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The Tutor and Student reviewed piano technique, focusing on hand and finger positioning for efficiency. They then delved into music theory, covering chord progressions, key signatures, and the principles of voice leading to improve smooth transitions between chords. The student was assigned practice with new inversions and applying voice leading rules.

The student received an introductory piano lesson covering essential techniques like posture and hand positioning, as well as fundamental music theory concepts including note names, intervals, and chord construction. They practiced identifying notes and basic chord progressions using the Nashville Number System, with plans to learn songs based on their musical preferences in future lessons.

The Tutor and Student reviewed chord inversions and progressions in music, focusing on their application in playing a song. They practiced specific chord sequences and their inversions to achieve smoother transitions. The next step involves practicing these progressions to prepare for combining hands.

The student and tutor explored advanced piano techniques, including pedal coordination for smooth chord transitions, chord voicings through doubling, and the theoretical basis of chord extensions like sevenths, ninths, and thirteenths. They practiced applying these concepts by analyzing how melody dictates accompaniment choices, particularly in the song "Lean on Me."

The student and tutor reviewed piano pieces like "Spring" and "Queen's Royal Entrance," focusing on identifying key signatures and chords. The student practiced playing various major chords and their application within musical pieces. For future practice, the student will continue working on "Spring," "Queen's Royal Entrance," scales, and chord exercises, particularly for "Let It Be."

The Tutor and Student worked on applying piano chord inversions and voicings to popular songs like "Let It Be" and "Imagine." They practiced chord transitions, explored "over chords," and discussed optimal playing ranges for solo piano accompaniment, with the student encouraged to focus on melody-driven voicings.