September 14, 2026 (75 min - in-person)

September 14, 2026 (75 min · in-person)

Practice Log — starts October 1

Log every item in the comments of this post, right after you finish it. Not at the end.

One line each: what you practiced — what you did — how long.

Example: Snake — NFPER m. 1–2 — 6 min

The next two weeks are practice. October 1 it counts, and the consistency prize is awarded at every group class.

Technique

🟪 RCM Technical Requirements, Level 1

  1. Review C major and A minor scales.

  2. Learn A harmonic minor, hands together.

Theory

🟪 Theory_00_05_Rhythm

  1. Prepare page 7.

Musicianship

🟩 Four Star Sight Reading & Ear Tests, Level 1 (2015 ed.)

  1. Review Set 1. One “day” per practice session — start at Day 2.

  2. Use the book now, not Newzik.

  3. Study it first, then play it once. Treat every one like a test.

  4. Check the rhythm before you start. Day 1, m. 2 — those are half notes.

Repertoire

🟩 The Snake, Renée Christopher (Level 1, List C)

  1. NFPER, two measures at a time. Mark off each step on your blue paper.

  2. Metronome at 50 — one tick per quarter note.

  3. Keep the wrist up when you play loud.

🟪 Andante in G Minor, Georg Philipp Telemann (Level 1, List A)

  1. Review once a week with your music. Hands alone, then together.

🟪 Heavenly Blue, Tom Gerou (Level 1, Etude)

  1. Review once a week with your music. Hands alone, then together.

Listening

  1. Mozart, Twelve Variations on “Ah vous dirai-je, Maman,” K. 265. Listen all the way through.

RCM Certificate Program

Goal: Level 1, May–June 2027 exam session, at the National Opera Center.

You still need a List B piece. Andante is your A, The Snake is your C, Heavenly Blue is your etude. We’ll pick B next lesson.

Level 5 and up also requires a theory exam.

Books on Loan

Four studio books. No markings — they come back.

  1. RCM Technical Requirements, Level 1

  2. Celebration Series, 6th ed. — Piano Repertoire, Level 1

  3. Celebration Series, 6th ed. — Piano Etudes, Level 1

  4. Four Star Sight Reading & Ear Tests, Level 1 (2015 ed.)

They live in Finn’s Piano Binder. Back in the binder after every practice.

Coming Up

Group Class 1 — Saturday October 17 or Sunday October 18. Let me know which one.