Violin Lessons with Classical Foundation by Boston University Educator

The Student and Tutor spent significant time tuning the violin's E, A, D, and G strings, addressing technical issues with the pegs and a broken string. They then practiced "Ode to Joy" and the D Major Scale in Threes from the textbook. Homework included practicing these pieces and starting a new song, with future plans to learn vibrato exercises and use simplified sheet music for a challenging piece.

Student and Tutor focused on piano practice, including playing pieces like "Your Way's Better" and "Pink Pony Club." They reviewed G and C major scales and introduced the D major scale, practicing it hands together. The session also involved starting a new Christmas song, "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," and a timed note-naming exercise. For homework, the student needs to print a new song and prepare to sing while playing for the next session.

Student and Tutor spent the session setting up the Student's Piano Marvel account and getting familiar with the platform. They covered foundational note reading, rhythmic values, staff notation, and began practicing the C major scale with both hands. The Student also started learning the song "Piano Man" and was introduced to basic chords and proper pedal technique. Homework included completing 10 exercises in Piano Marvel's method section, practicing scales, learning parts of "Piano Man," completing a note-reading flashcard challenge, and working on a C major cadence.

Two students had separate piano lessons. The first Student practiced C, G, D, F, and F sharp major scales (two octaves, hands together), learned the C major arpeggio, refined "Prelude in C," and started "We Wish You a Merry Christmas," which was assigned for homework. The second Student played "Carol of the Bells," reviewed C, G, and F sharp major scales (two octaves, both hands), and completed a timed challenge on a section of "When You Wish Upon a Star," improving their speed.

The Student and Tutor practiced several piano pieces, including 'Your Ways Better,' 'Itsybitsy Spider,' and 'Fur Elise.' They discussed sheet music challenges, introduced the concept of first and second endings in musical notation, and decided on new Christmas songs for future learning. The session concluded with a game of tic-tac-toe on the whiteboard.

Student and Tutor practiced piano pieces, beginning with a warm-up on an older repertoire piece. They then focused on "We Three Kings," refining rhythm, practicing singing while playing, and learning a new ending section. The Student was advised to clarify performance details regarding the piano's role during specific spoken and rap sections with their choir teacher.