January 27 & February 3, 2024

2023 Fall Milestones

1. RCM Level B

2. Theory Unit 1?

3. Performance Class

🎹 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

Young Ludwig Exploring Next after Angelfish!

❤️Angelfish by Anne Crosby Gaudet (L. 1, B)

1. See your new goal set in purple.

2. Learn hands alone, then together, 1-2 measures at a time, using NFPER.

3. Please remember to play with the correct fingering.

Early One Morning (L. 1, B)

💚Minuet in D Major by Leopold Mozart (1719-1787) (L. 1, A)

1. Practice starting from any measures of the piece

   1. At least 5 starting points each practice session.

   2. Focus on EXPRESSION and POSITION

💚Theory in Newzik

1. GO TO YOUR PDF “THEORY 01 03, Rhythm”

   1. Prepare pages 1-7 (until the red line)

💚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 yellow highlighted items (C Major and G Major one-octave scales)

   1. Remember: DON’T twist your wrist when crossing over or under notes.

💚Four Star Sight Reading and Ear Tests Prep B

1. Go to your “FOUR STAR Prep B” in Newzik

2. Prepare TWO “days” per practice session and complete all of Set 1 and Set 2

🖤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:

Practice starting from any measure of any piece below.

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

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

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

4. 💜To Fly Like an Eagle (Prep B)

5. Jingle Bells Duet

January 13 & 20, 2024

2023 Fall Milestones

1. RCM Level B

2. Theory Unit 1?

3. Performance Class

🎹 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

Young Ludwig Exploring Next after Angelfish!

💚Angelfish by Anne Crosby Gaudet (L. 1, B)

1. Learn hands alone, then together, 1-2 measures at a time, using NFPER.

2. Send me a video or audio at each milestone date (written inside your music).

Early One Morning (L. 1, B)

💚Minuet in D Major by Leopold Mozart (1719-1787) (L. 1, A)

1. Practice starting from any measures of the piece

   1. At least 5 starting points each practice session.

   2. Focus on EXPRESSION and POSITION

❤️❤️❤️❤️Theory in Newzik

1. GO TO YOUR PDF “THEORY 01 02 Pitch & Notation”

   1. Finish pages 14-18

   2. This is the fourth week in-a-row without your theory assignment being completed

💚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 green highlighted items for the minor pentascales STACCATO

   1. REMEMBER THAT YOUR WRIST SHOULD BEND AND TAP THE KEYS FOR STACCATO.

❤️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:

Practice starting from any measure of any piece below.

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

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

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

4. 💜To Fly Like an Eagle (Prep B)

5. Jingle Bells Duet

January 5, 2024

2023 Fall Milestones

1. RCM Level B

2. Theory Unit 1?

3. Performance Class

🎹 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

💚Angelfish by Anne Crosby Gaudet (L. 1, B)

1. Learn hands alone, then together, 1-2 measures at a time, using NFPER.

2. Send me a video or audio at each milestone date (written inside your music).

Early One Morning (L. 1, B)

💚Minuet in D Major by Leopold Mozart (1719-1787) (L. 1, A)

1. Practice starting from any measures of the piece

   1. At least 5 starting points each practice session.

❤️❤️Theory in Newzik

1. GO TO YOUR PDF “THEORY 01 02 Pitch & Notation”

   1. Finish pages 11-18

   2. ❤️What is an “accidental?”

🖤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:

Practice starting from any measure of any piece below.

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

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

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

4. 💜To Fly Like an Eagle (Prep B)

5. Jingle Bells Duet

December 30, 2023

2023 Fall Milestones

1. RCM Level B

2. Theory Unit 1?

3. Performance Class

🎹 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

Angelfish by Anne Crosby Gaudet (L. 1, B)

Early One Morning (L. 1, B)

❤️❤️Minuet in D Major by Leopold Mozart (1719-1787) (L. 1, A)

1. Mm. 11-12: practice hands alone then together 3 times correctly - focus = expression / position

2. Practice moving from measures 8-9

3. Finish learning mm. 13 to the end. Do the NFRPE practice, one measure at a time.

❤️Theory in Newzik

1. GO TO YOUR PDF “THEORY 01 02 Pitch & Notation”

   1. Finish pages 11-18

   2. ❤️What is an “accidental?”

🖤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:

Practice starting from any measure of any piece below.

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

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

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

4. To Fly Like an Eagle (Prep B)

5. Jingle Bells Duet

December 23, 2023

2023 Fall Milestones

1. RCM Level B

2. Theory Unit 1?

3. Performance Class

🎹 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

Angelfish by Anne Crosby Gaudet (L. 1, B)

Early One Morning (L. 1, B)

💛Minuet in D Major by Leopold Mozart (1719-1787) (L. 1, A)

1. Mm. 11-12: practice hands alone then together 3 times correctly - focus = expression / position

2. Practice moving from measures 8-9

3. Finish learning mm. 13 to the end. Do the NFRPE practice, one measure at a time.

❤️Theory in Newzik

1. GO TO YOUR PDF “THEORY 01 02 Pitch & Notation”

   1. Complete pages 6-12

   2. Finish the rest of the unit if you have time! Bonus!

🖤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:

Practice starting from any measure of any piece below.

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

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

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

4. To Fly Like an Eagle (Prep B)

5. Jingle Bells Duet

December 16, 2023

2023 Fall Milestones

1. RCM Level B

2. Theory Unit 1?

3. Performance Class

🎹 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

❤️Minuet in D Major by Leopold Mozart (1719-1787)

1. Mm. 1-2: HT fingering correct: 3 times in-a-row correctly each practice session.

2. Mm. 3-4: RH fingering correct: 3 times in-a-row correctly each practice session.

3. Mm. 3-4: HT fingering correct: 3 times in-a-row correctly each practice session.

4. Mm. 1-4: HT fingering correct: 3 times in-a-row correctly each practice session.

   1. REMEMBER THE LH NOTES ARE DETACHED. 😎

5. Mm. 5-6: RH fingering correct: 3 times in-a-row correctly each practice session.

6. Mm. 5-6: HT fingering correct: 3 times in-a-row correctly each practice session.

7. Mm. 7-8: RH fingering correct: 3 times in-a-row correctly each practice session.

8. Mm. 7-8: LH fingering correct: 3 times in-a-row correctly each practice session.

9. Mm. 7-8: HT fingering correct: 3 times in-a-row correctly each practice session.

10. Mm. 9-10: HT fingering correct: 3 times in-a-row correctly each practice session.

11. Mm. 11-12: RH fingering correct: 3 times in-a-row correctly each practice session.

12. Mm. 11-12: LH fingering correct: 3 times in-a-row correctly each practice session.

13. Mm. 11-12: HT fingering correct: 3 times in-a-row correctly each practice session.

14. Mm. 13-14: RH fingering correct: 3 times in-a-row correctly each practice session.

15. Mm. 13-14: LH fingering correct: 3 times in-a-row correctly each practice session.

16. Mm. 13-14: HT fingering correct: 3 times in-a-row correctly each practice session

💜Theory in Newzik

1. GO TO YOUR PDF “THEORY 01 02 Pitch & Notation”

   1. Complete pages 6-12

   2. Finish the rest of the unit if you have time! Bonus!

🖤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:

Practice starting from any measure of any piece below.

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

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

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

4. To Fly Like an Eagle (Prep B)

5. Jingle Bells Duet

December 9, 2023

2023 Fall Milestones

1. RCM Level B

2. Theory Unit 1?

3. Performance Class

🎹 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. Please practice playing the expression with exaggeration - especially the staccato.

💚Minuet in D Major by Leopold Mozart (1719-1787)

1. Please make sure the LH is always detached (not legato) unless it says so.

2. Fix the LH notes in measure 7 (three times in-a-row correctly every practice session).

3. Learn measures 9 to the end, TWO MEASURES AT A TIME.

   1. RH alone 3 times with NOTES AND FINGERING

   2. LH alone 3 times NOTES AND FINGERING

   3. HT 3 times NOTES AND FINGERING

💚Theory in Newzik

1. GO TO YOUR PDF “THEORY 01 02 Pitch & Notation”

   1. Complete pages 6-12

   2. Finish the rest of the unit if you have time! Bonus!

🖤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:

Practice starting from any measure of any piece below.

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

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

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

4. To Fly Like an Eagle (Prep B)

5. Jingle Bells Duet

November 27, 2023

2023 Fall Milestones

1. RCM Level B

2. Theory Unit 1?

3. Performance Class

🎹 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. Review by practicing starting from any measure of the piece.

2. Play in performance class

💚Minuet in D Major by Leopold Mozart (1719-1787)

1. Watch the Mozart measures 1-5 Revisions video in Newzik. Follow the instructions.

2. Practice measures 6-8: Focus on correct fingering.

   1. RH alone 3 times

   2. LH alone 3 times

   3. HT 3 times.

3. Create your own instructional video for measures 9-12, based on the two previous practice videos. Send to Dustin when it’s finished!

💚Theory in Newzik

1. GO TO YOUR PDF “THEORY 01 02 Pitch & Notation”

   1. Complete pages 6-12

   2. Finish the rest of the unit if you have time! Bonus!

🖤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:

Practice starting from any measure of any piece below.

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

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

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

4. To Fly Like an Eagle (Prep B)

5. Jingle Bells Duet

November 12, 2023

2023 Fall Milestones

1. RCM Level B

2. Theory Unit 1?

3. Performance Class

🎹 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

💚Minuet in D Major by Leopold Mozart (1719-1787)

1. See the new practice video in your PDF!

💚Theory in Newzik

1. GO TO YOUR PDF “THEORY 01 02 Pitch & Notation”

   1. Complete pages 6-12

   2. Finish the rest of the unit if you have time! Bonus!

🖤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:

Practice starting from any measure of any piece below.

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

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

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

4. To Fly Like an Eagle (Prep B)

5. Jingle Bells Duet

November 11, 2023

2023 Fall Milestones

1. RCM Level B

2. Theory Unit 1?

3. Performance Class

🎹 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

💚Minuet in D Major by Leopold Mozart (1719-1787)

1. Measures 1-2 LH: do the quarter rest and fix fingering

2. Measures 1-2 RH: fix the fingering

3. Measures 1-2 HT: fix fingering and rests

4. Measures 3-4 RH: fix fingering

5. Measures 3-4 LH: fix fingering

6. Measure 4: RH: do the two-note slur

7. Practice m. 5 with hand position “in the black” and FIX FINGERING.

💚Theory in Newzik

1. GO TO YOUR PDF “THEORY 01 02 Pitch & Notation”

   1. Complete pages 6-12

   2. Finish the rest of the unit if you have time! Bonus!

🖤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:

Practice starting from any measure of any piece below.

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

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

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

4. To Fly Like an Eagle (Prep B)

5. Jingle Bells Duet

November 4, 2023

2023 Fall Milestones

1. RCM Level B

2. Theory Unit 1?

3. Performance Class

🎹 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

💚Minuet in D Major by Leopold Mozart (1719-1787)

1. Practice with the new video!

2. Learn the first 5 measures hands alone first, one measure at a time, with NFRPE.

3. Remember that your fingering is very important!

💜Theory in Newzik

1. GO TO YOUR PDF “THEORY 01 02 Pitch & Notation”

   1. Complete 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

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

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

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

4. To Fly Like an Eagle (Prep B)

5. Jingle Bells Duet

October 29, 2023

2023 Fall Milestones

1. RCM Level B

2. Theory Unit 1?

3. Performance Class

🎹 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

💚Minuet in D Major by Leopold Mozart (1719-1787)

1. Learn the first 5 measures hands alone first, one measure at a time, with NFRPE.

2. Remember that your fingering is very important!

💜Theory in Newzik

1. GO TO YOUR PDF “THEORY 01 02 Pitch & Notation”

   1. Complete 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

💜Note Speed: Play with Dustin next time.

💜Play and add-on game:

1. Next time, create a new melody with Dustin and write it down in Newzik.

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

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

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

4. To Fly Like an Eagle (Prep B)

5. Jingle Bells Duet

October 21, 2023

2023 Fall Milestones

1. RCM Level B

2. Theory Unit 1?

3. Performance Class

🎹 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

💜New piece next week

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

1. Measures 7-8: Fix RH fingering alone, then HT. 3 times correctly each practice session.

2. Measures 9-12: Fix RH fingering alone, then HT. 3 times correctly each practice session. Play inside the black please!

3. Measures 5-12: Hands together after doing steps 1 and 2 above. 3 times correctly each practice session.

4. Measures 13 to the End: Learn with NFRPE

💜Theory in Newzik

1. GO TO YOUR PDF “THEORY 01 02 Pitch & Notation”

   1. Complete 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

💜Note Speed: Play with Dustin next time.

💜Play and add-on game:

1. Next time, create a new melody with Dustin and write it down in Newzik.

🖤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

October 8, 2023

2023 Fall Milestones

1. RCM Level B

2. Theory Unit 1?

3. Performance Class

🎹 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. BLOCK each measure and then play as written.

2. Remember the B-flats and E-flats!

3. Remember to play further into the black keys if needed

💜Theory in Newzik

1. GO TO YOUR PDF “THEORY 01 02 Pitch & Notation”

   1. Complete 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

💜Note Speed: Play with Dustin next time.

💜Play and add-on game:

1. Next time, create a new melody with Dustin and write it down in Newzik.

🖤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

September 30, 2023

2023 Fall Milestones

1. RCM Level B

2. Theory Unit 1?

3. Performance Class

🎹 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. One measure at a time (always playing to the downbeat of the following measures), learn measures 9 to the end! Use your NFPER chart.

2. Remember for each new measure: SAY THE NAMES OF THE NOTES OUT LOUD BEFORE YOU TOUCH THE KEYS! 😎

3. Remember to play further into the black keys if needed

💜Theory in Newzik

1. GO TO YOUR PDF “THEORY 01 02 Pitch & Notation”

   1. Complete 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

💜Note Speed: Play with Dustin next time.

💜Play and add-on game:

1. Next time, create a new melody with Dustin and write it down in Newzik.

🖤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

September 23, 2023

2023 Fall Milestones

1. RCM Level B

2. Theory Unit 1?

3. Performance Class

🎹 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. Measures 7-8: Right hand: play correct notes, fingering and position (remember thumb goes inside the black key area and REMEMBER RH FINGER 4!).

2. Measures 5, 6 and 7: Block (play at the same time) the notes in the highlighted yellow, blue and purple.

3. Measures 5, 6 and 7: Play the notes as written, THINKING about how you blocked them above.

4. Now add measures 7-8 and remember RH FINGER 4 AND THUMB IN THE BLACK!

💜Theory in Newzik

1. GO TO YOUR PDF “THEORY 01 02 Pitch & Notation”

   1. Complete 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

💜Note Speed: Play with Dustin next time.

💜Play and add-on game:

1. Next time, create a new melody with Dustin and write it down in Newzik.

🖤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

September 16, 2023

2023 Fall Milestones

1. RCM Level B

2. Theory Unit 1?

3. Performance Class

🎹 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 02 Pitch & Notation”

   1. Complete 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. Next time, create a new melody with Dustin and write it down in Newzik.

🖤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

September 9, 2023

2023 Fall Milestones

1. RCM Level B

2. Theory Unit 1?

3. Performance Class

🎹 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. Fix all of the red / green pen in your 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. Next time, create a new melody with Dustin and write it down in Newzik.

🖤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

July 14, 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. Next time, create a new melody with Dustin and write it down in Newzik.

🖤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

July 11, 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. Next time, create a new melody with Dustin and write it down in Newzik.

🖤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