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The Student and Tutor worked on piano sight-reading, reviewing bass and treble clef note identification, proper hand positioning, and fingerings for exercises. They practiced reading intervals and rhythms, with a focus on C major and an introduction to G major. The Student plans to continue practicing sight-reading exercises from a Google Drive.

The Student and Tutor reviewed previously learned guitar songs, focusing on maintaining a consistent pulse. They introduced fundamental music notation, including note names in the treble clef using mnemonic devices and differentiating between quarter and half note durations. The session also included practicing a chord progression, tuning the guitar, learning a new A minor chord, and a rhythm game, with homework assigned to memorize note names and practice the A minor chord.

The Student and Tutor worked on a piano piece, focusing on refining the introduction and a melody section. They practiced specific chord voicings, fingering techniques for both hands, dynamic control, and appropriate sustain pedal usage. The Tutor plans to send sheet music and videos for revision, and the Student will practice the corrected sections for the next session.

The Student and Tutor practiced piano exercises focusing on technique, coordination, and sight-reading. They reviewed essential music theory concepts, including note/rest values, time signatures, and bar line placement. Homework was assigned to practice specific sight-reading exercises and review theoretical concepts on tones and semitones.

Student and Tutor worked on piano repertoire, reviewing a completed piece and selecting a new one to learn. The session included an in-depth music theory lesson on applying the C minor pentatonic scale over dominant seventh chords, covering concepts like altered notes and compound intervals. The Student also received academic advice on college music course sequencing, and was assigned to practice the new tune and scale, as well as consult a theory book.

The Student and Tutor focused on piano practice and music theory. They worked on coordinating both hands for a piece called "Hang On To Your Love" and practiced reading music notation in both treble and bass clefs. They also reviewed note values and dotted notes. Homework includes practicing the piano piece with a metronome and memorizing bass clef mnemonics for note identification.