June 28, 2023

🎹 KEEP A PRACTICE LOG 🎹

KEEP A RECORD OF WHAT YOU PRACTICE AND FOR HOW LONG IN THE COMMENT SECTION BELOW. DO THIS EVERY TIME YOU PRACTICE.

JUNE 20TH: you said you understand how to use your practice charts

💚Detectives by Christine Donkin (b. 1979)(L. 1, Etude)

1. Follow the new charts in your PDF. Complete ONE full chart per practice session

💛Theory in Newzik

1. GO TO YOUR PDF “THEORY 01”

2. Finish the rest of the unit.

🖤Go to your TECHNIQUE Prep A and B PDF in Newzik and follow the instructions in the video and green highlights.

1. Do all the items with the metronome on pages 2-4

💚Play and add-on game:

1. Up to 11 notes!

🖤Four Star Sight Reading and Ear Tests Prep B

1. Go to your “FOUR STAR Prep B” and prepare Introductory Set 2 after watching the video for instructions.

🖤SIGHTREADING 62-92 PDF

1. Prepare pages 29-33 of the PDF

   1. Remember to count before you begin.

   2. Remember the play the ties

2. SET A METRONOME TO 60 PER QUARTER NOTE

   1. STUDY THE TIME SIGNATURE

   2. DO THE RHYTHM IN YOUR HEAD

   3. THEN STUDY THE NOTE NAMES IN YOUR HEAD AND THE DIRECTION OF THE NOTES

   4. THEN PLAY WITH A STEADY SLOW BEAT.

   5. KEEP YOUR WRISTS UP

   6. DOUBLE CHECK THAT YOU’RE GIVING EACH HALF NOTE TWO BEATS! 🥸

   7. WHEN YOU FINISH, ASK YOURSELF WHAT NEEDS TO BE FIXED. FIX IT IN YOUR HEAD AND DO IT AGAIN!

💚Review Repertoire:

Review the green-heart pieces below

1. Minuet in F Major by Leopold Mozart (Prep B)

2. Leaping the Waves with Dolphins by Barbara Arens (Prep B)

3. 💚To Fly Like an Eagle (Prep B)

4. 💚Jingle Bells Duet

June 24, 2023

🎹 KEEP A PRACTICE LOG 🎹

KEEP A RECORD OF WHAT YOU PRACTICE AND FOR HOW LONG IN THE COMMENT SECTION BELOW. DO THIS EVERY TIME YOU PRACTICE.

JUNE 20TH: you said you understand how to use your practice charts

💚Detectives by Christine Donkin (b. 1979)(L. 1, Etude)

1. Follow the new charts in your PDF. Complete ONE full chart per practice session.

💚Theory in Newzik

1. GO TO YOUR PDF “THEORY 01”

2. Prepare pages 1-5

🖤Go to your TECHNIQUE Prep A and B PDF in Newzik and follow the instructions in the video and green highlights.

1. Do all the items with the metronome on pages 2-4

💚Play and add-on game:

1. Up to 11 notes!

🖤Four Star Sight Reading and Ear Tests Prep B

1. Go to your “FOUR STAR Prep B” and prepare Introductory Set 2 after watching the video for instructions.

🖤SIGHTREADING 62-92 PDF

1. Prepare pages 29-33 of the PDF

   1. Remember to count before you begin.

   2. Remember the play the ties

2. SET A METRONOME TO 60 PER QUARTER NOTE

   1. STUDY THE TIME SIGNATURE

   2. DO THE RHYTHM IN YOUR HEAD

   3. THEN STUDY THE NOTE NAMES IN YOUR HEAD AND THE DIRECTION OF THE NOTES

   4. THEN PLAY WITH A STEADY SLOW BEAT.

   5. KEEP YOUR WRISTS UP

   6. DOUBLE CHECK THAT YOU’RE GIVING EACH HALF NOTE TWO BEATS! 🥸

   7. WHEN YOU FINISH, ASK YOURSELF WHAT NEEDS TO BE FIXED. FIX IT IN YOUR HEAD AND DO IT AGAIN!

💚Review Repertoire:

Review the green-heart pieces below

1. Minuet in F Major by Leopold Mozart (Prep B)

2. Leaping the Waves with Dolphins by Barbara Arens (Prep B)

3. To Fly Like an Eagle (Prep B)

4. 💚Jingle Bells Duet

June 20, 2023

🎹 KEEP A PRACTICE LOG 🎹

KEEP A RECORD OF WHAT YOU PRACTICE AND FOR HOW LONG IN THE COMMENT SECTION BELOW. DO THIS EVERY TIME YOU PRACTICE.

JUNE 20TH: you said you understand how to use your practice charts

❤️❤️Detectives by Christine Donkin (b. 1979)(L. 1, Etude)

1. Follow the NFPER charts in your PDF

💛Theory in Newzik

1. GO TO YOUR PDF “THEORY 00 07 TRIADS”

2. Please fix the red pen on page 10

🖤Go to your TECHNIQUE Prep A and B PDF in Newzik and follow the instructions in the video and green highlights.

1. Do all the items with the metronome on pages 2-4

💚Play and add-on game:

1. Up to 11 notes!

🖤Four Star Sight Reading and Ear Tests Prep B

1. Go to your “FOUR STAR Prep B” and prepare Introductory Set 2 after watching the video for instructions.

🖤SIGHTREADING 62-92 PDF

1. Prepare pages 29-33 of the PDF

   1. Remember to count before you begin.

   2. Remember the play the ties

2. SET A METRONOME TO 60 PER QUARTER NOTE

   1. STUDY THE TIME SIGNATURE

   2. DO THE RHYTHM IN YOUR HEAD

   3. THEN STUDY THE NOTE NAMES IN YOUR HEAD AND THE DIRECTION OF THE NOTES

   4. THEN PLAY WITH A STEADY SLOW BEAT.

   5. KEEP YOUR WRISTS UP

   6. DOUBLE CHECK THAT YOU’RE GIVING EACH HALF NOTE TWO BEATS! 🥸

   7. WHEN YOU FINISH, ASK YOURSELF WHAT NEEDS TO BE FIXED. FIX IT IN YOUR HEAD AND DO IT AGAIN!

💚Review Repertoire:

Review the green-heart pieces below

1. Minuet in F Major by Leopold Mozart (Prep B)

2. Leaping the Waves with Dolphins by Barbara Arens (Prep B)

3. To Fly Like an Eagle (Prep B)

4. 💚Jingle Bells Duet

June 10, 2023

🎹 KEEP A PRACTICE LOG 🎹

KEEP A RECORD OF WHAT YOU PRACTICE AND FOR HOW LONG IN THE COMMENT SECTION BELOW. DO THIS EVERY TIME YOU PRACTICE.

❤️Detectives by Christine Donkin (b. 1979)(L. 1, Etude)

1. Follow the NFPER charts in your PDF

❤️Theory in Newzik

1. GO TO YOUR PDF “THEORY 00 07 TRIADS”

2. Finish the unit please. :)

🖤Go to your TECHNIQUE Prep A and B PDF in Newzik and follow the instructions in the video and green highlights.

1. Do all the items with the metronome on pages 2-4

💚Play and add-on game:

1. Up to 11 notes!

🖤Four Star Sight Reading and Ear Tests Prep B

1. Go to your “FOUR STAR Prep B” and prepare Introductory Set 2 after watching the video for instructions.

🖤SIGHTREADING 62-92 PDF

1. Prepare pages 29-33 of the PDF

   1. Remember to count before you begin.

   2. Remember the play the ties

2. SET A METRONOME TO 60 PER QUARTER NOTE

   1. STUDY THE TIME SIGNATURE

   2. DO THE RHYTHM IN YOUR HEAD

   3. THEN STUDY THE NOTE NAMES IN YOUR HEAD AND THE DIRECTION OF THE NOTES

   4. THEN PLAY WITH A STEADY SLOW BEAT.

   5. KEEP YOUR WRISTS UP

   6. DOUBLE CHECK THAT YOU’RE GIVING EACH HALF NOTE TWO BEATS! 🥸

   7. WHEN YOU FINISH, ASK YOURSELF WHAT NEEDS TO BE FIXED. FIX IT IN YOUR HEAD AND DO IT AGAIN!

💚Review Repertoire:

Review the green-heart pieces below

1. Minuet in F Major by Leopold Mozart (Prep B)

2. Leaping the Waves with Dolphins by Barbara Arens (Prep B)

3. To Fly Like an Eagle (Prep B)

4. 💚Jingle Bells Duet

June 3, 2023

PRACTICE LOG:

KEEP A RECORD OF WHAT YOU PRACTICE AND FOR HOW LONG IN THE COMMENT SECTION BELOW. DO THIS EVERY TIME YOU PRACTICE.

❤️Detectives by Christine Donkin (b. 1979)(L. 1, Etude)

1. Read the NFRPE chart “practice ingredients” on page 2 of your PDF

2. REMEMBER TO SAY THE NAMES OF THE NOTES OUT LOUD BEFORE YOU TOUCH THE KEYS. 😎🎹

3. FOLLOW AND COMPLETE the NFRPE section charts on page 3 of your PDF.

4. Remember that this is a level higher than your previous pieces so you need to follow the fingering carefully. 🤓

💚Theory in Newzik

1. GO TO YOUR PDF “THEORY 00 07 TRIADS”

2. COMPLETE THE ENTIRE UNIT

🖤Go to your TECHNIQUE Prep A and B PDF in Newzik and follow the instructions in the video and green highlights.

1. Do all the items with the metronome on pages 2-4

🖤Four Star Sight Reading and Ear Tests Prep B

1. Go to your “FOUR STAR Prep B” and prepare Introductory Set 2 after watching the video for instructions.

🖤SIGHTREADING 62-92 PDF

1. Prepare pages 29-33 of the PDF

   1. Remember to count before you begin.

   2. Remember the play the ties

2. SET A METRONOME TO 60 PER QUARTER NOTE

   1. STUDY THE TIME SIGNATURE

   2. DO THE RHYTHM IN YOUR HEAD

   3. THEN STUDY THE NOTE NAMES IN YOUR HEAD AND THE DIRECTION OF THE NOTES

   4. THEN PLAY WITH A STEADY SLOW BEAT.

   5. KEEP YOUR WRISTS UP

   6. DOUBLE CHECK THAT YOU’RE GIVING EACH HALF NOTE TWO BEATS! 🥸

   7. WHEN YOU FINISH, ASK YOURSELF WHAT NEEDS TO BE FIXED. FIX IT IN YOUR HEAD AND DO IT AGAIN!

💚Review Repertoire:

Review the green-heart pieces below

1. Minuet in F Major by Leopold Mozart (Prep B)

2. Leaping the Waves with Dolphins by Barbara Arens (Prep B)

3. To Fly Like an Eagle (Prep B)

4. 💚Jingle Bells Duet

May 30, 2023

💚Detectives by Christine Donkin (b. 1979)(L. 1, Etude)

1. Read the NFRPE chart “practice ingredients” on page 2 of your PDF

2. FOLLOW AND COMPLETE the NFRPE section charts on page 3 of your PDF.

3. Remember that this is a level higher than your previous pieces so you need to follow the fingering carefully. 🤓

💚Theory in Newzik

1. GO TO YOUR PDF “THEORY 00 07 TRIADS”

2. COMPLETE THE ENTIRE UNIT

🖤Go to your TECHNIQUE Prep A and B PDF in Newzik and follow the instructions in the video and green highlights.

1. Do all the items with the metronome on pages 2-4

🖤Four Star Sight Reading and Ear Tests Prep B

1. Go to your “FOUR STAR Prep B” and prepare Introductory Set 2 after watching the video for instructions.

🖤SIGHTREADING 62-92 PDF

1. Prepare pages 29-33 of the PDF

   1. Remember to count before you begin.

   2. Remember the play the ties

2. SET A METRONOME TO 60 PER QUARTER NOTE

   1. STUDY THE TIME SIGNATURE

   2. DO THE RHYTHM IN YOUR HEAD

   3. THEN STUDY THE NOTE NAMES IN YOUR HEAD AND THE DIRECTION OF THE NOTES

   4. THEN PLAY WITH A STEADY SLOW BEAT.

   5. KEEP YOUR WRISTS UP

   6. DOUBLE CHECK THAT YOU’RE GIVING EACH HALF NOTE TWO BEATS! 🥸

   7. WHEN YOU FINISH, ASK YOURSELF WHAT NEEDS TO BE FIXED. FIX IT IN YOUR HEAD AND DO IT AGAIN!

💚Review Repertoire:

Review the green-heart pieces below

1. Minuet in F Major by Leopold Mozart (Prep B)

2. Leaping the Waves with Dolphins by Barbara Arens (Prep B)

3. To Fly Like an Eagle (Prep B)

4. 💚Jingle Bells Duet

May 20, 2023

💚Minuet in F Major by Leopold Mozart (Prep B)

1. Speech:

   1. “I’ll be playing a piece by Leopoldo Mozart (Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s father) called Minuet in F Major. A minuet is a very old dance for a couple (two people) in triple meter (in other words, three beats per measure). It was a famous dance during the 1600-1700’s, especially during King Louis XIV’s reign. King Louis XIV had dance lessons every day!”

2. Be able to start from any measure (practice doing this every day)

💚Leaping the Waves with Dolphins by Barbara Arens (Prep B)

1. See all the pen in Newzik and add all the dynamics for the recital;!

💚To Fly Like an Eagle (Prep B)

1. Practice starting from any measure of the piece.

2. Fix all the red pen

🖤Theory in Newzik

1. GO TO YOUR PDF “THEORY 00 06 Scales”

2. COMPLETE PAGES 4-6

   1. Memorize the whole and half step formula for a minor scale. If you forget what the formula is, go to A as your template.

🖤Go to your TECHNIQUE Prep A and B PDF in Newzik and follow the instructions in the video and green highlights.

1. Do all the items with the metronome on pages 2-4

🖤Four Star Sight Reading and Ear Tests Prep B

1. Go to your “FOUR STAR Prep B” and prepare Introductory Set 2 after watching the video for instructions.

🖤SIGHTREADING 62-92 PDF

1. Prepare pages 29-33 of the PDF

   1. Remember to count before you begin.

   2. Remember the play the ties

2. SET A METRONOME TO 60 PER QUARTER NOTE

   1. STUDY THE TIME SIGNATURE

   2. DO THE RHYTHM IN YOUR HEAD

   3. THEN STUDY THE NOTE NAMES IN YOUR HEAD AND THE DIRECTION OF THE NOTES

   4. THEN PLAY WITH A STEADY SLOW BEAT.

   5. KEEP YOUR WRISTS UP

   6. DOUBLE CHECK THAT YOU’RE GIVING EACH HALF NOTE TWO BEATS! 🥸

   7. WHEN YOU FINISH, ASK YOURSELF WHAT NEEDS TO BE FIXED. FIX IT IN YOUR HEAD AND DO IT AGAIN!

Review Repertoire

1. Jingle Bells Duet

2. Sounds from the Gumdrop Factory

3. Fiesta España

4. Minuetto Op. 37 Lesson 2 by James Hook (Prep B)

5. Freddie the Frog (Prep B)

May 13, 2023

💚Leaping the Waves with Dolphins by Barbara Arens (Prep B)

1. See all the pen in Newzik and add all the dynamics for the recital;!

💚Minuet in F Major by Leopold Mozart (Prep B)

1. Speech:

   1. “I’ll be playing a piece by Leopoldo Mozart (Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s father) called Minuet in F Major. A minuet is a very old dance for a couple (two people) in triple meter (in other words, three beats per measure). It was a famous dance during the 1600-1700’s, especially during King Louis XIV’s reign. King Louis XIV had dance lessons every day!”

2. Be able to start from any measure (practice doing this every day).

💚To Fly Like an Eagle (Prep B)

1. Practice starting from any measure of the piece.

2. Fix all the red pen

🖤Theory in Newzik

1. GO TO YOUR PDF “THEORY 00 06 Scales”

2. COMPLETE PAGES 4-6

   1. Memorize the whole and half step formula for a minor scale. If you forget what the formula is, go to A as your template.

🖤Go to your TECHNIQUE Prep A and B PDF in Newzik and follow the instructions in the video and green highlights.

1. Do all the items with the metronome on pages 2-4

🖤Four Star Sight Reading and Ear Tests Prep B

1. Go to your “FOUR STAR Prep B” and prepare Introductory Set 2 after watching the video for instructions.

🖤SIGHTREADING 62-92 PDF

1. Prepare pages 29-33 of the PDF

   1. Remember to count before you begin.

   2. Remember the play the ties

2. SET A METRONOME TO 60 PER QUARTER NOTE

   1. STUDY THE TIME SIGNATURE

   2. DO THE RHYTHM IN YOUR HEAD

   3. THEN STUDY THE NOTE NAMES IN YOUR HEAD AND THE DIRECTION OF THE NOTES

   4. THEN PLAY WITH A STEADY SLOW BEAT.

   5. KEEP YOUR WRISTS UP

   6. DOUBLE CHECK THAT YOU’RE GIVING EACH HALF NOTE TWO BEATS! 🥸

   7. WHEN YOU FINISH, ASK YOURSELF WHAT NEEDS TO BE FIXED. FIX IT IN YOUR HEAD AND DO IT AGAIN!

Review Repertoire

1. Jingle Bells Duet

2. Sounds from the Gumdrop Factory

3. Fiesta España

4. Minuetto Op. 37 Lesson 2 by James Hook (Prep B)

5. Freddie the Frog (Prep B)

May 8, 2023 (0.5 lesson)

💚Leaping the Waves with Dolphins by Barbara Arens (Prep B)

1. Learn to the end with no pauses by Saturday!

💚Minuet in F Major by Leopold Mozart (Prep B)

1. Learn the dance Minuet to present in the recital. Dustin - prepare steps after May 1st.

2. Be able to start from any measure (practice doing this every day).

3. Fix the red pen in Newzik.

💚To Fly Like an Eagle (Prep B)

1. Practice starting from any measure of the piece.

2. Fix all the red pen

🖤Theory in Newzik

1. GO TO YOUR PDF “THEORY 00 06 Scales”

2. COMPLETE PAGES 4-6

   1. Memorize the whole and half step formula for a minor scale. If you forget what the formula is, go to A as your template.

🖤Go to your TECHNIQUE Prep A and B PDF in Newzik and follow the instructions in the video and green highlights.

1. Do all the items with the metronome on pages 2-4

🖤Four Star Sight Reading and Ear Tests Prep B

1. Go to your “FOUR STAR Prep B” and prepare Introductory Set 2 after watching the video for instructions.

🖤SIGHTREADING 62-92 PDF

1. Prepare pages 29-33 of the PDF

   1. Remember to count before you begin.

   2. Remember the play the ties

2. SET A METRONOME TO 60 PER QUARTER NOTE

   1. STUDY THE TIME SIGNATURE

   2. DO THE RHYTHM IN YOUR HEAD

   3. THEN STUDY THE NOTE NAMES IN YOUR HEAD AND THE DIRECTION OF THE NOTES

   4. THEN PLAY WITH A STEADY SLOW BEAT.

   5. KEEP YOUR WRISTS UP

   6. DOUBLE CHECK THAT YOU’RE GIVING EACH HALF NOTE TWO BEATS! 🥸

   7. WHEN YOU FINISH, ASK YOURSELF WHAT NEEDS TO BE FIXED. FIX IT IN YOUR HEAD AND DO IT AGAIN!

Review Repertoire

1. Jingle Bells Duet

2. Sounds from the Gumdrop Factory

3. Fiesta España

4. Minuetto Op. 37 Lesson 2 by James Hook (Prep B)

5. Freddie the Frog (Prep B)

May 7, 2023 (0.5 lesson)

💚Leaping the Waves with Dolphins by Barbara Arens (Prep B)

1. Learn one measure at a time with NFRPE. Finish the entire piece for next lesson!

💚Minuet in F Major by Leopold Mozart (Prep B)

1. Learn the dance Minuet to present in the recital. Dustin - prepare steps after May 1st.

2. Be able to start from any measure (practice doing this every day).

3. Fix the red pen in Newzik.

💚To Fly Like an Eagle (Prep B)

1. Practice starting from any measure of the piece.

2. Fix all the red pen

🖤Theory in Newzik

1. GO TO YOUR PDF “THEORY 00 06 Scales”

2. COMPLETE PAGES 4-6

   1. Memorize the whole and half step formula for a minor scale. If you forget what the formula is, go to A as your template.

🖤Go to your TECHNIQUE Prep A and B PDF in Newzik and follow the instructions in the video and green highlights.

1. Do all the items with the metronome on pages 2-4

🖤Four Star Sight Reading and Ear Tests Prep B

1. Go to your “FOUR STAR Prep B” and prepare Introductory Set 2 after watching the video for instructions.

🖤SIGHTREADING 62-92 PDF

1. Prepare pages 29-33 of the PDF

   1. Remember to count before you begin.

   2. Remember the play the ties

2. SET A METRONOME TO 60 PER QUARTER NOTE

   1. STUDY THE TIME SIGNATURE

   2. DO THE RHYTHM IN YOUR HEAD

   3. THEN STUDY THE NOTE NAMES IN YOUR HEAD AND THE DIRECTION OF THE NOTES

   4. THEN PLAY WITH A STEADY SLOW BEAT.

   5. KEEP YOUR WRISTS UP

   6. DOUBLE CHECK THAT YOU’RE GIVING EACH HALF NOTE TWO BEATS! 🥸

   7. WHEN YOU FINISH, ASK YOURSELF WHAT NEEDS TO BE FIXED. FIX IT IN YOUR HEAD AND DO IT AGAIN!

Review Repertoire

1. Jingle Bells Duet

2. Sounds from the Gumdrop Factory

3. Fiesta España

4. Minuetto Op. 37 Lesson 2 by James Hook (Prep B)

5. Freddie the Frog (Prep B)

April 29, 2023

💚Leaping the Waves with Dolphins by Barbara Arens (Prep B)

1. Learn one measure at a time with NFRPE. Finish the entire piece for next lesson!

💚Minuet in F Major by Leopold Mozart (Prep B)

1. Learn the dance Minuet to present in the recital. Dustin - prepare steps after May 1st.

2. Be able to start from any measure (practice doing this every day).

3. Fix the red pen in Newzik.

💚To Fly Like an Eagle (Prep B)

1. Practice starting from any measure of the piece.

2. Fix all the red pen

🖤Theory in Newzik

1. GO TO YOUR PDF “THEORY 00 06 Scales”

2. COMPLETE PAGES 4-6

   1. Memorize the whole and half step formula for a minor scale. If you forget what the formula is, go to A as your template.

🖤Go to your TECHNIQUE Prep A and B PDF in Newzik and follow the instructions in the video and green highlights.

1. Do all the items with the metronome on pages 2-4

🖤Four Star Sight Reading and Ear Tests Prep B

1. Go to your “FOUR STAR Prep B” and prepare Introductory Set 2 after watching the video for instructions.

🖤SIGHTREADING 62-92 PDF

1. Prepare pages 29-33 of the PDF

   1. Remember to count before you begin.

   2. Remember the play the ties

2. SET A METRONOME TO 60 PER QUARTER NOTE

   1. STUDY THE TIME SIGNATURE

   2. DO THE RHYTHM IN YOUR HEAD

   3. THEN STUDY THE NOTE NAMES IN YOUR HEAD AND THE DIRECTION OF THE NOTES

   4. THEN PLAY WITH A STEADY SLOW BEAT.

   5. KEEP YOUR WRISTS UP

   6. DOUBLE CHECK THAT YOU’RE GIVING EACH HALF NOTE TWO BEATS! 🥸

   7. WHEN YOU FINISH, ASK YOURSELF WHAT NEEDS TO BE FIXED. FIX IT IN YOUR HEAD AND DO IT AGAIN!

Review Repertoire

1. Jingle Bells Duet

2. Sounds from the Gumdrop Factory

3. Fiesta España

4. Minuetto Op. 37 Lesson 2 by James Hook (Prep B)

5. Freddie the Frog (Prep B)

April 22, 2023

Your Assignments will be Graded Next Lesson

• January 21st Lesson Grade: C

• January 28th Lesson Grade: A

• February 4th Lesson Grade: A

  • March 18th Lesson Grade: B

💜Leaping the Waves with Dolphins by Barbara Arens (Prep B)

1. Learn one measure at a time with NFRPE

💚Minuet in F Major by Leopold Mozart (Prep B)

1. Learn the dance Minuet to present in the recital. Dustin - prepare steps after May 1st.

2. Be able to start from any measure (practice doing this every day).

3. Fix the red pen in Newzik.

💚To Fly Like an Eagle (Prep B)

1. Practice starting from any measure of the piece.

2. Fix all the red pen

💚Theory in Newzik

1. GO TO YOUR PDF “THEORY 00 06 Scales”

2. COMPLETE PAGES 4-6

   1. Memorize the whole and half step formula for a minor scale. If you forget what the formula is, go to A as your template.

💚Go to your TECHNIQUE Prep A and B PDF in Newzik and follow the instructions in the video and green highlights.

1. Do all the items with the metronome on pages 2-4

💜Four Star Sight Reading and Ear Tests Prep B

1. Go to your “FOUR STAR Prep B” and prepare Introductory Set 2 after watching the video for instructions.

💜SIGHTREADING 62-92 PDF

1. Prepare pages 29-33 of the PDF

   1. Remember to count before you begin.

   2. Remember the play the ties

2. SET A METRONOME TO 60 PER QUARTER NOTE

   1. STUDY THE TIME SIGNATURE

   2. DO THE RHYTHM IN YOUR HEAD

   3. THEN STUDY THE NOTE NAMES IN YOUR HEAD AND THE DIRECTION OF THE NOTES

   4. THEN PLAY WITH A STEADY SLOW BEAT.

   5. KEEP YOUR WRISTS UP

   6. DOUBLE CHECK THAT YOU’RE GIVING EACH HALF NOTE TWO BEATS! 🥸

   7. WHEN YOU FINISH, ASK YOURSELF WHAT NEEDS TO BE FIXED. FIX IT IN YOUR HEAD AND DO IT AGAIN!

Review Repertoire

1. 💚Jingle Bells Duet

2. Sounds from the Gumdrop Factory

3. Fiesta España

4. Minuetto Op. 37 Lesson 2 by James Hook (Prep B)

5. Freddie the Frog (Prep B)

April 15, 2023

Your Assignments will be Graded Next Lesson

• January 21st Lesson Grade: C

• January 28th Lesson Grade: A

• February 4th Lesson Grade: A

  • March 18th Lesson Grade: B

💜New Piece Next Week

💚Minuet in F Major by Leopold Mozart (Prep B)

1. Learn the dance Minuet to present in the recital. Dustin - prepare steps after May 1st.

2. Record in Newzik by Monday the 17th, mm. 9-12

💚To Fly Like an Eagle (Prep B)

1. Practice starting from any measure of the piece.

💜Theory in Newzik

1. GO TO YOUR PDF “THEORY 00 06 Scales”

2. COMPLETE PAGES 1-3

   1. Memorize the whole and half step formula for a major scale. If you forget what the formula is, go to C as your template.

      1. Tonic, Whole, Whole, Half, Whole, Whole, Whole, Half

      2. Practice playing a major scale starting on any tonic (note).

💜Go to your TECHNIQUE Prep A and B PDF in Newzik and follow the instructions in the video and green highlights.

💜Four Star Sight Reading and Ear Tests Prep B

1. Go to your “FOUR STAR Prep B” and prepare Introductory Set 1 after watching the video for instructions.

💜SIGHTREADING 62-92 PDF

1. Prepare pages 29-33 of the PDF

   1. Remember to count before you begin.

   2. Remember the play the ties

2. SET A METRONOME TO 60 PER QUARTER NOTE

   1. STUDY THE TIME SIGNATURE

   2. DO THE RHYTHM IN YOUR HEAD

   3. THEN STUDY THE NOTE NAMES IN YOUR HEAD AND THE DIRECTION OF THE NOTES

   4. THEN PLAY WITH A STEADY SLOW BEAT.

   5. KEEP YOUR WRISTS UP

   6. DOUBLE CHECK THAT YOU’RE GIVING EACH HALF NOTE TWO BEATS! 🥸

   7. WHEN YOU FINISH, ASK YOURSELF WHAT NEEDS TO BE FIXED. FIX IT IN YOUR HEAD AND DO IT AGAIN!

Review Repertoire

1. 💚Jingle Bells Duet

2. Sounds from the Gumdrop Factory

3. Fiesta España

4. Minuetto Op. 37 Lesson 2 by James Hook (Prep B)

5. Freddie the Frog (Prep B)

March 24, 2023

Your Assignments will be Graded Next Lesson

• January 21st Lesson Grade: C

• January 28th Lesson Grade: A

• February 4th Lesson Grade: A

  • March 18th Lesson Grade: B

❤️Minuet in F Major by Leopold Mozart (Prep B)

Prepare measures 1-8 with the below.

1. Record in Newzik by Monday, mm. 1-8

💚To Fly Like an Eagle (Prep B)

1. Practice starting from any measure of the piece.

💚Theory in Newzik

1. GO TO YOUR PDF “THEORY 00 06 Scales”

2. COMPLETE PAGES 1-3

   1. Memorize the whole and half step formula for a major scale. If you forget what the formula is, go to C as your template.

      1. Tonic, Whole, Whole, Half, Whole, Whole, Whole, Half

      2. Practice playing a major scale starting on any tonic (note).

💜Go to your TECHNIQUE Prep A and B PDF in Newzik and follow the instructions in the video and green highlights.

💜Four Star Sight Reading and Ear Tests Prep B

1. Go to your “FOUR STAR Prep B” and prepare Introductory Set 1 after watching the video for instructions.

💜SIGHTREADING 62-92 PDF

1. Prepare pages 29-33 of the PDF

   1. Remember to count before you begin.

   2. Remember the play the ties

2. SET A METRONOME TO 60 PER QUARTER NOTE

   1. STUDY THE TIME SIGNATURE

   2. DO THE RHYTHM IN YOUR HEAD

   3. THEN STUDY THE NOTE NAMES IN YOUR HEAD AND THE DIRECTION OF THE NOTES

   4. THEN PLAY WITH A STEADY SLOW BEAT.

   5. KEEP YOUR WRISTS UP

   6. DOUBLE CHECK THAT YOU’RE GIVING EACH HALF NOTE TWO BEATS! 🥸

   7. WHEN YOU FINISH, ASK YOURSELF WHAT NEEDS TO BE FIXED. FIX IT IN YOUR HEAD AND DO IT AGAIN!

Review Repertoire

1. 💚Jingle Bells Duet

2. Sounds from the Gumdrop Factory

3. Fiesta España

4. Minuetto Op. 37 Lesson 2 by James Hook (Prep B)

5. Freddie the Frog (Prep B)

March 18, 2023

Your Assignments will be Graded Next Lesson

• January 21st Lesson Grade: C

• January 28th Lesson Grade: A

• February 4th Lesson Grade: A

  • March 18th Lesson Grade: B

❤️Minuet in F Major by Leopold Mozart (Prep B)

Prepare measures 1-8 with the below.

1. Set your goal: 2 meausres

2. Notes and Fingering: LH, then RH, then together.

3. Position & Expression

4. Rhythm.

💜To Fly Like an Eagle (Prep B)

1. Practice starting from any measure of the piece.

💚Theory in Newzik

1. GO TO YOUR PDF “THEORY 00 06 Scales”

2. COMPLETE PAGES 1-3

   1. Memorize the whole and half step formula for a major scale. If you forget what the formula is, go to C as your template.

      1. Tonic, Whole, Whole, Half, Whole, Whole, Whole, Half

      2. Practice playing a major scale starting on any tonic (note).

💜Go to your TECHNIQUE Prep A and B PDF in Newzik and follow the instructions in the video and green highlights.

💜Four Star Sight Reading and Ear Tests Prep B

1. Go to your “FOUR STAR Prep B” and prepare Introductory Set 1 after watching the video for instructions.

💜SIGHTREADING 62-92 PDF

1. Prepare pages 29-33 of the PDF

   1. Remember to count before you begin.

   2. Remember the play the ties

2. SET A METRONOME TO 60 PER QUARTER NOTE

   1. STUDY THE TIME SIGNATURE

   2. DO THE RHYTHM IN YOUR HEAD

   3. THEN STUDY THE NOTE NAMES IN YOUR HEAD AND THE DIRECTION OF THE NOTES

   4. THEN PLAY WITH A STEADY SLOW BEAT.

   5. KEEP YOUR WRISTS UP

   6. DOUBLE CHECK THAT YOU’RE GIVING EACH HALF NOTE TWO BEATS! 🥸

   7. WHEN YOU FINISH, ASK YOURSELF WHAT NEEDS TO BE FIXED. FIX IT IN YOUR HEAD AND DO IT AGAIN!

Review Repertoire

1. 💚Jingle Bells Duet

2. Sounds from the Gumdrop Factory

3. Fiesta España

4. Minuetto Op. 37 Lesson 2 by James Hook (Prep B)

5. Freddie the Frog (Prep B)

March 12, 2023

THIS WEEK: REPERTOIRE ONLY

A = Two assignments done

B = one assignment done

• January 21st Lesson Grade: C

• January 28th Lesson Grade: A

• February 4th Lesson Grade: A

💚Minuet in F Major by Leopold Mozart (Prep B)

Prepare measures 1-8 with the below.

1. Set your goal: 2 meausres

2. Notes and Fingering: LH, then RH, then together.

3. Position & Expression

4. Rhythm.

💚To Fly Like an Eagle (Prep B)

1. Practice starting from any measure of the piece.

❤️Theory in Newzik

1. GO TO YOUR PDF “THEORY 00 05 RHYTHM”

   1. FIX PAGES 4, 8 AND 10

2. Study page 1 of Unit 6 (Scales) and be ready for a quiz on it next week

💚Go to your TECHNIQUE Prep A and B PDF in Newzik and follow the instructions in the video and green highlights.

💚Four Star Sight Reading and Ear Tests Prep B

1. Go to your “FOUR STAR Prep B” and prepare Introductory Set 1 after watching the video for instructions.

💛SIGHTREADING 62-92 PDF

1. Prepare pages 26-28 of the PDF

   1. Remember to count before you begin.

   2. Remember the play the ties

2. SET A METRONOME TO 60 PER QUARTER NOTE

   1. STUDY THE TIME SIGNATURE

   2. DO THE RHYTHM IN YOUR HEAD

   3. THEN STUDY THE NOTE NAMES IN YOUR HEAD AND THE DIRECTION OF THE NOTES

   4. THEN PLAY WITH A STEADY SLOW BEAT.

   5. KEEP YOUR WRISTS UP

   6. DOUBLE CHECK THAT YOU’RE GIVING EACH HALF NOTE TWO BEATS! 🥸

   7. WHEN YOU FINISH, ASK YOURSELF WHAT NEEDS TO BE FIXED. FIX IT IN YOUR HEAD AND DO IT AGAIN!

Review Repertoire

1. 💚Jingle Bells Duet

2. Sounds from the Gumdrop Factory

3. Fiesta España

4. Minuetto Op. 37 Lesson 2 by James Hook (Prep B)

5. Freddie the Frog (Prep B)

February 12, 2023 (1 of ?)

THIS WEEK: REPERTOIRE ONLY

A = Two assignments done

B = one assignment done

• January 21st Lesson Grade: C

• January 28th Lesson Grade: A

• February 4th Lesson Grade: A

💜New Piece next week

💚To Fly Like an Eagle (Prep B)

1. Practice starting from any measure of the piece.

💜Theory in Newzik

1. GO TO YOUR PDF “THEORY 00 05 RHYTHM”

   1. FIX PAGES 4, 8 AND 10

2. Study page 1 of Unit 6 (Scales) and be ready for a quiz on it next week

💚Go to your TECHNIQUE Prep A and B PDF in Newzik and follow the instructions in the video and green highlights.

💚Four Star Sight Reading and Ear Tests Prep B

1. Go to your “FOUR STAR Prep B” and prepare Introductory Set 1 after watching the video for instructions.

💜SIGHTREADING 62-92 PDF

1. Prepare pages 25-28 of the PDF

   1. Remember to count before you begin.

   2. Remember the play the ties

2. SET A METRONOME TO 60 PER QUARTER NOTE

   1. STUDY THE TIME SIGNATURE

   2. DO THE RHYTHM IN YOUR HEAD

   3. THEN STUDY THE NOTE NAMES IN YOUR HEAD AND THE DIRECTION OF THE NOTES

   4. THEN PLAY WITH A STEADY SLOW BEAT.

   5. KEEP YOUR WRISTS UP

   6. DOUBLE CHECK THAT YOU’RE GIVING EACH HALF NOTE TWO BEATS! 🥸

   7. WHEN YOU FINISH, ASK YOURSELF WHAT NEEDS TO BE FIXED. FIX IT IN YOUR HEAD AND DO IT AGAIN!

Review Repertoire

1. 💚Jingle Bells Duet

2. Sounds from the Gumdrop Factory

3. Fiesta España

4. Minuetto Op. 37 Lesson 2 by James Hook (Prep B)

5. Freddie the Frog (Prep B)

January 28, 2023 (4.5 of 3)

THIS WEEK: REPERTOIRE ONLY

A = Two assignments done

B = one assignment done

• January 21st Lesson Grade: C

• January 28th Lesson Grade: A

• February 4th Lesson Grade: A

💜New Piece next week

💚To Fly Like an Eagle (Prep B)

1. Practice starting from any measure of the piece.

💜Theory in Newzik

1. GO TO YOUR PDF “THEORY 00 05 RHYTHM”

   1. FIX PAGES 4, 8 AND 10

2. Study page 1 of Unit 6 (Scales) and be ready for a quiz on it next week

💚Four Star Sight Reading and Ear Tests Prep B

1. Go to your “FOUR STAR Prep B” and prepare Introductory Set 1 after watching the video for instructions.

💜SIGHTREADING 62-92 PDF

1. Prepare pages 25-28 of the PDF

   1. Remember to count before you begin.

   2. Remember the play the ties

2. SET A METRONOME TO 60 PER QUARTER NOTE

   1. STUDY THE TIME SIGNATURE

   2. DO THE RHYTHM IN YOUR HEAD

   3. THEN STUDY THE NOTE NAMES IN YOUR HEAD AND THE DIRECTION OF THE NOTES

   4. THEN PLAY WITH A STEADY SLOW BEAT.

   5. KEEP YOUR WRISTS UP

   6. DOUBLE CHECK THAT YOU’RE GIVING EACH HALF NOTE TWO BEATS! 🥸

   7. WHEN YOU FINISH, ASK YOURSELF WHAT NEEDS TO BE FIXED. FIX IT IN YOUR HEAD AND DO IT AGAIN!

Review Repertoire

1. 💚Jingle Bells Duet

2. Sounds from the Gumdrop Factory

3. Fiesta España

4. Minuetto Op. 37 Lesson 2 by James Hook (Prep B)

5. Freddie the Frog (Prep B)

💚Go to your TECHNIQUE Prep A and B PDF in Newzik and follow the instructions in the video and green highlights.

January 28, 2023 (3.5 of 3)

THIS WEEK: REPERTOIRE ONLY

A = Two assignments done

B = one assignment done

• January 21st Lesson Grade: C

• January 28th Lesson Grade: A

HOW TO PEDAL:

1. POSITION: bench back far enough to have heel on the floor. Your heel should always stay on the floor. The ball of your foot should be resting on the actual pedal.

2. CHANGING THE PEDAL: Don’t come up with your foot until you press another key.

💚Jingle Bells Duet

1. Practice starting together

2. Fix the green pen.

💚To Fly Like an Eagle

1. Learn measures 9-12 - Remember to read your notes!

2. Fix your sitting position. Remember where the bench should be?

3. WRIST UP WITH FINGERS CURVED

4. Fix the fingering in the RH measures 5-8, AND count carefully in measure 6.

5. Practice finding each position in the colored boxes, playing them BLOCKED. Practice moving to each position as quickly as possible. When you get the hang of each position, then play it as written!

Landmark Notes Below

Theory in Newzik

(make sure this gets done. This was the third lesson on this assignment).

1. GO TO YOUR PDF “THEORY 00 05 RHYTHM”

   1. FIX PAGES 4, 8 AND 10

2. Study page 1 of Unit 6 (Scales) and be ready for a quiz on it next week

SIGHTREADING 62-92 PDF

1. Prepare pages 25-28 of the PDF

   1. Remember to count before you begin.

   2. Remember the play the ties

2. SET A METRONOME TO 60 PER QUARTER NOTE

   1. STUDY THE TIME SIGNATURE

   2. DO THE RHYTHM IN YOUR HEAD

   3. THEN STUDY THE NOTE NAMES IN YOUR HEAD AND THE DIRECTION OF THE NOTES

   4. THEN PLAY WITH A STEADY SLOW BEAT.

   5. KEEP YOUR WRISTS UP

   6. DOUBLE CHECK THAT YOU’RE GIVING EACH HALF NOTE TWO BEATS! 🥸

   7. WHEN YOU FINISH, ASK YOURSELF WHAT NEEDS TO BE FIXED. FIX IT IN YOUR HEAD AND DO IT AGAIN!

Review Repertoire

1. Sounds from the Gumdrop Factory

2. Fiesta España

3. Minuetto Op. 37 Lesson 2 by James Hook

4. Freddie the Frog

January 21, 2023 (1.5 of 3)

THIS WEEK: REPERTOIRE ONLY

A = Two assignments done

B = one assignment done

• January 21st Lesson Grade: C

• January 28th Lesson Grade:

❤️Jingle Bells Duet

1. Fix all the green and red pen. Go directly to the spots to fix them

2. Fingering, rhythm and notes need to be correct! Thanks. :)

❤️To Fly Like an Eagle

1. Look at the practice video. This assignment was not completed.

2. Practice finding each position in the colored boxes, playing them BLOCKED. Practice moving to each position as quickly as possible. When you get the hang of each position, then play it as written!

Landmark Notes Below

Theory in Newzik

(make sure this gets done. This was the third lesson on this assignment).

1. GO TO YOUR PDF “THEORY 00 05 RHYTHM”

   1. FIX PAGES 4, 8 AND 10

2. Study page 1 of Unit 6 (Scales) and be ready for a quiz on it next week

SIGHTREADING 62-92 PDF

1. Prepare pages 25-28 of the PDF

   1. Remember to count before you begin.

   2. Remember the play the ties

2. SET A METRONOME TO 60 PER QUARTER NOTE

   1. STUDY THE TIME SIGNATURE

   2. DO THE RHYTHM IN YOUR HEAD

   3. THEN STUDY THE NOTE NAMES IN YOUR HEAD AND THE DIRECTION OF THE NOTES

   4. THEN PLAY WITH A STEADY SLOW BEAT.

   5. KEEP YOUR WRISTS UP

   6. DOUBLE CHECK THAT YOU’RE GIVING EACH HALF NOTE TWO BEATS! 🥸

   7. WHEN YOU FINISH, ASK YOURSELF WHAT NEEDS TO BE FIXED. FIX IT IN YOUR HEAD AND DO IT AGAIN!

Review Repertoire

1. Sounds from the Gumdrop Factory

2. Fiesta España

3. Minuetto Op. 37 Lesson 2 by James Hook

4. Freddie the Frog