2017-2018 Lesson 13: Michael Isaacson

Notes & Makeups

1. Marche was not prepared and Dustin could have been contacted earlier for help. 
2. Wrist is constantly LOW and it needs to be in a raised position. This is a fundamental technique that should already be learned. Please focus on this a lot this week!

Books on Loan:

1. Four Star Level 1
2. Etudes Level 1

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*REPERTOIRE   

1. *Marche by CPE Bach

   1. RH: mm. 7-9 spot with correct rhythm and wrist up. 
   2. LH: Learn from beginning to measure 9
   3. RH: learn ms. 10-17

2. Relay Race by Jon George (L. 1 Etude)

   1. Learn the wrist / staccato markings and accents.

3. A Swinging Leprechaun by Mike Schoenmehl (L. 1 Etude)

   1. Listen to your audio recording above. Practice with it to check that you have the correct rhythm.   

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Reading

1. Blue Note App

   1. Bass Clef: LETTERS Level 2
      1. Beat your personal best score of 24 seconds: Our goal is under 20
   2. *Bass Clef: SOLFEGE Level 1
      1. Beat your personal best time of 30 seconds: Our goal is under 20
   3. Treble Clef: LETTERS Level 3
      1. Beat your personal best time of 29 seconds: Our goal is under 20
   4. Treble Clef: SOLFEGE Level 3
      1. Beat your personal best time of 55 seconds: Our goal is under 20

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MUSICIANSHIP 

1. Four Star: Sight Reading and Ear Tests Level 1

   1. SET 2: FINISH DAYS 3, 4 AND 5

2. RHYTHM BOOK (no assignment)

   1. NO ASSIGNMENT
   2. Left off at Nos. 31-35

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THEORY

1. Order of Sharps and Flats

   1. F, C, G, D, A, E, B - SHARPS
   2. B, E, A, D, G, C, F - FLATS

2. Prep Level: Unit 7

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REVIEW - one time a week with your music.

1. Detectives by Christine Donkin (L. 1 Etude)

2. ***Allegro in B-flat (L.1)

3. Celebration by Anne Crosby Gaudet (L.1 Etudes)

4. ***"Oranges and Lemons" by Boris Berlin (10/4)

5. "Sneaky Sam" by Melody Bober  

6. "Haunted Mouse" (where is your music?)

7. "New Shoes" (10/25/17)

TECHNIQUE (no assignment)

1. HANDOUT "TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: PREP. B"

LISTENING (no assignment) 

READING (no assignment)

1. SIGHT READING

   1. NO ASSIGNMENT
   2. Left off on page 25. Do one a day.

2. CZERNY

   1. NO ASSIGNMENT
   2. PREPARE NO. 1
   3. Fix measures 5 to the end.

2017-2018 Lesson 12: Michael Isaacson

Notes & Makeups

1. Marche was not prepared and Dustin could have been contacted earlier for help. 
2. Wrist is constantly LOW and it needs to be in a raised position. This is a fundamental technique that should already be learned. Please focus on this a lot this week!

Books on Loan:

1. Four Star Level 1
2. Etudes Level 1

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*REPERTOIRE   

1. *Marche by CPE Bach

   1. RH: Learn mm. 1-9 with correct notes and rhythm. 
      1. WRISTS UP PLEASE
      2. your assignment was not completed - remember to call me and let me know that you're having trouble instead of waiting until I show up at the lesson.
      3. Do a small chunk 3-5 times CORRECTLY 
   2. LH: learn mm. 1-9 with correct notes and rhythm

2. Relay Race by Jon George (L. 1 Etude)

   1. Learn the wrist / staccato markings and accents.

3. A Swinging Leprechaun by Mike Schoenmehl (L. 1 Etude)

   1. YOU MUST FIX YOUR RHYTHM OR WE CANNOT MOVE FORWARD WITH THIS PIECE.  

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*Reading

1. *Blue Note App

   1. Bass Clef: LETTERS Level 1
      1. Beat your personal best score of 26 seconds: Our goal is under 20
   2. Bass Clef: SOLFEGE Level 1
      1. Beat your personal best time of 32 seconds: Our goal is under 20
   3. Treble Clef: LETTERS Level 1
      1. Beat your personal best time of 26 seconds: Our goal is under 20
   4. Treble Clef: SOLFEGE Level 1
      1. Beat your personal best time of 32 seconds: Our goal is under 20

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MUSICIANSHIP 

1. Four Star: Sight Reading and Ear Tests Level 1

   1. SET 2: FINISH DAYS 3, 4 AND 5

2. RHYTHM BOOK (no assignment)

   1. NO ASSIGNMENT
   2. Left off at Nos. 31-35

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THEORY

1. Order of Sharps and Flats

   1. F, C, G, D, A, E, B - SHARPS
   2. B, E, A, D, G, C, F - FLATS

2. Prep Level: Unit 7

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REVIEW - one time a week with your music.

1. Detectives by Christine Donkin (L. 1 Etude)

2. ***Allegro in B-flat (L.1)

3. Celebration by Anne Crosby Gaudet (L.1 Etudes)

4. ***"Oranges and Lemons" by Boris Berlin (10/4)

5. "Sneaky Sam" by Melody Bober  

6. "Haunted Mouse" (where is your music?)

7. "New Shoes" (10/25/17)

TECHNIQUE (no assignment)

1. HANDOUT "TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: PREP. B"

LISTENING (no assignment) 

READING (no assignment)

1. SIGHT READING

   1. NO ASSIGNMENT
   2. Left off on page 25. Do one a day.

2. CZERNY

   1. NO ASSIGNMENT
   2. PREPARE NO. 1
   3. Fix measures 5 to the end.

2017-2018 Lesson 11: Michael Isaacson

Notes & Makeups

Books on Loan:

1. Four Star Level 1
2. Etudes Level 1

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REPERTOIRE   

1. Marche by CPE Bach

   1. LEARN RH ALONE, MEASURES 1-7

2. *Relay Race by Jon George (L. 1 Etude)

   1. Learn measures 3-4 and 7-8 hands together. Remember to do the correct articulation and ties.  

3. *A Swinging Leprechaun by Mike Schoenmehl (L. 1 Etude)

   1. Fix the "do" in measure 2, 4, and the "fa" in measure 7.  

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Reading

1. Blue Note App

   1. Bass Clef: LETTERS Level 1
      1. Beat your personal best score of 26 seconds: Our goal is under 20
   2. Bass Clef: SOLFEGE Level 1
      1. Beat your personal best time of 32 seconds: Our goal is under 20
   3. Treble Clef: LETTERS Level 1
      1. Beat your personal best time of 26 seconds: Our goal is under 20
   4. Treble Clef: SOLFEGE Level 1
      1. Beat your personal best time of 32 seconds: Our goal is under 20

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MUSICIANSHIP 

1. Four Star: Sight Reading and Ear Tests Level 1

   1. SET 2: FINISH DAYS 3, 4 AND 5

2. RHYTHM BOOK (no assignment)

   1. NO ASSIGNMENT
   2. Left off at Nos. 31-35

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THEORY

1. Order of Sharps and Flats

   1. F, C, G, D, A, E, B - SHARPS
   2. B, E, A, D, G, C, F - FLATS

2. Prep Level: Unit 7

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REVIEW - one time a week with your music.

1. Detectives by Christine Donkin (L. 1 Etude)

2. ***Allegro in B-flat (L.1)

3. Celebration by Anne Crosby Gaudet (L.1 Etudes)

4. ***"Oranges and Lemons" by Boris Berlin (10/4)

5. "Sneaky Sam" by Melody Bober  

6. "Haunted Mouse" (where is your music?)

7. "New Shoes" (10/25/17)

TECHNIQUE (no assignment)

1. HANDOUT "TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: PREP. B"

LISTENING (no assignment) 

READING (no assignment)

1. SIGHT READING

   1. NO ASSIGNMENT
   2. Left off on page 25. Do one a day.

2. CZERNY

   1. NO ASSIGNMENT
   2. PREPARE NO. 1
   3. Fix measures 5 to the end.

2017-2018 Lesson 10: Michael Isaacson

Notes & Makeups

1. Dahlia asked to reschedule Michael's lesson due to him being gone. Both kids will move to the makeup week.

Books on Loan:

1. Four Star Level 1
2. Etudes Level 1

REPERTOIRE   

1. Marche by CPE Bach

   1. Dustin will print and bring next lesson (Essential Keyboard Repertoire Vol. 1)

2. Relay Race by Jon George (L. 1 Etude)

   1. Learn measures 3-4 and 7-8 hands together. Remember to do the correct articulation and ties.  

3. A Swinging Leprechaun by Mike Schoenmehl (L. 1 Etude)

   1. Fix the "do" in measure 2, 4, and the "fa" in measure 7.  

REVIEW - one time a week with your music.

1. Detectives by Christine Donkin (L. 1 Etude)

2. ***Allegro in B-flat (L.1)

3. Celebration by Anne Crosby Gaudet (L.1 Etudes)

4. ***"Oranges and Lemons" by Boris Berlin (10/4)

5. "Sneaky Sam" by Melody Bober  

6. "Haunted Mouse" (where is your music?)

7. "New Shoes" (10/25/17)

**MUSICIANSHIP 

1. Four Star: Sight Reading and Ear Tests Level 1

   1. PREPARE: All of "Set 2"

2. RHYTHM BOOK (no assignment)

   1. NO ASSIGNMENT
   2. Left off at Nos. 31-35

THEORY (no assignment)

1. Prep Level: Unit 7

TECHNIQUE (no assignment)

1. HANDOUT "TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: PREP. B"

LISTENING (no assignment) 

READING (no assignment)

1. SIGHT READING

   1. NO ASSIGNMENT
   2. Left off on page 25. Do one a day.

2. CZERNY

   1. NO ASSIGNMENT
   2. PREPARE NO. 1
   3. Fix measures 5 to the end.

2017-2018 Lesson 9: Michael Isaacson

MUSICIANSHIP WASN'T FINISHED. PLEASE DO THIS FOR YOUR NEXT LESSON.

Notes & Makeups

1. Dahlia asked to reschedule Michael's lesson due to him being gone. Both kids will move to the makeup week.

Books on Loan:

1. Four Star Level 1
2. Etudes Level 1

REPERTOIRE

1. Detectives by Christine Donkin (L. 1 Etude)

   1. Keep a steady beat throughout the entire piece!
   2. Careful dynamics for measures 1-4
   3. Perform at Performance Class on Sunday.   

2. Relay Race by Jon George (L. 1 Etude)

   1. Learn measures 3-4 and 7-8 hands alone. Careful of the RH phrasing (slurs)
   2. Play all the rest with the techniques we learned at your lesson! 
   3. WRISTS UP PLEASE. 

3. A Swinging Leprechaun by Mike Schoenmehl (L. 1 Etude)

   1. RELEARN THE NOTES IN LH MEASURE 2
   2. SLOW THIS DOWN!
   3. Relearn the swing:
      1. long, short, long, short, long, short, long, short, long, etc.
   4. Learn hands together 

REVIEW - one time a week with your music.

1. ***Allegro in B-flat (L.1)

2. Celebration by Anne Crosby Gaudet (L.1 Etudes)

3. ***"Oranges and Lemons" by Boris Berlin (10/4)

4. "Sneaky Sam" by Melody Bober  

5. "Haunted Mouse" (where is your music?)

6. "New Shoes" (10/25/17)

**MUSICIANSHIP 

1. Four Star: Sight Reading and Ear Tests Level 1

   1. PREPARE: All of "Set 2"

2. RHYTHM BOOK (no assignment)

   1. NO ASSIGNMENT
   2. Left off at Nos. 31-35

THEORY (no assignment)

1. Prep Level: Unit 7

TECHNIQUE (no assignment)

1. HANDOUT "TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: PREP. B"

LISTENING (no assignment) 

READING (no assignment)

1. SIGHT READING

   1. NO ASSIGNMENT
   2. Left off on page 25. Do one a day.

2. CZERNY

   1. NO ASSIGNMENT
   2. PREPARE NO. 1
   3. Fix measures 5 to the end.

2017-2018 Lesson 8: Michael Isaacson

Notes & Makeups

1. Dahlia asked to reschedule Michael's lesson due to him being gone. Both kids will move to the makeup week.

Books on Loan:

1. Four Star Level 1
2. Etudes Level 1

REPERTOIRE

1. Detectives by Christine Donkin (L. 1 Etude)

   1. Practice ALL of the expression markings at m.m. 96   

2. Relay Race by Jon George (L. 1 Etude)

   1. Learn everything except for measures 3-4 and 7-8

3. A Swinging Leprechaun by Mike Schoenmehl (L. 1 Etude)

   1. Relearn the swing:
      1. long, short, long, short, long, short, long, short, long, etc.
   2. Learn hands together 

REVIEW - one time a week with your music.

1. Allegro in B-flat (L.1)

2. Celebration by Anne Crosby Gaudet (L.1 Etudes)

3. ***"Oranges and Lemons" by Boris Berlin (10/4)

4. "Sneaky Sam" by Melody Bober  

5. "Haunted Mouse" (where is your music?)

6. "New Shoes" (10/25/17)

*MUSICIANSHIP 

1. Four Star: Sight Reading and Ear Tests Level 1

   1. PREPARE: All of "Set 2"

2. RHYTHM BOOK (no assignment)

   1. NO ASSIGNMENT
   2. Left off at Nos. 31-35

THEORY (no assignment)

1. Prep Level: Unit 7

TECHNIQUE (no assignment)

1. HANDOUT "TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: PREP. B"

LISTENING (no assignment) 

READING (no assignment)

1. SIGHT READING

   1. NO ASSIGNMENT
   2. Left off on page 25. Do one a day.

2. CZERNY

   1. NO ASSIGNMENT
   2. PREPARE NO. 1
   3. Fix measures 5 to the end.

2017-2018 Lesson 7: Michael Isaacson

Notes & Makeups

1. Dahlia asked to reschedule Michael's lesson due to him being gone. Both kids will move to the makeup week.

Books on Loan:

1. Four Star Level 1
2. Etudes Level 1

REPERTOIRE

1. Detectives by Christine Donkin (L. 1 Etude)

   1. LH fingering in measure 4
   2. LH wrist up and elbow down - Weeping Willow!
   3. Do ALL of the dynamics!   

2. Relay Race by Jon George (L. 1 Etude)

3. A Swinging Leprechaun by Mike Schoenmehl (L. 1 Etude)

   1. Start leaning hands alone
   2. don't try to swing the 8ths yet. 
   3. Learn the notes carefully with the correct fingering. 

REVIEW - one time a week with your music.

1. Allegro in B-flat (L.1)

2. Celebration by Anne Crosby Gaudet (L.1 Etudes)

3. ***"Oranges and Lemons" by Boris Berlin (10/4)

4. "Sneaky Sam" by Melody Bober  

5. "Haunted Mouse" (where is your music?)

6. "New Shoes" (10/25/17)

MUSICIANSHIP 

1. Four Star: Sight Reading and Ear Tests Level 1

   1. PREPARE: All of "Set 2"

2. RHYTHM BOOK (no assignment)

   1. NO ASSIGNMENT
   2. Left off at Nos. 31-35

THEORY (no assignment)

1. Prep Level: Unit 7

TECHNIQUE (no assignment)

1. HANDOUT "TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: PREP. B"

LISTENING (no assignment) 

READING (no assignment)

1. SIGHT READING

   1. NO ASSIGNMENT
   2. Left off on page 25. Do one a day.

2. CZERNY

   1. NO ASSIGNMENT
   2. PREPARE NO. 1
   3. Fix measures 5 to the end.

2017-2018 Lesson 6: Michael lsaacson

Michael, you must read your practice blog at every practice session. You only did this once this week. Please don't waste your time by forgetting to do this. Thank you! :) 

Books on Loan:

1. Four Star Level 1
2. Etudes Level 1

REPERTOIRE

1. Detectives by Christine Donkin (L. 1 Etude)

   1. RH measures 13 - End. 5 times in-a-row perfect: notes and fingering.
   2. Hands Together: measures 13 - End - DO THIS SLOWLY so you get all the right fingering and articulations.  

2. Relay Race by Jon George (L. 1 Etude)

3. A Swinging Leprechaun by Mike Schoenmehl (L. 1 Etude)

***REVIEW - one time a week with your music.

1. Allegro in B-flat (L.1)

2. Celebration by Anne Crosby Gaudet (L.1 Etudes)

3. "Oranges and Lemons" by Boris Berlin (10/4)

4. "Sneaky Sam" by Melody Bober  

5. "Haunted Mouse" (where is your music?)

6. ****"New Shoes"

MUSICIANSHIP 

1. ***Four Star: Sight Reading and Ear Tests Level 1

   1. REDO Set 1: Prepare on "Day" for each practice session. 
   2. The goal is to get the sight reading portion correct on the first try. 
      1. Make sure to take more time before you start to get the notes and rhythm in your mind.

2. RHYTHM BOOK (no assignment)

   1. NO ASSIGNMENT
   2. Left off at Nos. 31-35

THEORY (no assignment)

1. Prep Level: Unit 7

TECHNIQUE (no assignment)

1. HANDOUT "TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: PREP. B"

LISTENING (no assignment) 

READING (no assignment)

1. SIGHT READING

   1. NO ASSIGNMENT
   2. Left off on page 25. Do one a day.

2. CZERNY

   1. NO ASSIGNMENT
   2. PREPARE NO. 1
   3. Fix measures 5 to the end.

2017-2018 Lesson 5: Michael Isaacson

Don’t forget to do your review pieces! 

 

Books on Loan:

1. Four Star Level 1
2. Etudes Level 1

REPERTOIRE

1. Detectives by Christine Donkin (L. 1 Etude)

   1. LH NEEDS TO HAVE WRIST UP AMD FINGERS CLOSE TO THE KEYBOARD.
   2. RH FIX FINGERING IN MEASURE 7 and 11
   3. RH FIX NOTES IN MEASURE 15
   4. HANDS TOGETHER TO THE END. How did we do it at the lesson???? Notes first. VERY SLOWLY with no regard for LITTEN!!!!!!!! Once the notes are secure, bring him back from the dead. :) 

2. Relay Race by Jon George (L. 1 Etude)

3. A Swinging Leprechaun by Mike Schoenmehl (L. 1 Etude)

***REVIEW - one time a week with your music.

1. Allegro in B-flat (L.1)

2. Celebration by Anne Crosby Gaudet (L.1 Etudes)

3. "Oranges and Lemons" by Boris Berlin (10/4)

4. "Sneaky Sam" by Melody Bober  

5. "Haunted Mouse" (where is your music?)

6. ***"New Shoes"

MUSICIANSHIP 

1. Four Star: Sight Reading and Ear Tests Level 1

   1. Set 1: Prepare on "Day" for each practice session. 
   2. The goal is to get the sight reading portion correct on the first try. 
      1. Make sure to take more time before you start to get the notes and rhythm in your mind.

2. RHYTHM BOOK (no assignment)

   1. NO ASSIGNMENT
   2. Left off at Nos. 31-35

THEORY (no assignment)

1. Prep Level: Unit 7

TECHNIQUE (no assignment)

1. HANDOUT "TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: PREP. B"

LISTENING (no assignment) 

READING (no assignment)

1. SIGHT READING

   1. NO ASSIGNMENT
   2. Left off on page 25. Do one a day.

2. CZERNY

   1. NO ASSIGNMENT
   2. PREPARE NO. 1
   3. Fix measures 5 to the end.

2017-2018 Lesson 4: Michael Isaacson

Sitting position: place the storage container below our feet when you practice and double check you're sitting position! 

 

Books on Loan:

1. Four Star Level 1
2. Etudes Level 1

**REPERTOIRE

1. **Detectives by Christine Donkin (L. 1 Etude)

   1. Fix ALL your left hand fingering by setting a small goal (2-4 measures) and doing it with the correct fingering, 5 times in-a-row!
   2. Fix RH fingering in mm. 7-8
   3. Fix RH finering in m. 11
   4. Fix RH fingering and articulation in m. 15

2. Relay Race by Jon George (L. 1 Etude)

3. A Swinging Leprechaun by Mike Schoenmehl (L. 1 Etude)

**REVIEW - one time a week with your music.

1. Allegro in B-flat (L.1)

2. Celebration by Anne Crosby Gaudet (L.1 Etudes)

3. "Oranges and Lemons" by Boris Berlin (10/4)

4. "Sneaky Sam" by Melody Bober  

5. "Haunted Mouse" (where is your music?)

6. "New Shoes"

MUSICIANSHIP 

1. Four Star: Sight Reading and Ear Tests Level 1

   1. Review Set 2: Prepare on "Day" for each practice session. 
   2. The goal is to get the sight reading portion correct on the first try. 
      1. Make sure to take more time before you start to get the notes and rhythm in your mind.

2. RHYTHM BOOK (no assignment)

   1. NO ASSIGNMENT
   2. Left off at Nos. 31-35

THEORY (no assignment)

1. Prep Level: Unit 7

TECHNIQUE (no assignment)

1. HANDOUT "TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: PREP. B"

LISTENING (no assignment) 

READING (no assignment)

1. SIGHT READING

   1. NO ASSIGNMENT
   2. Left off on page 25. Do one a day.

2. CZERNY

   1. NO ASSIGNMENT
   2. PREPARE NO. 1
   3. Fix measures 5 to the end.

2017-2018 Lesson 3: Michael Isaacson

Books on Loan:

1. Four Star Level 1
2. Etudes Level 1

*REPERTOIRE

1. *Detectives by Christine Donkin (L. 1 Etude)

   1. Hands alone - with no stops and the correct articulation (staccato) fingering and rhythm!

2. Relay Race by Jon George (L. 1 Etude)

3. A Swinging Leprechaun by Mike Schoenmehl (L. 1 Etude)

4. *REVIEW - one time a week with your music.

   1. Allegro in B-flat (L.1)

   2. Celebration by Anne Crosby Gaudet (L.1 Etudes)

   3. "Oranges and Lemons" by Boris Berlin

   4. "Sneaky Sam" by Melody Bober  

   5. "Haunted Mouse" (where is your music?)

   6. "New Shoes"

**MUSICIANSHIP 

1. **Four Star: Sight Reading and Ear Tests Level 1

   1. Review Set 1: Prepare on "Day" for each practice session. 
   2. The goal is to get the sight reading portion correct on the first try. 
      1. Notes
      2. Rhythm
      3. Expression

2. RHYTHM BOOK (no assignment)

   1. NO ASSIGNMENT
   2. Left off at Nos. 31-35

THEORY (no assignment)

1. Prep Level: Unit 7

TECHNIQUE (no assignment)

1. HANDOUT "TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: PREP. B"

LISTENING (no assignment) 

READING (no assignment)

1. SIGHT READING

   1. NO ASSIGNMENT
   2. Left off on page 25. Do one a day.

2. CZERNY

   1. NO ASSIGNMENT
   2. PREPARE NO. 1
   3. Fix measures 5 to the end.

2017-2018 Lesson 2: Michael Isaacson

Books on Loan:

1. Four Star Level 1
2. Etudes Level 1

*REPERTOIRE

1. *Detectives by Christine Donkin (L. 1 Etude)

   1. Change your RH position by keeping it further inside the black key forest!
   2. Fix the LH fingering. 
   3. What are the flats in the key signature? B-flat & E-flat
   4. Learn mm. 5 to the end, hands alone!

2. Relay Race by Jon George (L. 1 Etude)

3. A Swinging Leprechaun by Mike Schoenmehl (L. 1 Etude)

4. *REVIEW - one time a week with your music.

   1. Allegro in B-flat (L.1)

   2. Celebration by Anne Crosby Gaudet (L.1 Etudes)

   3. "Oranges and Lemons" by Boris Berlin

   4. "Sneaky Sam" by Melody Bober  

   5. "Haunted Mouse" (where is your music?)

   6. "New Shoes"

**MUSICIANSHIP 

1. **Four Star: Sight Reading and Ear Tests Level 1

   1. Review Set 1: Prepare on "Day" for each practice session. 
   2. The goal is to get the sight reading portion correct on the first try. 
      1. Notes
      2. Rhythm
      3. Expression

2. RHYTHM BOOK (no assignment)

   1. NO ASSIGNMENT
   2. Left off at Nos. 31-35

THEORY (no assignment)

1. Prep Level: Unit 7

TECHNIQUE (no assignment)

1. HANDOUT "TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: PREP. B"

LISTENING (no assignment) 

READING (no assignment)

1. SIGHT READING

   1. NO ASSIGNMENT
   2. Left off on page 25. Do one a day.

2. CZERNY

   1. NO ASSIGNMENT
   2. PREPARE NO. 1
   3. Fix measures 5 to the end.

2017-2018 Lesson 1: Michael Isaacson

Books on Loan:

1. Four Star Level 1
2. Etudes Level 1

*REPERTOIRE

1. *Detectives by Christine Donkin (L. 1 Etude)

   1. Start learning hands alone!

2. Relay Race by Jon George (L. 1 Etude)

3. A Swinging Leprechaun by Mike Schoenmehl (L. 1 Etude)

4. *REVIEW - one time a week with your music.

   1. Allegro in B-flat (L.1)

   2. Celebration by Anne Crosby Gaudet (L.1 Etudes)

   3. "Oranges and Lemons" by Boris Berlin

   4. "Sneaky Sam" by Melody Bober  

   5. "Haunted Mouse" (where is your music?)

   6. "New Shoes"

*MUSICIANSHIP 

1. *Four Star: Sight Reading and Ear Tests Level 1

   1. Review Set 1: Prepare "I Day" for each practice session. 
   2. The goal is to get the sight reading portion correct on the first try. 
      1. Notes
      2. Rhythm
      3. Expression

2. RHYTHM BOOK (no assignment)

   1. NO ASSIGNMENT
   2. Left off at Nos. 31-35

THEORY (no assignment)

1. Prep Level: Unit 7

TECHNIQUE (no assignment)

1. HANDOUT "TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: PREP. B"

LISTENING (no assignment) 

READING (no assignment)

1. SIGHT READING

   1. NO ASSIGNMENT
   2. Left off on page 25. Do one a day.

2. CZERNY

   1. NO ASSIGNMENT
   2. PREPARE NO. 1
   3. Fix measures 5 to the end.