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Nikk Palumbo guided jbkelly474 through a music theory lesson, focusing on scales, modes, and sheet music reading. During their time together, jbkelly474 practiced identifying notes, chords, and rhythms in a simple musical piece. Nikk assigned them to practice the first eight measures of the provided sheet music and continue daily scale exercises.

Nikk Palumbo recently guided Dayton Le through a challenging wedding piece, concentrating on specific measures that presented difficulties in rhythm and notation. During the lesson, Nikk provided effective practice techniques, such as slowing down and looping problematic sections. To help with performance anxiety, they stressed the importance of knowing the melody well and maintaining control over the musical performance. Their next lesson is set for the 19th.

Nikk guided Kaycee through a comprehensive music lesson on modes, illustrating their connection to major scales. The emphasis was on grasping patterns and intervals rather than simple memorization. They applied this understanding by exploring modes in different keys like D, C, B, and F, utilizing Roman numerals for chord analysis. Nikk highlighted how this foundational knowledge of modes is vital for enhancing improvisation skills, predicting chords, and learning songs more efficiently. For practice, Kaycee was assigned to write out scales and modes using both note names and numerical representations.

Nikk Palumbo provided a music theory lesson, covering concepts such as chords within scales, Roman numeral notation, seventh chords, relative keys, and chord inversions. The student, a resident of the Provinces, engaged in an analysis of the jazz standard "Misty" and discussed the broader importance of musical analysis. As homework for their next lesson, they were tasked with analyzing the key and chords of "Misty".

Nikk Palumbo led a piano lesson for Allicen Hansen, concentrating on finger exercises for both hands, chord construction, and foundational music theory. Allicen actively practiced scales and chord progressions, and also learned the definitions of musical terms such as octave, chord, arpeggio, and harmony. For her practice during the week, Nikk assigned finger crossovers and a review of the new vocabulary.

Nikk Palumbo provided a music theory lesson to Kaycee Israel, delving into scales, chords, modes (Ionian, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeolian, and Locrian), and the circle of fifths. Kaycee actively practiced playing scales and chord progressions. For her continued development, Nikk assigned her to keep practicing modes and chord construction. They made plans to work on transposing songs and further explore chord relationships during their upcoming lesson.