keep their note-naming chart accessible for future exercises.

Two students engaged in piano lessons, each working on multiple pieces. Student 1 practiced "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" and "This is Halloween," focusing on hand coordination and chord transitions. Student 2 worked on "When You Wish Upon a Star" and "Carol of the Bells," with a particular focus on note identification and playing with both hands. Both students were given practice assignments for the upcoming week.