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The Student and Tutor conducted a piano lesson, primarily reviewing "Night Music" to refine rhythm and note accuracy, and then introducing the "New World Symphony Theme" to practice simultaneous hand playing. Key music theory concepts like melody vs. harmony, slurs, and ties were discussed and applied. For follow-up, the Student was encouraged to continue practicing both "Night Music" and the "New World Symphony Theme," and to drill note names verbally.

The Student and Tutor worked on piano pieces, focusing on refining dynamics and optimizing fingering for "Theme and Variation" and "How to Train Your Dragon." They also explored chord inversions to improve transitions in "English Country Garden." Homework included practicing inversions, learning "Home on the Range," and refining right-hand fingering for "How to Train Your Dragon" in preparation for two-hand play. Additionally, the Tutor provided specific guidance on saxophone fingering for F#.

Student and Tutor continued their work on a Mozart piano piece, focusing on note recognition, effective fingering, and hand positions for specific sections. They analyzed C and G7 chords, practiced dexterity exercises for seamless transitions, and introduced concepts of inter-hand coordination and syncopation. The Student was given homework to practice these foundational elements throughout the week.

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.