December 3, 2025 (Lesson 3 of 10)

Assignments

💚The Juggler by Nancy and Randall Faber (Prep, A)

1. Using NFPER, learn measures 3-4 in the following order:

   1. NOTES: Say the letter names and direction of the notes out loud correctly.

   2. FINGERING: Say and play the finger numbers (this step was difficult today but better on the second try)

   3. POSITION: Focus on good position three times correctly. Keep eyes on the music.

   4. EXPRESSION: Focus on the slur (smooth and connected). Lift your wrist at the end of the slur.

   5. RHYTHM: Set the metronome to 52 → count four beats before you start → play with the metronome!

2. Play measures 1-4 with NFP & E as a focus (you don’t need to keep a steady beat. Just play slowly (slower than m.m. 60). Do this three times correctly.

3. Measures 5, 6, and 7 are exactly the same as measures 1, 2 and 3!

4. Measure 8: Hold the left hand C (dotted half note) while the right hand plays staccato! Remember to bounce off the keyboard

5. Practice measures 1-8 together! Keep your eyes on the music most of the time.

6. Learn measures 8-13. Notice when the RH crosses over.

💛Musical Alphabet: Forward and backward by skips / 3rds

1. Practice speaking letter names forward and backward from ANY letter name. (B, C, D, E, F & G)

💛RHYTHM: Basic Rhyhmic Training

1. Please prepare numbers 5, 6, and 7

2. If you make a mistake in the middle of the exercise, try to practice moving forward with a steady beat - keep your eyes moving forward in the music. This helps train us to recover well from mistakes in performance. However, if you make the same mistake more than twice, that’s when you can stop and isolate that area to fix it. Remember this type of practice is called “spotting.”

3. Keep the “ta” held for the full duration of the rhythm. Hold the ta until the rest and say “rest” when you arrive!

💚THEORY: Unit 5: Rhythm

1. Prepare page 47

2. Practice the rhythm exercise on page 46 with eighth notes.

💚Czerny, Op 825 No. 1: Complete Etude

1. Review with your music and round fingers / relaxed wrist, once a day!

⚫️Sleigh Bells by Christine Donkin (Prep A)

1. Pause

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1. WE WILL START THIS NEXT TIME!

🖤READING: L&M Unit 3

1. Page 1: Deep Blue Sea

   1. Pressing the media button, select “Deep Blue Sea Your Part.” Practice with this until you can play with it exactly as it sounds.

      1. It might not be correct after three tries so just do three in one day and be ok with that - try again the next day.

      2. Remember to keep going if you make a mistake.

   2. Once the above is correct, select the “Deep Blue Sea Accompaniment.”

      1. Do the same as above.

🖤Solos 1

1. Please watch the vide
   

🖤Flash Cards

1. We will play the step up/down and skip up/down game next week.

Newzik Music PDF App

1. Login info: “reema1131@gmail.com” and password “nfpering”

November 26, 2025 (Lesson 2 of 10)

Assignments

💚The Juggler by Nancy and Randall Faber (Prep, A)

1. Using NFPER, learn measures 3-4 in the following order:

   1. NOTES: Say the letter names and direction of the notes out loud correctly.

   2. FINGERING: Say and play the finger numbers and note names (this step was difficult today but better on the second try)

   3. POSITION: Focus on correct position three times correctly.

   4. EXPRESSION: Focus on the slur (smooth and connected). Lift your wrist at the end of the slur.

   5. RHYTHM: Set the metronome to 52 → count four beats before you start → play with the metronome!

2. Play measures 1-4 with NFP & E as a focus (you don’t need to keep a steady beat. Just play slowly (slower than m.m. 60)

3. Measures 5, 6, and 7 are exactly the same as measures 1, 2 and 3!

4. Measure 8: Hold the left hand C (dotted half note) while the right hand plays staccato! Remember to bounce off the keyboard

5. Practice measures 1-8 together!

💜Musical Alphabet: Forward and backward by skips / 3rds

1. You passed off A to A by skips! Yay 😀

2. Now practice speaking letter names forward and backward from ANY letter name. (B, C, D, E, F & G)

3. Play a game with this! Stepping to a beat and speaking the letter names from one end of the room to the other.

💜RHYTHM: Basic Rhyhmic Training

1. Much better today!

2. Please prepare number 5, 6, and 7

3. Keep the “ta” held for the full duration of the rhythm. Hold the ta until the rest and say “rest” when you arrive!

💜THEORY: Unit 5: Rhythm

1. Prepare pages 42-46

2. Try to connect the idea of speaking the letter names forward and backward by skips and finding notes on the staff by skips (lines and spaces)

💜Czerny, Op 825 No. 1: Complete Etude

1. This is sounding good! Play a game with keeping your fingers round - what happens when they are collapsed? 👺 Hunters!!!!

⚫️Sleigh Bells by Christine Donkin (Prep A)

1. Pause

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1. WE WILL START THIS NEXT TIME!

🖤READING: L&M Unit 3

1. Page 1: Deep Blue Sea

   1. Pressing the media button, select “Deep Blue Sea Your Part.” Practice with this until you can play with it exactly as it sounds.

      1. It might not be correct after three tries so just do three in one day and be ok with that - try again the next day.

      2. Remember to keep going if you make a mistake.

   2. Once the above is correct, select the “Deep Blue Sea Accompaniment.”

      1. Do the same as above.

🖤Solos 1

1. Please watch the vide

🖤Flash Cards

1. We will play the step up/down and skip up/down game next week.

Newzik Music PDF App

1. Login info: “reema1131@gmail.com” and password “nfpering”

November 24, 2025 (Lesson 1.0 of 10)

Assignments

💚Musical Alphabet: Forward and backward by skips / 3rds

1. You passed off A to A by skips! Yay 😀

2. Now practice speaking letter names forward and backward from ANY letter name. (B, C, D, E, F & G)

3. Play a game with this! Stepping to a beat and speaking the letter names from one end of the room to the other.

💚RHYTHM: Basic Rhyhmic Training

1. Much better today!

2. Please prepare number 5, 6, and 7

3. Keep the “ta” held for the full duration of the rhythm. Hold the ta until the rest and say “rest” when you arrive!

💚THEORY: Unit 5: Rhythm

1. Prepare pages 42-46

2. Try to connect the idea of speaking the letter names forward and backward by skips and finding notes on the staff by skips (lines and spaces)

💚Czerny, Op 825 No. 1: Complete Etude

1. This is sounding good! Play a game with keeping your fingers round - what happens when they are collapsed? 👺 Hunters!!!!

💚The Juggler by Nancy and Randall Faber (Prep, A)

1. Follow the steps in the new practice video below. The first seven videos are to be practiced with. Videos eight through eleven have recording assignments! Get through all videos at least three times before your next lesson.

⚫️Sleigh Bells by Christine Donkin (Prep A)

1. Pause

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1. WE WILL START THIS NEXT TIME!

🖤READING: L&M Unit 3

1. Page 1: Deep Blue Sea

   1. Pressing the media button, select “Deep Blue Sea Your Part.” Practice with this until you can play with it exactly as it sounds.

      1. It might not be correct after three tries so just do three in one day and be ok with that - try again the next day.

      2. Remember to keep going if you make a mistake.

   2. Once the above is correct, select the “Deep Blue Sea Accompaniment.”

      1. Do the same as above.

🖤Solos 1

1. Please watch the vide

🖤Flash Cards

1. We will play the step up/down and skip up/down game next week.

Newzik Music PDF App

1. Login info: “reema1131@gmail.com” and password “nfpering”

November 19, 2025 (Lesson 0.5 of 10)

Assignments

💚Musical Alphabet: Forward and backward by skips / 3rds

1. You passed off A to A by skips! Yay 😀

2. Now practice speaking letter names forward and backward from ANY letter name. (B, C, D, E, F & G)

💚RHYTHM: Basic Rhyhmic Training

1. Much better today!

2. Please prepare number 5, 6, and 7

3. Keep the “ta” held for the full duration of the rhythm.

💚THEORY: Unit 5: Rhythm

1. Prepare pages 42-46

2. Try to connect the idea of speaking the letter names forward and backward by skips and finding notes on the staff by skips (lines and spaces)

💚Czerny, Op 825 No. 1: Complete Etude

1. This is sounding good! Play a game with keeping your fingers round - what happens when they are collapsed? 👺 Hunters!!!!

💚The Juggler by Nancy and Randall Faber (Prep, A)

1. Follow the steps in the new practice video below. The first seven videos are to be practiced with. Videos eight through eleven have recording assignments! Get through all videos at least three times before your next lesson.

⚫️Sleigh Bells by Christine Donkin (Prep A)

1. Pause

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1. WE WILL START THIS NEXT TIME!

🖤READING: L&M Unit 3

1. Page 1: Deep Blue Sea

   1. Pressing the media button, select “Deep Blue Sea Your Part.” Practice with this until you can play with it exactly as it sounds.

      1. It might not be correct after three tries so just do three in one day and be ok with that - try again the next day.

      2. Remember to keep going if you make a mistake.

   2. Once the above is correct, select the “Deep Blue Sea Accompaniment.”

      1. Do the same as above.

🖤Solos 1

1. Please watch the vide

🖤Flash Cards

1. We will play the step up/down and skip up/down game next week.

Newzik Music PDF App

1. Login info: “reema1131@gmail.com” and password “nfpering”

November 12, 2025 (Lesson 9.5 of 10)

Assignments

❤️Musical Alphabet: Forward and backward by skips / 3rds

1. See the new video below for this step.

❤️RHYTHM: Basic Rhyhmic Training: No. 4

1. We’re still having trouble holding the “ta” for the full value of the note. See the markings in the music. See the video below.

2. This is printed and placed in your white binder.

💚THEORY: Unit 5: Rhythm

1. Prepare pages 38-41

💚Czerny, Op 825 No. 1: Complete Etude

1. Review, one time a day, with a focus on ROUND fingers.

💚The Juggler by Nancy and Randall Faber (Prep, A)

1. Follow the steps in the new practice video below. The first seven videos are to be practiced with. Videos eight through eleven have recording assignments! Get through all videos at least three times before your next lesson.

⚫️Sleigh Bells by Christine Donkin (Prep A)

1. Pause

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1. WE WILL START THIS NEXT TIME!

🖤READING: L&M Unit 3

1. Page 1: Deep Blue Sea

   1. Pressing the media button, select “Deep Blue Sea Your Part.” Practice with this until you can play with it exactly as it sounds.

      1. It might not be correct after three tries so just do three in one day and be ok with that - try again the next day.

      2. Remember to keep going if you make a mistake.

   2. Once the above is correct, select the “Deep Blue Sea Accompaniment.”

      1. Do the same as above.

🖤Solos 1

1. Please watch the vide

🖤Flash Cards

1. We will play the step up/down and skip up/down game next week.

Newzik Music PDF App

1. Login info: “reema1131@gmail.com” and password “nfpering”

October 20, 2025 (Lesson 8.5 of 10)

Assignments

❤️THEORY: Unit 4: The Grand Staff

1. Review the “star” sticker items on pages 32 and 33

2. Prepare pages 34 and 35.

3. The unit is printed and placed in the white binder.

💛RHYTHM: Basic Rhyhmic Training: No. 4

1. See the “Rhythm No. 4” video below and follow the instructions!

2. This is printed and placed in your white binder.

💛Czerny, Op 825 No. 1: Complete Etude

1. See your practice video below.

2. Complete all five steps three times before your next lesson.

💚The Juggler by Nancy and Randall Faber (Prep, A)

1. Watch the video below to study about the symbols in this piece!

💚Musical Alphabet: Forward and backward by skips / 3rds

1. See the new video below for this step.

⚫️Sleigh Bells by Christine Donkin (Prep A)

1. Pause

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1. WE WILL START THIS NEXT TIME!

🖤READING: L&M Unit 3

1. Page 1: Deep Blue Sea

   1. Pressing the media button, select “Deep Blue Sea Your Part.” Practice with this until you can play with it exactly as it sounds.

      1. It might not be correct after three tries so just do three in one day and be ok with that - try again the next day.

      2. Remember to keep going if you make a mistake.

   2. Once the above is correct, select the “Deep Blue Sea Accompaniment.”

      1. Do the same as above.

🖤Solos 1

1. Please watch the vide

🖤Flash Cards

1. We will play the step up/down and skip up/down game next week.

Newzik Music PDF App

1. Login info: “reema1131@gmail.com” and password “nfpering”

October 15, 2025 (Lesson 7.5 of 10)

Assignments

💚The Juggler by Nancy and Randall Faber (Prep, A)

1. Watch the video below to study about the symbols in this piece!

2. https://youtu.be/lg6iMTWIfJQ?si=tLJuPTEfip7rLN8E

💛Czerny, Op 825 No. 1: Complete Etude

1. See your practice video below. Complete all five steps three times before your next lesson.

💚Musical Alphabet: Forward and backward by skips / 3rds

1. See the new video below for this step.

❤️THEORY: Unit 4: The Grand Staff

1. Complete the entire unit. Try to make connections between Czerny and this unit!

2. The unit is printed and placed in the white binder.

💛RHYTHM: Basic Rhyhmic Training: No. 4

1. See the video below:

2. https://youtube.com/shorts/gLj2y_NU5yg?si=dWeFNMyagSPyjVWN

3. This is printed and placed in your white binder.

⚫️Sleigh Bells by Christine Donkin (Prep A)

1. Pause

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1. WE WILL START THIS NEXT TIME!

🖤READING: L&M Unit 3

1. Page 1: Deep Blue Sea

   1. Pressing the media button, select “Deep Blue Sea Your Part.” Practice with this until you can play with it exactly as it sounds.

      1. It might not be correct after three tries so just do three in one day and be ok with that - try again the next day.

      2. Remember to keep going if you make a mistake.

   2. Once the above is correct, select the “Deep Blue Sea Accompaniment.”

      1. Do the same as above.

🖤Solos 1

1. Please watch the vide

🖤Flash Cards

1. We will play the step up/down and skip up/down game next week.

Newzik Music PDF App

1. Login info: “reema1131@gmail.com” and password “nfpering”

October 8, 2025 (Lesson 6.5 of 10)

General Practice Notes:

1. When you speak the names of the notes, keep back straight, sitting on the bench, and keep the music on the music stand without pointing.

2. Keep eyes on the music as much as possible when practicing. We need to get used to playing while our eyes are on the music.

3. When reading notes, try not to count up lines and spaces using an acronym - rather, use landmarks like 2nd line = G. 1st ledger line above the treble clef = A., etc. Then identify other notes in relation to these landmarks.

Assignments

💚Czerny, Op 825 No. 1: Complete Etude

1. See your practice video below. Complete all five steps three times before your next lesson.

💛Musical Alphabet: Forward and backward by skips / 3rds

1. See the new video below for this step.

💛THEORY: Unit 4: The Grand Staff

1. Complete the entire unit. Try to make connections between Czerny and this unit!

2. The unit is printed and placed in the white binder.

💛RHYTHM: Basic Rhyhmic Training: Nos. 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7

1. Remember to review the information about rests on page 8

2. This is printed and placed in your white binder.

⚫️Sleigh Bells by Christine Donkin (Prep A)

1. Pause

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1. WE WILL START THIS NEXT TIME!

🖤READING: L&M Unit 3

1. Page 1: Deep Blue Sea

   1. Pressing the media button, select “Deep Blue Sea Your Part.” Practice with this until you can play with it exactly as it sounds.

      1. It might not be correct after three tries so just do three in one day and be ok with that - try again the next day.

      2. Remember to keep going if you make a mistake.

   2. Once the above is correct, select the “Deep Blue Sea Accompaniment.”

      1. Do the same as above.

🖤Solos 1

1. Please watch the vide

🖤Flash Cards

1. We will play the step up/down and skip up/down game next week.

Newzik Music PDF App

1. Login info: “reema1131@gmail.com” and password “nfpering”

September 24, 2025 (Lesson 5.5 of 10)

General Practice Notes:

1. When you speak the names of the notes, keep back straight, sitting on the bench, and keep the music on the music stand without pointing.

2. Keep eyes on the music as much as possible when practicing. We need to get used to playing while our eyes are on the music.

3. When reading notes, try not to count up lines and spaces using an acronym - rather, use landmarks like 2nd line = G. 1st ledger line above the treble clef = A., etc. Then identify other notes in relation to these landmarks.

Assignments

💚Czerny, Op 825 No. 1: Complete Etude

1. See your practice video below. Complete all five steps three times before your next lesson.

🟩Musical Alphabet: Forward and backward by skips / 3rds

1. See the Czerny video for this step.

🟩THEORY: Unit 4: The Grand Staff

1. Complete the entire unit. Try to make connections between Czerny and this unit!

2. The unit is printed and placed in the white binder.

🟩RHYTHM: Basic Rhyhmic Training: Nos. 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7

1. Remember to review the information about rests on page 8

2. This is printed and placed in your white binder.

⚫️Sleigh Bells by Christine Donkin (Prep A)

1. Pause

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1. WE WILL START THIS NEXT TIME!

🖤READING: L&M Unit 3

1. Page 1: Deep Blue Sea

   1. Pressing the media button, select “Deep Blue Sea Your Part.” Practice with this until you can play with it exactly as it sounds.

      1. It might not be correct after three tries so just do three in one day and be ok with that - try again the next day.

      2. Remember to keep going if you make a mistake.

   2. Once the above is correct, select the “Deep Blue Sea Accompaniment.”

      1. Do the same as above.

🖤Solos 1

1. Please watch the vide

🖤Flash Cards

1. We will play the step up/down and skip up/down game next week.

Newzik Music PDF App

1. Login info: “reema1131@gmail.com” and password “nfpering”

September 24, 2025 (Lesson 4.5 of 10)

Lesson Assignments

General Practice Notes:

1. When you speak the names of the notes, keep back straight, sitting on the bench, and keep the music on the music stand without pointing.

2. Keep eyes on the music as much as possible when practicing. We need to get used to playing while our eyes are on the music.

3. When reading notes, try not to count up lines and spaces using an acronym - rather, use landmarks like 2nd line = G. 1st ledger line above the treble clef = A., etc. Then identify other notes in relation to the landmarks.

💚Czerny, Op 825 No. 1: Complete Exercise

🟩Musical Alphabet: Forward and backward by skips / 3rds

1. See video about practicing this.

🟩THEORY: Unit 4: The Grand Staff

1. Complete the entire unit. Try to make connections between Czerny and this unit!

2. The unit is printed and placed in the white binder.

🟩RHYTHM: Basic Rhyhmic Training: Nos. 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7

1. Remember to review the information about rests on page 8

⚫️Sleigh Bells by Christine Donkin (Prep A)

1. Pause

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1. WE WILL START THIS NEXT TIME!

🖤READING: L&M Unit 3

1. Page 1: Deep Blue Sea

   1. Pressing the media button, select “Deep Blue Sea Your Part.” Practice with this until you can play with it exactly as it sounds.

      1. It might not be correct after three tries so just do three in one day and be ok with that - try again the next day.

      2. Remember to keep going if you make a mistake.

   2. Once the above is correct, select the “Deep Blue Sea Accompaniment.”

      1. Do the same as above.

🖤Solos 1

1. Please watch the vide

🖤Flash Cards

1. We will play the step up/down and skip up/down game next week.

Newzik Music PDF App

1. Login info: “reema1131@gmail.com” and password “nfpering”

September 17, 2025 (Lesson 3.5 of 10)

Lesson Assignments

❤️ = Priority!

💜 = We didn’t get to it at the last lesson.

💛 = On the right track but needs more focus.

💚 = On the right track - good work!

🖤 = Don’t practice this - on hold.

Lesson Assignments

💚Czerny, Op 825 No. 1

1. Use the video below to do your practice. At least three times in one week. You can also use this DIRECT LINK to the video and use it on a phone, iPad, or laptop.

2. The video is meant to be used with your new black three-ring binder.

🟩MUSICIANSHIP: Musical Alphabet Say & Play

1. PLAY AND SAY the letter names of the musical alphabet, forwrads and backward, starting from any letter name (note).

   1. Use finger 3 the entire time.

   2. Use both hands (one at a time)

🟩THEORY: Unit 3: Bass Staff: 29

1. Finish page 29

2. Only use pencil

🟩RHYTHM: Basic Rhyhmic Training: No. 1, 2 and 3

1. Review the information about rests on page 8

2. Please prepare numbers 4 and 5 on pages 8 and 9

   1. Clap four beats before you begin

   2. Continue clapping while you tah the rhythm of the notes.

   3. Remember to hold the sound of the “ta” for the full value of the note / rhythm.

⚫️Sleigh Bells by Christine Donkin (Prep A)

1. Pause

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1. WE WILL START THIS NEXT TIME!

🖤READING: L&M Unit 3

1. Page 1: Deep Blue Sea

   1. Pressing the media button, select “Deep Blue Sea Your Part.” Practice with this until you can play with it exactly as it sounds.

      1. It might not be correct after three tries so just do three in one day and be ok with that - try again the next day.

      2. Remember to keep going if you make a mistake.

   2. Once the above is correct, select the “Deep Blue Sea Accompaniment.”

      1. Do the same as above.

🖤Solos 1

1. Please watch the vide

🖤Flash Cards

1. We will play the step up/down and skip up/down game next week.

Newzik Music PDF App

1. Login info: “reema1131@gmail.com” and password “nfpering”

September 10, 2025 (Lesson 2.5 of 10)

Lesson Assignments

❤️ = Priority!

💜 = We didn’t get to it at the last lesson.

💛 = On the right track but needs more focus.

💚 = On the right track - good work!

🖤 = Don’t practice this - on hold.

Lesson Assignments

💛Sleigh Bells by Christine Donkin (Prep A)

1. Dustin will send video for this.

💛MUSICIANSHIP: Musical Alphabet

1. Practice saying the letters of the musical alphabet, forward and backward, starting from any letter name.

2. Practice playing AND saying the letter names of the musical alphabet, forwrad and backward, starting from any letter name (note).

3. Practice writing the notes of the musical alphabet, forward and backward, starting from:

   1. E in the treble clef

   2. G in the bass clef

💛THEORY: Unit 1: Steps & Skips: 12-13

1. Please read and review the information about steps, skips and repeats on pages 12 and 13

💛THEORY: Unit 2: Treble Staff: 18-21

1. Please complete pages 18-21 to help us remember notes on the treble staff

2. Only use pencil

💛THEORY: Unit 3: Bass Staff: 26-29

1. Please complete pages 26-29 to help us remember notes on the bass staff

2. Only use pencil

💛RHYTHM: Basic Rhyhmic Training: No. 1, 2 and 3

1. Please prepare numbers 1-3 on page 7

   1. Clap four beats before you begin

   2. Continue clapping while you tah the rhythm of the notes.

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1. WE WILL START THIS NEXT TIME!

🖤READING: L&M Unit 3

1. Page 1: Deep Blue Sea

   1. Pressing the media button, select “Deep Blue Sea Your Part.” Practice with this until you can play with it exactly as it sounds.

      1. It might not be correct after three tries so just do three in one day and be ok with that - try again the next day.

      2. Remember to keep going if you make a mistake.

   2. Once the above is correct, select the “Deep Blue Sea Accompaniment.”

      1. Do the same as above.

🖤Solos 1

1. Please watch the vide

🖤Flash Cards

1. We will play the step up/down and skip up/down game next week.

Newzik Music PDF App

1. Login info: “reema1131@gmail.com” and password “nfpering”

July 14, 2025 (Lesson 1.5 of 10) Reema call

Lesson Assignments

❤️ = Priority!

💜 = We didn’t get to it at the last lesson.

💛 = On the right track but needs more focus.

💚 = On the right track - good work!

🖤 = Don’t practice this - on hold.

Lesson Assignments

Newzik Music PDF App

1. Login info: “reema1131@gmail.com” and password “nfpering”

Lesson Progress:

1. June 19, 2025: 💚

2. June 21, 2025:

April 27, 2025: Final Recital

💚Newzik Video Instruction

1. In the Newzik app, please take 10 minutes to watch the instructions so you can get oriented with how to use Newzik.

💚Practice Jouranal

1. Please record your practice in your practice journal at least five times per week

2. Record the practice item and time spent

1💚READING_L&M_Unit_03 in Newzik

1. Page 1: Deep Blue Sea

   1. Pressing the media button, select “Deep Blue Sea Your Part.” Practice with this until you can play with it exactly as it sounds.

      1. It might not be correct after three tries so just do three in one day and be ok with that - try again the next day.

      2. Remember to keep going if you make a mistake.

   2. Once the above is correct, select the “Deep Blue Sea Accompaniment.”

      1. Do the same as above.

2💜Sleigh Bells by Christine Donkin (Prep A)

1. Great work! Keep practicing to get rid of any pauses.

3💛MUSICIANSHIP_Solfege_02 in Newzik

1. No. 3 on page 2 of the PDF

   1. Turn on metronome to 53.

   2. Remember that the landmark in the bass clef is line four which is F below middle C.

   3. Play and say the notes with the metronome at least three times each day.

   4. If make a mistake, let it go and keep going so you can stay with the beat.

4💚Theory_00_05_Rhythm in Newzik

1. Finish completing pages 4-7 of the PDF

5💛RHYTHM_001_007 in Newzik

1. No. 4 on page 5 of the PDF.

   1. Press the media button and select the audio example “No. 4”. Practice with this.

   2. Make sure your voice sustains for the entire note value.

6🖤SIGHTREADING_00_06-25_C_F_G

1. WE WILL START THIS NEXT TIME!

🖤Solos 1

1. Please watch the vide

🖤Flash Cards

1. We will play the step up/down and skip up/down game next week.

June 30, 2025 (Lesson 1 of 10)

Lesson Assignments

❤️ = Priority!

💜 = We didn’t get to it at the last lesson.

💛 = On the right track but needs more focus.

💚 = On the right track - good work!

🖤 = Don’t practice this - on hold.

Lesson Assignments

Newzik Music PDF App

1. Login info: “reema1131@gmail.com” and password “nfpering”

Lesson Progress:

1. June 19, 2025: 💚

2. June 21, 2025:

April 27, 2025: Final Recital

💚Newzik Video Instruction

1. In the Newzik app, please take 10 minutes to watch the instructions so you can get oriented with how to use Newzik.

💚Practice Jouranal

1. Please record your practice in your practice journal at least five times per week

2. Record the practice item and time spent

1💚READING_L&M_Unit_03 in Newzik

1. Page 1: Deep Blue Sea

   1. Pressing the media button, select “Deep Blue Sea Your Part.” Practice with this until you can play with it exactly as it sounds.

      1. It might not be correct after three tries so just do three in one day and be ok with that - try again the next day.

      2. Remember to keep going if you make a mistake.

   2. Once the above is correct, select the “Deep Blue Sea Accompaniment.”

      1. Do the same as above.

2💜Sleigh Bells by Christine Donkin (Prep A)

1. Great work! Keep practicing to get rid of any pauses.

3💛MUSICIANSHIP_Solfege_02 in Newzik

1. No. 3 on page 2 of the PDF

   1. Turn on metronome to 53.

   2. Remember that the landmark in the bass clef is line four which is F below middle C.

   3. Play and say the notes with the metronome at least three times each day.

   4. If make a mistake, let it go and keep going so you can stay with the beat.

4💚Theory_00_05_Rhythm in Newzik

1. Finish completing pages 4-7 of the PDF

5💛RHYTHM_001_007 in Newzik

1. No. 4 on page 5 of the PDF.

   1. Press the media button and select the audio example “No. 4”. Practice with this.

   2. Make sure your voice sustains for the entire note value.

6🖤SIGHTREADING_00_06-25_C_F_G

1. WE WILL START THIS NEXT TIME!

🖤Solos 1

1. Please watch the vide

🖤Flash Cards

1. We will play the step up/down and skip up/down game next week.

June 26, 2025 (Lesson 10 of 10)

Lesson Assignments

❤️ = Priority!

💜 = We didn’t get to it at the last lesson.

💛 = On the right track but needs more focus.

💚 = On the right track - good work!

🖤 = Don’t practice this - on hold.

Lesson Assignments

Newzik Music PDF App

1. Login info: “reema1131@gmail.com” and password “nfpering”

Lesson Progress:

Please have Aria read the blog out loud before each assignment. So, before she practices Celebrate Piano, please read the entire assignment out loud, and every day. I’d like her to start developing accountability for the assignments in the blog.

1. June 19, 2025: 💚

2. June 21, 2025:

April 27, 2025: Final Recital

💚PRACTICE JOURNAL

1. Please record your practice in your practice journal at least five times per week

2. Record the practice item and time spent

1💛Celebrate Piano: Lesson & Musicianship 1A

1. 🎥Please focus attention on page 31 Deep Blue Sea.

2. Keep bubble as best as you can. Continue to keep eyes on music and always looking forward.

3. Try to connect the dots between assignments (solfege bass clef!)

2💜Sleigh Bells by Christine Donkin (Prep A)

1. 🎥Follow the new practice video with four steps (5 times per week).

3💚Reading Exercises for Solfege:

1. Aria passed No 2 on the 3rd try (three chances to pass correctly at the lesson).

2. No. 3 on page 10

   1. Turn on metronome to 53.

   2. Remember that the landmark in the bass clef is line four which is F below middle C.

   3. Play and say the notes with the metronome at least three times each day.

   4. If make a mistake, let it go and keep going so you can stay with the beat.

4💚Celebrate Theory: Prep

1. Unit 5: Prepare pages 38 to 44 (🎥see video)

2. We will go back and finish the other units soon.

5💛Basic Rhythmic Training

1. No. 4 on page 8 (🎥see video)

   1. Turn on the metronome to 72.

   2. Count four beats before you begin .

   3. Clap the beat (with the metronome), and “ta'“ the rhythm.

   4. If you make a mistake, keep going in order to stick with the metronome.

   5. Notice where the mistake was and fix it in your mind first, before you try again,

   6. Three chances to pass off at the lesson with a steady beat.

🖤Solos 1

1. Please watch the vide

🖤Flash Cards

1. We will play the step up/down and skip up/down game next week.

June 19, 2025 (Lesson 9 of 10)

Lesson Assignments

❤️ = Priority!

💜 = We didn’t get to it at the last lesson.

💛 = On the right track but needs more focus.

💚 = On the right track - good work!

🖤 = Don’t practice this - on hold.

Lesson Assignments

Lesson Progress:

Please have Aria read the blog out loud before each assignment. So, before she practices Celebrate Piano, please read the entire assignment out loud, and every day. I’d like her to start developing accountability for the assignments in the blog.

1. June 19, 2025: 💚

2. June 21, 2025:

April 27, 2025: Final Recital

❤️❤️PRACTICE JOURNAL

1. Please record your practice in your practice journal at least five times per week

2. Record the practice item and time spent

1💚Celebrate Piano: Lesson & Musicianship 1A

1. 🎥Prepare pages 30 and 31. See the practice video as well.

2💚Sleigh Bells by Christine Donkin (Prep A)

1. 🎥Follow the new practice video with four steps (5 times per week).

3💚Reading Exercises for Solfege:

1. No. 2 on page 10 (“No.” = Number)

   1. Turn on metronome to 60.

   2. Count four beats, then SAY only (don’t play) each letter name out loud.

   3. Look at the music and keep a steady beat with the metronome.

   4. Play and say the notes (no metronome - don’t worry about a steady beat) once a day after you do the above items.

2. No. 3 on page 10

   1. No metronome at first. Practice saying the letter names.

   2. Remember that the landmark in the bass clef is line four which is F below middle C.

   3. As you get better, add the metronome until you get to m.m. 60 per note!

   4. Play and say the notes (no metronome - don’t worry about a steady beat) once a day after you do the above items.

4💚Basic Rhythmic Training

1. No. 3 on page 7

   1. Turn on the metronome to 72.

   2. Count four beats before you begin .

   3. Clap the beat (with the metronome), and “ta'“ the rhythm.

   4. If you make a mistake, keep going in order to stick with the metronome.

   5. Notice where the mistake was and fix it in your mind first, before you try again,

   6. Three chances to pass off at the lesson with a steady beat.

🖤Celebrate Theory: Prep

1. Pick up with Dustin after we get started with Solfege.

2. We left off around treble and bass clefs.

🖤Solos 1

1. Please watch the vide

🖤Flash Cards

1. We will play the step up/down and skip up/down game next week.

June 5, 2025 (Lesson 8 of 10)

Lesson Assignments

❤️ = Priority!

💜 = We didn’t get to it at the last lesson.

💛 = On the right track but needs more focus.

💚 = On the right track - good work!

🖤 = Don’t practice this - on hold.

Lesson Assignments

Lesson Progress 💚

April 27, 2025: Final Recital

❤️PRACTICE JOURNAL

1. Please record your practice in your practice journal at least five times per week

2. Record the practice item and time spent

1💚Celebrate Piano: Lesson & Musicianship 1A (all for Final Recital)

1. Practice page 27! Do the circled items and see the practice video. 🎥

2. Finish “Drawing Notes” on page 28.

3. 🎥 Please watch the video for page 29.

4. Follow the practice instructions in the music.

2💚Sleigh Bells by Christine Donkin (Prep A)

1. 🎥Follow the new practice video! We are doing the entire piece now!

2. Please relax your right shoulder

3. Keep feet off the music stand. An acoustic piano does not have this so we can’t get used to resting feet here.

3💛Reading Exercises for Solfege: No. 2 on page 10

1. Say and play at the same time.

2. Eventually the goal is to have a steady beat.

3. Remember to use your bubble

4. Fasten your piano seatbelt!

5. ❤️Please go slowly, even if you become very familiar with the exercise.

4💛Basic Rhythmic Training

1. This is almost there… please see the pencil markings in the music.

2. Prepare number 2 on page 7.

🖤Celebrate Theory: Prep

1. Pick up with Dustin after we get started with Solfege.

2. We left off around treble and bass clefs.

🖤Solos 1

1. Please watch the vide

🖤Flash Cards

1. We will play the step up/down and skip up/down game next week.

May 22, 2025 (Lesson 7 of 10)

Lesson Assignments

❤️ = Priority!

💜 = We didn’t get to it at the last lesson.

💛 = On the right track but needs more focus.

💚 = On the right track - good work!

🖤 = Don’t practice this - on hold.

Lesson Assignments

Lesson Progress 💚

April 27, 2025: Final Recital

💛PRACTICE JOURNAL

1. Please record your practice in your practice journal at least five times per week

2. Record the practice item and time spent

1💜Celebrate Piano: Lesson & Musicianship 1A (all for Final Recital)

1. Prepare page 26!

2. Follow the practice instructions in the music.

2💚Sleigh Bells by Christine Donkin (Prep A)

1. 🎥Follow the new practice videos (3)

3💚Reading Exercises for Solfege: No. 2 on page 10

1. Very good!

2. Now, this week we are SAYING and PLAYING at the same time.

3. Remember to use your bubble

4. Fasten your piano seatbelt!

5. Please go slowly, even if you become very familiar with the exercise.

6. 🎥See the new practice video.

4💚Basic Rhythmic Training

1. 🎥Please watch the new practice video first.

2. Prepare number 2 on page 7.

🖤Celebrate Theory: Prep

1. Pick up with Dustin after we get started with Solfege.

2. We left off around treble and bass clefs.

🖤Solos 1

1. Please watch the vide

🖤Flash Cards

1. We will play the step up/down and skip up/down game next week.

May 15, 2025 (Lesson 6 of 10)

Lesson Assignments

❤️ = Priority!

💜 = We didn’t get to it at the last lesson.

💛 = On the right track but needs more focus.

💚 = On the right track - good work!

🖤 = Don’t practice this - on hold.

Lesson Assignments

Lesson Progress 💚

April 27, 2025: Final Recital

💚PRACTICE JOURNAL

1. Please record your practice in your practice journal at least five times per week

2. Record the practice item and time spent

1💚Celebrate Piano: Lesson & Musicianship 1A (all for Final Recital)

1. Prepare page 26!

2. Follow the practice instructions in the music.

2💚Sleigh Bells by Christine Donkin (Prep A)

1. 🎥Follow the new practice videos (3) for measures 11-13

3💛Reading Exercises for Solfege

1. Study the SOL CLEF diagram on page 9.

2. Do exercise No. 2 on page 10.

3. 🎥See the new practice video.

4💛Basic Rhythmic Training

1. Please watch the new practice video first.

2. Read pages 4, 5, and 6, following the instructions.

3. Prepare numbers 1 on page 7.

🖤Celebrate Theory: Prep

1. Pick up with Dustin after we get started with Solfege.

2. We left off around treble and bass clefs.

🖤Solos 1

1. Please watch the vide

🖤Flash Cards

1. We will play the step up/down and skip up/down game next week.

May 8, 2025 (Lesson 5 of 10)

Lesson Assignments

❤️ = Priority!

💜 = We didn’t get to it at the last lesson.

💛 = On the right track but needs more focus.

💚 = On the right track - good work!

🖤 = Don’t practice this - on hold.

Lesson Assignments

Lesson Progress 💚

April 27, 2025: Final Recital

💚PRACTICE JOURNAL

1. Please record your practice in your practice journal at least five times per week

2. Record the practice item and time spent

1💚Celebrate Piano: Lesson & Musicianship 1A (all for Final Recital)

1. Pick up with Dustin on page 24 next lesson (no homework)

2💚Sleigh Bells by Christine Donkin (Prep A)

1. 🎥Follow the new practice video for measures 9-10.

3💚Reading Exercises for Solfege

1. Study the SOL CLEF diagram on page 9.

2. Do exercise No. 1 on page 10.

3. 🎥See the new practice video.

4💚Basic Rhythmic Training

1. Please watch the practice video first.

2. Read pages 4, 5, and 6, following the instructions.

3. Prepare numbers 1, 2, and 3 on page 7.

🖤Celebrate Theory: Prep

1. Pick up with Dustin after we get started with Solfege.

2. We left off around treble and bass clefs.

🖤Solos 1

1. Please watch the vide

🖤Flash Cards

1. We will play the step up/down and skip up/down game next week.