Piano Lessons with a Western Sydney University Educator for All Levels

The Student and Tutor reviewed piano concepts including intervals, half/whole steps, tetrachords, and scale technique. They practiced rhythmic counting in 3/4 time and worked on playing a piece with triads and pedal markings. The Tutor also provided feedback on the Student's technique and offered song recommendations for future practice.

The Tutor and Student reviewed various minor scales (natural, harmonic, melodic) and discussed the theoretical differences between them. They practiced piano exercises like Hanon to improve technique and worked through specific musical pieces, focusing on rhythm and accuracy. The session also included an introduction to music theory concepts such as intervals, chords, and the distinction between major and minor keys.

The tutor and student reviewed eighth note rhythms, practicing counting and playing them in various musical examples. They also worked on playing the C major scale with correct fingering and hand technique, preparing the student for further practice.

The tutor and student worked on advanced piano techniques, focusing on harmonic and melodic minor scales, finger exercises for improved dexterity, and practicing complex musical pieces with attention to rhythm and notation. They also analyzed musical structure, including repetitions and dynamic markings, with a plan for the student to practice the learned pieces with a metronome.

The tutor guided the student through fundamental piano techniques, including note recognition, rhythmic counting with different note values and rests, and understanding clefs (treble and bass). They also introduced musical concepts such as dynamics and intervals, and practiced these through various exercises and songs, with plans to reinforce note learning.

The student and tutor worked through several piano pieces, focusing on applying pedal techniques, coordinating hand movements, and understanding musical notation like octave higher playing, dynamics (crescendo/diminuendo), and the fermata symbol. The tutor assigned practice on specific pages, emphasizing consistent counting and proper hand positioning.