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Doug and Alexandra reviewed piano pieces from her lesson books, focusing on sight-reading, technique, and musical expression. Alexandra practiced scales, chord progressions, and pieces like "Ice Skaters," "Viva La France," and "Dragon Hunt," while Doug provided corrections and tips on dynamics and articulation. Alexandra was assigned to continue practicing pieces from both books, paying special attention to the third page of "Fur Elise" and preparing "Pagoda in the Purple Mist" for the next session.

During a recent piano lesson, Doug and Michael delved into various musical concepts, including time signatures, note values, intervals, and dynamics. Michael honed his skills by practicing simple piano pieces, aiming to improve his timing and sight-reading. For homework, Doug assigned pages 40-62 from the adult piano book, with a specific focus on octave signs, C chords, and the theory exercises on page 61.

Doug Sutton and Steve F's recent lesson delved into ear training techniques, particularly interval recognition, to help Steve develop relative pitch. Their discussion also covered fundamental music theory concepts such as scales and the circle of fifths. Doug provided Steve with practical guidance on utilizing GarageBand, emphasizing the importance of recording to a click track or establishing a drum track early to maintain a consistent tempo. For his continued development in these musical areas, Steve was assigned to practice interval recognition and identify popular tunes associated with various intervals.

During a recent music lesson, Doug and a student delved into music theory, covering topics such as the circle of fifths, major scales and their fingerings, and ear training through intervals. The learner, who resides in Miami, was tasked with practicing major scales (C, G, D, A, E) using correct fingerings, completing a major/minor chord exercise, and exploring ear training software. Doug also offered to provide the student with videos on tonality and classical music.

Doug Sutton and Tavishi Nori's recent piano lesson centered on a comprehensive review of music theory, encompassing key signatures, scales, and chords. These concepts were then directly applied to practical sight-reading and rhythm exercises. Tavishi diligently practiced various scales, chord progressions, and selections from her Piano Adventures book. For her continued practice, Doug assigned 'Court Dance' and its 'Rock Variation,' alongside independent exploration of 'Looking Glass River'.

Doug Sutton guided a learner from Arlanza through piano exercises, focusing on chord progressions, inversions, and rhythm variations. They explored transposing progressions to different keys and delved into music theory concepts such as primary chords, cadences, and chord extensions. The student was assigned homework to create an original chord progression, and Doug recommended the "Adult Piano Adventures" book for further music reading practice.