December 23, 2024

❤️= Priority above all else (repeated issues or reglect).

💛= Priority after red (on the right track but needs more work).

💜= Item we did not do at the last lesson. Lesson priority before green.

💚= on the right track! Practice these items as usual but prioritize other colors first.

🖤= don’t practice this item (on hold).

💚RCM Exam Level 1 - Remote

1. January 11, 2025 - 6 pm

2. Repertoire:

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

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

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

   4. Young Ludwig Exploring by Forrest Kinney (L. 1, C)

Musical Note Identification Exercise
Test your knowledge of musical notes by identifying them quickly and accurately. Click the button below to start the exercise.
[Start Exercise]

Keep a Practice Journal / Log Every Day

#1💚RCM Technical Requirements Level 1 PDF in Newzik

(5-7 min each day)

1. Metronome 50, two notes per tick (BUT, start without metronome, then add it, then without, then with).Sasha

   1. Please see the diagram on page 4

   2. FINGERING NEEDS TO BE CORRECT.

2. Remember these need to be memorized for the exam. Practice with the music, then without, then with, etc.

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

(4-6 min each day)

1. Play through once recording yourself then listen back for any issues.

2. Practice once through with metronome marking 72 per quarter note.

3. Then again with metronome 100

#3💚Four Star Sight Reading and Ear Tests Level 1

(4-7 min each day)

1. Go to your “FOUR STAR Level 01_10” in Newzik

2. Prepare the entire PDF

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

(5-8 min each day)

1. Hands alone once per day.

2. Once hands together.

3. Practice starting from three random measures once per day.

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

(5-8 min three times per week)

1. Review three times a week with music.

2. Start from several random measures with the music.

3. Play a small section with and without the music.

4. This needs to be memorized.

#6💚Young Ludwig Exploring (L. 1, C)

(3-5 min each day)

1. Focus on expression

2. Practice starting from any measure of the piece.

3. Practice with the metronome.

🖤Etude in D Major by Czerny (L. 2, Etude) (7-15 min each day)

1. Goal this week is to play LH accompaniment quietly.

🖤Theory in Newzik (5-10 min each day)

1. GO TO YOUR PDF “THEORY 01 07”

   1. Prepare all of Unit 7

🖤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 15, 2024

❤️= Priority above all else (repeated issues or reglect).

💛= Priority after red (on the right track but needs more work).

💜= Item we did not do at the last lesson. Lesson priority before green.

💚= on the right track! Practice these items as usual but prioritize other colors first.

🖤= don’t practice this item (on hold).

💚RCM Exam Level 1 - Remote

1. January 11, 2025 - 6 pm

2. Repertoire:

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

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

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

   4. Young Ludwig Exploring by Forrest Kinney (L. 1, C)

Musical Note Identification Exercise
Test your knowledge of musical notes by identifying them quickly and accurately. Click the button below to start the exercise.
[Start Exercise]

Keep a Practice Journal / Log Every Day

#1💚RCM Technical Requirements Level 1 PDF in Newzik

(5-7 min each day)

1. Metronome 50, two notes per tick (BUT, start without metronome, then add it, then without, then with).Sasha

   1. Please see the diagram on page 4

   2. FINGERING NEEDS TO BE CORRECT.

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

(4-6 min each day)

1. Play through once recording yourself then listen back for any issues.

2. Practice once through with metronome marking 72 per quarter note.

3. Then again with metronome 100

#3💚Four Star Sight Reading and Ear Tests Level 1

(4-7 min each day)

1. Go to your “FOUR STAR Level 01_10” in Newzik

2. Prepare the entire PDF

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

(5-8 min each day)

1. Hands alone once per day.

2. Once hands together.

3. Practice starting from three random measures once per day.

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

(5-8 min three times per week)

1. Review three times a week with music.

2. Start from several random measures with the music.

3. Play a small section with and without the music.

4. This needs to be memorized.

#6💚Young Ludwig Exploring (L. 1, C)

(3-5 min each day)

1. Focus on expression

2. Practice starting from any measure of the piece.

3. Practice with the metronome.

🖤Etude in D Major by Czerny (L. 2, Etude) (7-15 min each day)

1. Goal this week is to play LH accompaniment quietly.

🖤Theory in Newzik (5-10 min each day)

1. GO TO YOUR PDF “THEORY 01 07”

   1. Prepare all of Unit 7

🖤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 17, 24 & December 7, 2024

❤️= Priority above all else (repeated issues or reglect).

💛= Priority after red (on the right track but needs more work).

💜= Item we did not do at the last lesson. Lesson priority before green.

💚= on the right track! Practice these items as usual but prioritize other colors first.

🖤= don’t practice this item (on hold).

💚RCM Exam Level 1 - Remote

1. January 11, 2025 - 6 pm

2. Repertoire:

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

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

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

   4. Young Ludwig Exploring by Forrest Kinney (L. 1, C)

Musical Note Identification Exercise
Test your knowledge of musical notes by identifying them quickly and accurately. Click the button below to start the exercise.
[Start Exercise]

#1💚RCM Technical Requirements Level 1 PDF in Newzik

(5-7 min each day)

1. Metronome 50, two notes per tick (BUT, start without metronome, then add it, then without, then with).Sasha

   1. Please see the diagram on page 4

   2. FINGERING NEEDS TO BE CORRECT.

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

(3-5 min each day)

1. Play through once recording yourself then listen back for any issues.

2. Fix all of the pen.

#3💚Four Star Sight Reading and Ear Tests Level 1

(4-7 min each day)

1. Go to your “FOUR STAR Level 01_09” in Newzik

2. Prepare the entire PDF

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

(5-8 min each day)

1. Practice with metronome m.m. 100 per quarter note.

2. Spot measures 9-12

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

(5-8 min three times per week)

1. Review three times a week with music.

2. Start from several random measures with the music.

3. Play a small section with and without the music.

4. This needs to be memorized.

#6💚Young Ludwig Exploring (L. 1, C)

(3-5 min each day)

1. Focus on expression

2. Practice starting from any measure of the piece.

3. Practice with the metronome.

🖤Etude in D Major by Czerny (L. 2, Etude) (7-15 min each day)

1. Goal this week is to play LH accompaniment quietly.

🖤Theory in Newzik (5-10 min each day)

1. GO TO YOUR PDF “THEORY 01 07”

   1. Prepare all of Unit 7

🖤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 2, 2024

❤️= Priority above all else (repeated issues or reglect).

💛= Priority after red (on the right track but needs more work).

💜= Item we did not do at the last lesson. Lesson priority before green.

💚= on the right track! Practice these items as usual but prioritize other colors first.

🖤= don’t practice this item (on hold).

💚RCM Exam Level 1 - Remote

1. January 11, 2025 - 6 pm

2. Repertoire:

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

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

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

   4. Young Ludwig Exploring by Forrest Kinney (L. 1, C)

💛RCM Technical Requirements Level 1 PDF in Newzik (5-7 min each day)

1. Metronome 50, two notes per tick (BUT, start without metronome, then add it, then without, then with).Sasha

   1. Please see the diagram on page 4

💜Etude in D Major by Czerny (L. 2, Etude) (7-15 min each day)

1. The goals for next week is to get rid of all the markings on the page.

2. LH - remember to hold the bottom notes for their full value (dotted quarter notes)

3. LH - remember to play with the correct fingering.

4. RH - remember to play finger 4 at the start of m. 22

💚Theory in Newzik (5-10 min each day)

1. GO TO YOUR PDF “THEORY 01 07”

   1. Prepare all of Unit 7

💚Four Star Sight Reading and Ear Tests Level 1 (4-7 min each day)

1. Go to your “FOUR STAR Level 01_07” in Newzik

2. Prepare the entire PDF

❤️❤️Detectives by Christine Donkin (b. 1979)(L. 1, Etude) (3-5 min each day)

1. Spot the blue sections three times correctly each practice session.

💚Young Ludwig Exploring (L. 1, C) (3-5 min each day)

1. Focus on expression

2. Practice starting from any measure of the piece.

💜Angelfish by Anne Crosby Gaudet (L. 1, B) (3-5 min each day)

1. Review three times a week with music.

2. Start from several random measures with the music.

❤️Minuet in D Major by Leopold Mozart (1719-1787) (L. 1, A) (3-5 min each day)

1. Relearn, two measures at a time, hands alone, then together.

🖤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

October 26, 2024

❤️= Priority above all else (repeated issues or reglect).

💛= Priority after red (on the right track but needs more work).

💜= Item we did not do at the last lesson. Lesson priority before green.

💚= on the right track! Practice these items as usual but prioritize other colors first.

🖤= don’t practice this item (on hold).

💚RCM Exam Level 1 - Remote

1. January 11, 2025 - 6 pm

2. Repertoire:

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

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

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

   4. Young Ludwig Exploring by Forrest Kinney (L. 1, C)

💚RCM Technical Requirements Level 1 PDF in Newzik (5-7 min each day)

1. Metronome 50, two notes per tick (BUT, start without metronome, then add it, then without, then with).Sasha

   1. Before each scale: RH and LH

      1. Say the key signature out loud and which sharps or flats are involved.

      2. Say out loud where finger four plays - on which note?

      3. If it’s “harmonic minor,” state which note is the raised 7th

   2. The scales of ONE FLAT

      1. D Minor: RH and LH

   3. Chromatic

💛Etude in D Major by Czerny (L. 2, Etude) (7-15 min each day)

1. The goals for next week is to get rid of all the markings on the page.

2. LH - remember to hold the bottom notes for their full value (dotted quarter notes)

3. LH - remember to play with the correct fingering.

4. RH - remember to play finger 4 at the start of m. 22

💜Theory in Newzik (5-10 min each day)

1. GO TO YOUR PDF “THEORY 01 06 “Scales”

   1. Prepare all of Unit 6

💜Four Star Sight Reading and Ear Tests Level 1 (4-7 min each day)

1. Go to your “FOUR STAR Level 01_06” in Newzik

2. Prepare the entire PDF

❤️Detectives by Christine Donkin (b. 1979)(L. 1, Etude) (3-5 min each day)

1. Spot the blue sections three times correctly each practice session.

💛Young Ludwig Exploring (L. 1, C) (3-5 min each day)

1. CHOOSE YOUR CHUNK! 🧀

2. CHOOSE YOUR GOAL 🥅 (NFPER)

3. HANDS ALONE / TOGETHER

4. REPEAT!

💚Angelfish by Anne Crosby Gaudet (L. 1, B) (3-5 min each day)

1. Review three times a week with music.

2. Start from several random measures with the music.

💛Minuet in D Major by Leopold Mozart (1719-1787) (L. 1, A) (3-5 min each day)

1. Review three times a week with music.

2. Start from several random measures with the music.

🖤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

October 20, 2024 (45 min)

❤️= Priority above all else (repeated issues or reglect).

💛= Priority after red (on the right track but needs more work).

💜= Item we did not do at the last lesson. Lesson priority before green.

💚= on the right track! Practice these items as usual but prioritize other colors first.

🖤= don’t practice this item (on hold).

💚RCM Exam Level 1 - Remote

1. January 11, 2025 - 6 pm

2. Repertoire:

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

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

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

   4. Young Ludwig Exploring by Forrest Kinney (L. 1, C)

💛RCM Technical Requirements Level 1 PDF in Newzik (5-7 min each day)

1. Metronome 50, two notes per tick (BUT, start without metronome, then add it, then without, then with).Sasha

   1. Before each scale: RH and LH

      1. Say the key signature out loud and which sharps or flats are involved.

      2. Say out loud where finger four plays - on which note?

      3. If it’s “harmonic minor,” state which note is the raised 7th

   2. ❤️The scales of ONE FLAT

      1. D Minor: RH and LH

   3. Chromatic

💚Etude in D Major by Czerny (L. 2, Etude) (7-15 min each day)

1. The goals for next week is to get rid of all the markings on the page.

2. LH - remember to hold the bottom notes for their full value (dotted quarter notes)

3. LH - remember to play with the correct fingering.

4. RH - remember to play finger 4 at the start of m. 22

💛Theory in Newzik (5-10 min each day)

1. GO TO YOUR PDF “THEORY 01 06 “Scales”

   1. Prepare all of Unit 6

💚Four Star Sight Reading and Ear Tests Level 1 (4-7 min each day)

1. Go to your “FOUR STAR Level 01_05” in Newzik

2. Prepare the entire PDF

💜Detectives by Christine Donkin (b. 1979)(L. 1, Etude) (3-5 min each day)

1. Review three times a week with music.

2. Start from several random measures with the music.

💛Young Ludwig Exploring (L. 1, C) (3-5 min each day)

1. CHOOSE YOUR CHUNK! 🧀

2. CHOOSE YOUR GOAL 🥅 (NFPER)

3. HANDS ALONE / TOGETHER

4. REPEAT!

💜Angelfish by Anne Crosby Gaudet (L. 1, B) (3-5 min each day)

1. Review three times a week with music.

2. Start from several random measures with the music.

💜Minuet in D Major by Leopold Mozart (1719-1787) (L. 1, A) (3-5 min each day)

1. Review three times a week with music.

2. Start from several random measures with the music.

🖤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

October 6, 2024

❤️= Priority above all else (repeated issues or reglect).

💛= Priority after red (on the right track but needs more work).

💜= Item we did not do at the last lesson. Lesson priority before green.

💚= on the right track! Practice these items as usual but prioritize other colors first.

🖤= don’t practice this item (on hold).

Register for Level 1 Exam for 2024 November/December

November/December 2024 Session

Registration Deadline October 16, 2024

Practical Examinations November 30 - December 12, 2024

💚Go RCM Technical Requirements Level 1 PDF in Newzik (5-7 min each day)

1. Metronome 50, two notes per tick (BUT, start without metronome, then add it, then without, then with).Sasha

   1. Before each scale: RH and LH

      1. Say the key signature out loud and which sharps or flats are involved.

      2. Say out loud where finger four plays - on which note?

      3. If it’s “harmonic minor,” state which note is the raised 7th

   2. The scales of ONE FLAT

      1. F Major: RH and LH

      2. D Minor: RH and LH

   3. Contrary Motion C Major

❤️Etude in D Major by Czerny (L. 2, Etude) (7-15 min each day)

1. HOW DO YOU LEARN THIS PIECE?

   1. Choose a small chunk

   2. Use NFPER, hands alone, then together!

2. 💚HT up to measure 16

3. ❤️LH learn to the end.

💛Theory in Newzik (5-10 min each day)

1. GO TO YOUR PDF “THEORY 01 06 “Scales”

   1. Prepare all of Unit 6

💚Four Star Sight Reading and Ear Tests Level 1 (4-7 min each day)

1. Go to your “FOUR STAR Level 01_05” in Newzik

2. Prepare the entire PDF

💜Detectives by Christine Donkin (b. 1979)(L. 1, Etude) (3-5 min each day)

1. Review three times a week with music.

2. Start from several random measures with the music.

💜Young Ludwig Exploring (L. 1, C) (3-5 min each day)

1. Review three times a week with music.

2. Start from several random measures with the music.

💜Angelfish by Anne Crosby Gaudet (L. 1, B) (3-5 min each day)

1. Review three times a week with music.

2. Start from several random measures with the music.

💜Minuet in D Major by Leopold Mozart (1719-1787) (L. 1, A) (3-5 min each day)

1. Review three times a week with music.

2. Start from several random measures with the music.

🖤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

September 29, 2024

❤️= Priority above all else (repeated issues or reglect).

💛= Priority after red (on the right track but needs more work).

💜= Item we did not do at the last lesson. Lesson priority before green.

💚= on the right track! Practice these items as usual but prioritize other colors first.

🖤= don’t practice this item (on hold).

Register for Level 1 Exam for 2024 November/December

November/December 2024 Session

Registration Deadline October 16, 2024

Practical Examinations November 30 - December 12, 2024

💚Go RCM Technical Requirements Level 1 PDF in Newzik (5-7 min each day)

1. Metronome 50, two notes per tick (BUT, start without metronome, then add it, then without, then with).Sasha

   1. Before each scale: RH and LH

      1. Say the key signature out loud and which sharps or flats are involved.

      2. Say out loud where finger four plays - on which note?

      3. If it’s “harmonic minor,” state which note is the raised 7th

   2. The scales of ONE FLAT

      1. F Major: RH and LH

      2. D Minor: RH and LH

❤️Etude in D Major by Czerny (L. 2, Etude) (7-15 min each day)

1. 💚HT up to measure 16

2. ❤️LH learn to the end.

💛Theory in Newzik (5-10 min each day)

1. GO TO YOUR PDF “THEORY 01 06 “Scales”

   1. Prepare all of Unit 6

💚Four Star Sight Reading and Ear Tests Level 1 (4-7 min each day)

1. Go to your “FOUR STAR Level 01_04” in Newzik

2. Prepare the entire PDF

💜Detectives by Christine Donkin (b. 1979)(L. 1, Etude) (3-5 min each day)

1. Review three times a week with music.

2. Start from several random measures with the music.

💜Young Ludwig Exploring (L. 1, C) (3-5 min each day)

1. Review three times a week with music.

2. Start from several random measures with the music.

💜Angelfish by Anne Crosby Gaudet (L. 1, B) (3-5 min each day)

1. Review three times a week with music.

2. Start from several random measures with the music.

💜Minuet in D Major by Leopold Mozart (1719-1787) (L. 1, A) (3-5 min each day)

1. Review three times a week with music.

2. Start from several random measures with the music.

🖤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

September 22, 2024

Register for Level 1 Exam for 2024 November/December

November/December 2024 Session

Registration Deadline October 16, 2024

Practical Examinations November 30 - December 12, 2024

❤️❤️Go RCM Technical Requirements Level 1 PDF in Newzik.

1. Metronome 50, two notes per tick (BUT, start without metronome, then add it, then without, then with).Sasha

   1. The scales of no sharps or flats:

      1. A Harmonic Minor: ❤️RH & ❤️LH:

   2. The scales of ONE sharp

      1. G Major: ❤️RH & 💛LH:

      2. E Natural Minor: 💛RH & 💛LH:

      3. E Harmonic Minor: 💛RH & ❤️LH:

2. Before each scale: RH and LH

   1. Say the key signature out loud and which sharps or flats are involved.

   2. Say out loud where finger four plays - on which note?

   3. If it’s “harmonic minor,” state which note is the raised 7th

💚Etude in D Major by Czerny (L. 2, Etude)

1. 💛Practice LH mm. 6-7 and 13-14 back to back.

2. 💛RH see red highlights / fix mm. 17-26

3. 💚LH learn to the end.

💛Theory in Newzik

1. GO TO YOUR PDF “THEORY 01 05 “Scales”

   1. Finish Unit 5

   2. Prepare Unit 6, pages 1-3

❤️Four Star Sight Reading and Ear Tests Level 1

1. Go to your “FOUR STAR Level 01_03” in Newzik

2. Prepare the entire PDF

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

1. Review three times a week with music.

2. Start from several random measures with the music.

💜Young Ludwig Exploring (L. 1, C)

1. Review three times a week with music.

2. Start from several random measures with the music.

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

1. Review three times a week with music.

2. Start from several random measures with the music.

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

1. Review three times a week with music.

2. Start from several random measures with the music.

🖤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

September 14, 2024

Register for Level 1 Exam for 2024 November/December

November/December 2024 Session

Registration Deadline October 16, 2024

Practical Examinations November 30 - December 12, 2024

❤️Go RCM Technical Requirements Level 1 PDF in Newzik.

1. Metronome 50, two notes per tick

   1. The scales of no sharps or flats:

      1. A Harmonic Minor: 💛RH & ❤️LH:

   2. The scales of ONE sharp

      1. G Major: 💛RH & 💛LH:

      2. E Natural Minor: 💛RH & 💛LH:

      3. E Harmonic Minor: 💛RH & ❤️LH:

2. Before each scale: RH and LH

   1. Say the key signature out loud and which sharps or flats are involved.

   2. Say out loud where finger four plays - on which note?

   3. If it’s “harmonic minor,” state which note is the raised 7th

💚Etude in D Major by Czerny (L. 2, Etude)

1. ❤️LH finish to m. 16

2. RH learn mm. 17-26

❤️Theory in Newzik

1. GO TO YOUR PDF “THEORY 01 05 “Scales”

   1. Plan out the week to finish unit 5.

   2. This will take you at least three days.

   3. Fix highlights and complete the rest of the unit.

❤️Four Star Sight Reading and Ear Tests Level 1

1. Go to your “FOUR STAR Level 01_03” in Newzik

2. Prepare the entire PDF

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

1. Review three times a week with music.

2. Start from several random measures with the music.

💜Young Ludwig Exploring (L. 1, C)

1. Review three times a week with music.

2. Start from several random measures with the music.

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

1. Review three times a week with music.

2. Start from several random measures with the music.

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

1. Review three times a week with music.

2. Start from several random measures with the music.

🖤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

September 7, 2024

Register for Level 1 Exam for 2024 November/December

November/December 2024 Session

Registration Deadline October 16, 2024

Practical Examinations November 30 - December 12, 2024

💛Go RCM Technical Requirements Level 1 PDF in Newzik.

1. Speed-build up to m.m. 69, two notes per tic. Start at m.m. 50, then 54, 58, 63, 66, 69

   1. The scales of no sharps or flats:

      1. C major

      2. A Natural Minor

      3. A Harmonic Minor

   2. The scales of ONE sharp

      1. G Major

      2. E Natural Minor

      3. E Harmonic Minor

2. Before each scale: RH and LH

   1. Say the key signature out loud and which sharps or flats are involved.

   2. Say out loud where finger four plays - on which note?

   3. If it’s “harmonic minor,” state which note is the raised 7th

💚Etude in D Major by Czerny (L. 2, Etude)

1. Prepares measures 1-16 HANDS ALONE with all markings, using your blog video as an answer key (make sure yours looks and sounds like mine).

💛Theory in Newzik

1. GO TO YOUR PDF “THEORY 01 05 “Scales”

   1. Plan out the week to finish unit 5.

   2. This will take you at least three days.

💚Four Star Sight Reading and Ear Tests Level 1

1. Go to your “FOUR STAR Level 01_03” in Newzik

2. Prepare the entire PDF

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

1. Review three times a week with music.

2. Start from several random measures with the music.

💚Young Ludwig Exploring (L. 1, C)

1. Review three times a week with music.

2. Start from several random measures with the music.

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

1. Review three times a week with music.

2. Start from several random measures with the music.

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

1. Review three times a week with music.

2. Start from several random measures with the music.

🖤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

June 23, 2024

Register for Level 1 Exam Remotely

❤️❤️Go RCM Technical Requirements Level 1 PDF in Newzik.

1. PREPARE:

   1. The scales of no sharps or flats:

      1. C major

      2. A Natural Minor

      3. A Harmonic Minor

   2. The scales of ONE sharp

      1. G Major

      2. E Natural Minor

      3. E Harmonic Minor

2. Before each scale: RH and LH

   1. Say the key signature out loud and which sharps or flats are involved.

   2. Say out loud where finger four plays - on which note?

   3. If it’s “harmonic minor,” state which note is the raised 7th

💚Etude in D Major by Czerny (L. 2, Etude)

1. Follow the markings in your music.

2. LH should NOT play as written. Please BLOCK the notes in each measure.

3. RH should follow the wrist arrows

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

1. Review three times a week with music.

2. Start from several random measures with the music.

💚Young Ludwig Exploring (L. 1, C)

1. Review three times a week with music.

2. Start from several random measures with the music.

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

1. Review three times a week with music.

2. Start from several random measures with the music.

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

1. Review three times a week with music.

2. Start from several random measures with the music.

💚Theory in Newzik

1. GO TO YOUR PDF “THEORY 01 05 “Scales”

   1. Finish Unit 5

💜Four Star Sight Reading and Ear Tests Level 1

1. Go to your “FOUR STAR Level 01_02” in Newzik

2. Prepare the entire PDF

🖤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

June 15, 2024

Register for Level 1 Exam Remotely

💚Etude in D Major by Czerny (L. 2, Etude)

1. Follow the markings in your music.

2. LH should NOT play as written. Please BLOCK the notes in each measure.

3. RH should follow the wrist arrows

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

1. Review three times a week with music.

2. Start from several random measures with the music.

💚Young Ludwig Exploring (L. 1, C)

1. Review three times a week with music.

2. Start from several random measures with the music.

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

1. Review three times a week with music.

2. Start from several random measures with the music.

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

1. Review three times a week with music.

2. Start from several random measures with the music.

💚Theory in Newzik

1. GO TO YOUR PDF “THEORY 01 05 “Scales”

   1. Finish Unit 5

❤️Go RCM Technical Requirements Level 1 PDF in Newzik.

1. PREPARE:

   1. C major

   2. A Natural Minor

   3. A Harmonic Minor

   4. G Major

   5. E Natural Minor

   6. E Harmonic Minor

2. Before each scale: RH and LH

   1. Say the key signature out loud and which sharps or flats are involved.

   2. Say out loud where finger four plays - on which note?

   3. If it’s “harmonic minor,” state which note is the raised 7th

💜Four Star Sight Reading and Ear Tests Level 1

1. Go to your “FOUR STAR Level 01_02” in Newzik

2. Prepare the entire PDF

🖤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

June 8, 2024

Recital May 19th 1pm or 3 pm

1. Angelfish

2. Minuet in D Major

3. Young Ludwig Exploring

4. Detectives

Register for Level 1 Exam Remotely

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

1. Review three times a week with music.

2. Start from several random measures with the music.

💚Young Ludwig Exploring (L. 1, C)

1. Review three times a week with music.

2. Start from several random measures with the music.

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

1. Review three times a week with music.

2. Start from several random measures with the music.

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

1. Review three times a week with music.

2. Start from several random measures with the music.

💚Theory in Newzik

1. GO TO YOUR PDF “THEORY 01 05 “Scales”

   1. Finish Unit 5

❤️Go RCM Technical Requirements Level 1 PDF in Newzik.

1. PREPARE:

   1. C major

   2. A Natural Minor

   3. A Harmonic Minor

   4. G Major

   5. E Natural Minor

   6. E Harmonic Minor

2. Before each scale: RH and LH

   1. Say the key signature out loud and which sharps or flats are involved.

   2. Say out loud where finger four plays - on which note?

   3. If it’s “harmonic minor,” state which note is the raised 7th

💚Etude in D Major by Czerny (L. 2, Etude)

1. Follow the markings in your music.

2. LH should NOT play as written. Please BLOCK the notes in each measure.

3. RH should follow the wrist arrows.

💜Four Star Sight Reading and Ear Tests Level 1

1. Go to your “FOUR STAR Level 01_02” in Newzik

2. Prepare the entire PDF

🖤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

May 18, 2024

Recital May 19th 1pm or 3 pm

1. Angelfish

2. Minuet in D Major

3. Young Ludwig Exploring

4. Detectives

Register for Level 1 Exam Remotely

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

1. Review three times a week with music.

2. Start from several random measures with the music.

💚Young Ludwig Exploring (L. 1, C)

1. Review three times a week with music.

2. Start from several random measures with the music.

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

1. Review three times a week with music.

2. Start from several random measures with the music.

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

1. Review three times a week with music.

2. Start from several random measures with the music.

💜Theory in Newzik

1. GO TO YOUR PDF “THEORY 01 03, Rhythm” and 01 05 “Scales”

   1. Finish Unit 3 and prepare Unit 5

💚Go RCM Technical Requirements Level 1 PDF in Newzik.

1. PREPARE:

   1. C major

   2. A Natural Minor

   3. A Harmonic Minor

   4. G Major

   5. E Natural Minor

   6. E Harmonic Minor

2. Before each scale: RH and LH

   1. Say the key signature out loud and which sharps or flats are involved.

   2. Say out loud where finger four plays - on which note?

   3. If it’s “harmonic minor,” state which note is the raised 7th

Etude in D Major by Czerny (L. 2, Etude)

💜Four Star Sight Reading and Ear Tests Level 1

1. Go to your “FOUR STAR Level 01_02” in Newzik

2. Prepare the entire PDF

🖤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

April 27, May 4 & 11, 2024

Recital May 19th 1pm or 3 pm

1. Angelfish

2. Minuet in D Major

3. Young Ludwig Exploring

4. Detectives

Register for Level 1 Exam Remotely

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

1. Practice with the metronome (108 per quarter note). Keep playing if you make mistakes.

2. After you’re done playing through, go back and correct any issues.

3. Fix ANY markings in the music, especially fingering.

💚Young Ludwig Exploring (L. 1, C)

1. LH alone, counting out loud. Get rid of any pauses. See the red pen

2. RH same as above.

3. HT counting

4. More dramatic ending!

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

1. Slow down at the end gradually and fix the register of the RH.

2. Softer dynamics.

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

1. Before you begin each practice section, turn on the metronome no faster than m.m. 100.

2. Practice in four-measure chunks, RH, LH and HT - VERY SLOW

3. At least 3 starting points each practice session.

4. Focus on EXPRESSION and POSITION

🖤Early One Morning (L. 1, B)

💜Theory in Newzik

1. GO TO YOUR PDF “THEORY 01 03, Rhythm” and 01 05 “Scales”

   1. Finish Unit 3 and prepare Unit 5

💚Go to your TECHNIQUE Level 1 PDF in Newzik and follow the instructions in the video and green highlights.

1. Prepare C major, A natural minor and A harmonic minor on page 5

💚Four Star Sight Reading and Ear Tests Level 1

1. Go to your “FOUR STAR Level 01_00_01” in Newzik

2. Prepare the entire PDF

🖤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

April 22, 2024

Recital May 19th 1pm or 3 pm

1. Young Ludwig Exploring

2. Angelfish

3. Minuet in D Major

4. Detectives

Register for Level 1 Exam Remotely

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

1. Practice with the metronome (108 per quarter note). Keep playing if you make mistakes.

2. After you’re done playing through, go back and correct any issues.

3. Practice starting from any measure.

💚Young Ludwig Exploring (L. 1, C)

1. LH alone, counting out loud. Get rid of any pauses. See the red pen

2. RH same as above.

3. HT counting

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

1. Practice starting from any measure of the piece.

2. Make the RH much softer in the first page.

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

1. Practice starting from any measures of the piece

2. At least 3 starting points each practice session.

3. Focus on EXPRESSION and POSITION

🖤Early One Morning (L. 1, B)

💜Theory in Newzik

1. GO TO YOUR PDF “THEORY 01 03, Rhythm” and 01 05 “Scales”

   1. Finish Unit 3 and prepare Unit 5

💚Go to your TECHNIQUE Level 1 PDF in Newzik and follow the instructions in the video and green highlights.

1. Prepare C major, A natural minor and A harmonic minor on page 5

💚Four Star Sight Reading and Ear Tests Level 1

1. Go to your “FOUR STAR Level 01_00_01” in Newzik

2. Prepare the entire PDF

🖤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

March 16, 21, & April 13, 2024

Recital May 19th 1pm or 3 pm

1. Young Ludwig Exploring

2. Angelfish

3. Minuet in D Major

4. Detectives

Register for Level 1 Exam Remotely

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

1. Practice with the metronome (108 per quarter note). Keep playing if you make mistakes.

2. After you’re doing playing through, go back and correct any issues.

3. Practice starting from any measure.

💚Young Ludwig Exploring (L. 1, C)

1. LH alone, counting out loud. Get rid of any pauses. See the red pen

2. RH same as above.

3. HT counting

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

1. Practice starting from any measure of the piece.

2. Make the RH much softer in the first page.

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

1. Practice starting from any measures of the piece

2. At least 3 starting points each practice session.

3. Focus on EXPRESSION and POSITION

🖤Early One Morning (L. 1, B)

💜Theory in Newzik

1. GO TO YOUR PDF “THEORY 01 03, Rhythm” and 01 05 “Scales”

   1. Finish Unit 3 and prepare Unit 5

💚Go to your TECHNIQUE Level 1 PDF in Newzik and follow the instructions in the video and green highlights.

1. Prepare C major, A natural minor and A harmonic minor on page 5

💚Four Star Sight Reading and Ear Tests Level 1

1. Go to your “FOUR STAR Level 01_00_01” in Newzik

2. Prepare the entire PDF

🖤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

March 2, 2024

Register for Level 1 Exam Remotely

Young Ludwig Exploring Next after Angelfish!

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

1. Page 1:

   1. Keep your RH very soft and close to the keys (create the sound of gentle flowing water).

   2. Keep your heel glued to the floor when you pedal - you may need to adjust your sitting position in order to do this correctly.

   3. Fix the fingering in your LH

2. Page 2:

   1. Don’t play staccato in the first system but connect the notes in each hand and then get your hand out of the way of the other.

   2. Finish learning to the end. Remember how easy it was for you to learn when we studied the music beforehand, and found all of the patterns.

🖤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 3 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)

   2. Please fix the errors on page 3

💚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 3 and 4

🖤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

February 10, 2024

Register for Level 1 Exam Remotely

Young Ludwig Exploring Next after Angelfish!

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

1. Review your new section (mm. 13-18) and focus on fingering and expression.

2. Finish learning the rest of the piece!

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 3 and 4

🖤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