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Student and Tutor focused on piano technique, practicing "Leftover Popcorn," "Dance Theme and Variation," and a new piece, "English Country Garden." The session covered hand positioning, posture, lead sheets, chord theory (including seventh chords and inversions), and rhythmic interpretation. For homework, the Student was assigned to continue practicing "Leftover Popcorn" and to incorporate chords with the melody in "English Country Garden," along with refining dynamics and articulation in "Theme and Variation."

The Student and Tutor engaged in a piano lesson, reviewing the piece "Starlet Melody" and beginning "A Little Night Music." Discussions covered note identification, the importance of intervals and muscle memory, rhythmic precision, dynamic control, and detailed explanations of chord inversions. The Student practiced staccato playing and was assigned homework to practice non-slurred quarter notes in "Starlet Melody" staccato, with a reminder to focus on hand relaxation.

Student and Tutor worked on piano technique and music theory, reviewing the Student's practice on pieces like "Roman Trumpets" and "Starlet Melody." They focused on reading music at speed, distinguishing intervals (seconds and thirds), and understanding chord inversions and roots. The Student was assigned to practice "Starlet Melody" with particular attention to dynamic contrast for the next session.

The Student and Tutor practiced several piano pieces, including "Skip to my Lou," "Leftover Popcorn," and "Theme and Variation," focusing on technique, dynamics, and musicality. They also worked on ear training with "How to Train Your Dragon," identifying notes, chords, and intervals. The Tutor assigned "Skip to my Lou," "Theme and Variation," and optionally "Minuet for Mr. Bach's Children" and "How to Train Your Dragon" for practice.

Student and Tutor worked on improving piano pedal timing and legato technique in the "Roman Trumpets" piece, along with sight-reading exercises for both hands. They discussed strategies for faster note recognition and correct hand positioning. Homework included continuing practice on "Roman Trumpets," the exercises on page 48, finger shape drills, and finding a simple pop song to learn for motivational practice.

Student and Tutor continued their piano lesson, reviewing two pieces: "Theme and Variation" and "Leftover Popcorn." They discussed musical concepts such as fermata, theme and variation structure, efficient hand positioning, and note identification. The session concluded with an introductory overview of saxophone assembly and embouchure techniques, and the Tutor assigned "Theme and Variation" and "Leftover Popcorn" for practice.