November 13, 2021

🟢 - On the right track, great work!

🟡 - On the right track but it needs detailed attention.

🔴 - This was not prepared or it needs a lot of attention and focus this week.

⚫️ - No assignment this week. Do not practice this item.

🟣 - We didn’t get to this item but we may look at it next week.



PLEASE START YOUR PRACTICE WITH THE RED 🔴 ITEMS FIRST, THEN PURPLE🟣, THEN YELLOW 🟡, FOLLOWED BY GREEN 🟢


Lesson Assignments

  1. Oranges and Lemons by Boris Berlin

    🟢🟢🟢🟣

    1. Do assignments 4 and 5.

    2. Do the NFRPE charts for both assignments.

    3. I need to see them completed so I can understand how many checks you’re using for each item.

      1. Next piece Calico Cat

  2. Distant Chimes

    🟢🟢🟣🟢🟢🟢🟡

    1. Use your jar to choose three random places to start in this piece every practice session. Be able to start from any measure of the piece with your music.

  3. GO TO YOUR PDF SIGHTREADING 00 62-95

    🟢🟣🟢🟡🟡🔴

    1. Keep legs down, back straight, chest out, wrists up (no spider fingers).

    2. Prepare pages 13-16 of the PDF

  4. Note Reading Worksheets

    🟣🟢🟣🟢🟢

    1. Do “Note Reading Worksheet Sol Clef” page 2-3

    2. Do “Note Reading Worksheet Fa Clef” pages 2-3

  5. Theory

    🟢🟢🟡🟣🟢🔴🔴

    1. Prepare 00_05 “Rhythm”pages 5-9

    2. Be able to teach Dustin about ANYTHING that’s on the page.

  6. A SONG by ALEXANDER GEDIKE

    🟢🟢🟣🟢🟣🟣🟢

    1. Practice starting from ANY MEASURE of the piece. Choose 2 different spots each practice session and be able to READ the notes and start there.






November 11, 2021

🟢 - On the right track, great work!

🟡 - On the right track but it needs detailed attention.

🔴 - This was not prepared or it needs a lot of attention and focus this week.

⚫️ - No assignment this week. Do not practice this item.

🟣 - We didn’t get to this item but we may look at it next week.



PLEASE START YOUR PRACTICE WITH THE RED 🔴 ITEMS FIRST, THEN PURPLE🟣, THEN YELLOW 🟡, FOLLOWED BY GREEN 🟢


Lesson Assignments

  1. Oranges and Lemons by Boris Berlin

    🟢🟢🟢🟣

    1. Do assignments 4 and 5. Do the NFRPE charts for both assignments. I need to see them completed so I can understand how many checks you’re using for each item.

      1. Next piece Calico Cat

  2. Distant Chimes

    🟢🟢🟣🟢🟢🟢🟡

    1. Use your jar to choose three random places to start in this piece every practice session. Be able to start from any measure of the piece with your music.

  3. GO TO YOUR PDF SIGHTREADING 00 62-95

    🟢🟣🟢🟡🟡🔴

    1. Keep legs down, back straight, chest out, wrists up (no spider fingers).

    2. Prepare pages 13-16 of the PDF

  4. Note Reading Worksheets

    🟣🟢🟣🟢🟢

    1. Do “Note Reading Worksheet Sol Clef” page 2-3

    2. Do “Note Reading Worksheet Fa Clef” pages 2-3

  5. Theory

    🟢🟢🟡🟣🟢🔴🔴

    1. Prepare 00_05 “Rhythm”pages 5-9

    2. Be able to teach Dustin about ANYTHING that’s on the page.

  6. A SONG by ALEXANDER GEDIKE

    🟢🟢🟣🟢🟣🟣🟢

    1. Practice starting from ANY MEASURE of the piece. Choose 2 different spots each practice session and be able to READ the notes and start there.






October 31, 2021

🟢 - On the right track, great work!

🟡 - On the right track but it needs detailed attention.

🔴 - This was not prepared or it needs a lot of attention and focus this week.

⚫️ - No assignment this week. Do not practice this item.

🟣 - We didn’t get to this item but we may look at it next week.



PLEASE START YOUR PRACTICE WITH THE RED 🔴 ITEMS FIRST, THEN PURPLE🟣, THEN YELLOW 🟡, FOLLOWED BY GREEN 🟢


Lesson Assignments

  1. Oranges and Lemons by Boris Berlin

    🟢🟢🟣

    1. Assignment 2:

      1. Fix all the yellow pen in your Newzik

    2. Do assignment 3. Follow the practice video about the NFRPE charts.

      1. Next piece Calico Cat

  2. Distant Chimes

    🟢🟣🟢🟢🟢🟡

    1. Be able to play all of this piece with WRISTS UP

  3. GO TO YOUR PDF SIGHTREADING 00 62-95

    🟢🟣🟢🟡🟡🔴

    1. Keep legs down, back straight, chest out, wrists up (no spider fingers).

    2. Prepare pages 13-16 of the PDF

  4. Note Reading Worksheets

    🟢🟣🟢🟢

    1. Do “Note Reading Worksheet Sol Clef” page 2-3

    2. Do “Note Reading Worksheet Fa Clef” pages 2-3

  5. Theory

    🟢🟡🟣🟢🔴🔴

    1. Prepare 00_05 “Rhythm”pages 1-4

  6. A SONG by ALEXANDER GEDIKE

    🟢🟣🟢🟣🟣🟢

    1. Practice starting from ANY MEASURE of the piece. Choose 2 different spots each practice session and be able to READ the notes and start there.






October 23, 2021

🟢 - On the right track, great work!

🟡 - On the right track but it needs detailed attention.

🔴 - This was not prepared or it needs a lot of attention and focus this week.

⚫️ - No assignment this week. Do not practice this item.

🟣 - We didn’t get to this item but we may look at it next week.



PLEASE START YOUR PRACTICE WITH THE RED 🔴 ITEMS FIRST, THEN PURPLE🟣, THEN YELLOW 🟡, FOLLOWED BY GREEN 🟢


Lesson Assignments

  1. Oranges and Lemons by Boris Berlin

    1. Assignment Progress: 🟢🟣

    2. Do assignment 2. Follow the practice video about the NFRPE charts.

      1. Next piece Calico Cat

  2. Distant Chimes

    1. Lesson Progress:🟣🟢🟢🟢🟡

    2. Be able to play all of this piece with WRISTS UP

  3. GO TO YOUR PDF SIGHTREADING 00 62-95

    1. Lesson Progress:🟣🟢🟡🟡🔴

    2. Keep legs down, back straight, chest out, wrists up (no spider fingers).

  4. Note Reading Worksheets

    1. LESSON PROGRESS:🟣🟢🟢

    2. Do “Note Reading Worksheet Sol Clef” page 1

    3. Do “Note Reading Worksheet Fa Clef” page 1

  5. Theory

    1. Lesson Progress:🟡🟣🟢🔴🔴

    2. Prepare 00_04 The Grand Staff, pages 5-6

  6. A SONG by ALEXANDER GEDIKE

    1. Lesson Progress:🟣🟢🟣🟣🟢

    2. Practice starting from ANY MEASURE of the piece. Choose 2 different spots each practice session and be able to READ the notes and start there.

    3. 🟡Remember to have good position!






September 11, 2021

  1. Distant Chimes

    1. Learn mm. 9-16

    2. USE YOUR MUSIC - DON’T DEPEND ON YOUR EAR.

  2. GO TO YOUR PDF SIGHTREADING 00 62-95

    1. Move on after A Joke For You

2. Theory

  1. Prepare 00_04 The Grand Staff

    1. Do pages 1-4

4. A SONG by ALEXANDER GEDIKE

  1. Listen to the audio for mm. 11-12 and practice

  2. Listen to the audio for mm. 13-14 and practice

August 19, 2021

  1. Distant Chimes

    1. Learn measures 1-4

    2. USE YOUR MUSIC - DON’T DEPEND ON YOUR EAR.

  2. GO TO YOUR PDF SIGHTREADING 00 62-95

    1. Move on after A Joke For You

2. Theory

  1. Prepare 00_04 The Grand Staff

    1. Do pages 1-4

5. A SONG by ALEXANDER GEDIKE

  1. Listen to the audio for mm. 11-12 and practice

  2. Listen to the audio for mm. 13-14 and practice

August 10, 2021

  1. Distant Chimes

    1. We’ll start this next week!

  2. GO TO YOUR PDF SIGHTREADING 00 62-95

    1. Move on after A Joke For You

2. Theory

  1. Prepare 00_04 The Grand Staff

    1. Do pages 1-4

5. A SONG by ALEXANDER GEDIKE

  1. Listen to the audio for mm. 11-12 and practice

  2. Listen to the audio for mm. 13-14 and practice

August 5, 2021

  1. GO TO YOUR PDF SIGHTREADING 00 62-95

    1. Move on after A Joke For You

2. Theory

  1. Prepare 00_04 The Grand Staff

    1. Do pages 1-4

5. A SONG by ALEXANDER GEDIKE

  1. Listen to the audio for mm. 11-12 and practice

  2. Listen to the audio for mm. 13-14 and practice

2020-2021 Lesson 32 of 32

  1. GO TO YOUR PDF SIGHTREADING 00 62-95

    1. DO “A Joke for You” days 3-6

2. Theory

  1. Prepare 00_04 The Grand Staff

    1. Do pages 1-4

5. A SONG by ALEXANDER GEDIKE

  1. Listen to the audio for mm. 11-12 and practice

  2. Listen to the audio for mm. 13-14 and practice

2020-2021 Lesson 31 of 32

  1. GO TO YOUR PDF SIGHTREADING 00 62-95

    1. DO “A Joke for You” days 3-6

2. Theory

  1. Prepare 00_04 The Grand Staff

    1. Do pages 1-4

5. A SONG by ALEXANDER GEDIKE

  1. Listen to the audio for mm. 11-12 and practice

  2. Listen to the audio for mm. 13-14 and practice

2020-2021 Lesson 30 of 32

  1. GO TO YOUR PDF SIGHTREADING 00 62-95

    1. DO “A Joke for You” days 3-6

2. Theory

  1. Prepare 00_04 The Grand Staff

    1. Do pages 1-4

5. A SONG by ALEXANDER GEDIKE

  1. Go to “Gedike Alexander A Song Op 36” and prepare mm. 1-8 hands together.

  2. Listen to the audio for measures 9-12, RH, LH and HT. Nice work!

2020-2021 Lesson 29 of 32

  1. GO TO YOUR PDF SIGHTREADING 00 46-61

    1. DO PAGES 6-10 OF THE PDF

    2. BONUS: FINISH THE ENTIRE THING!

2. Theory

  1. Prepare 00_03 Bass Staff PDF

    1. Do pages 7-8

5. A SONG by ALEXANDER GEDIKE

  1. Go to “Gedike Alexander A Song Op 36” and prepare mm. 1-8 hands together.

  2. Listen to the recording I made for you in Newzik!

2020-2021 Lesson 27 of 32

  1. GO TO YOUR PDF SIGHTREADING 00 46-61

    1. DO PAGES 6-10 OF THE PDF

    2. BONUS: FINISH THE ENTIRE THING!

2. Theory

  1. Prepare 00_03 Bass Staff PDF

    1. Do pages 7-8

5. A SONG by ALEXANDER GEDIKE

  1. Review assignments 2 and 3

  2. Prepare assignment 4

  3. Assignment 5 is a bonus.

2020-2021 Lesson 26 of 32

1. *Sight Reading in Newzik:

  1. GO TO YOUR PDF SIGHTREADING 00 46-61

    1. Do at least 1 of these per day!

2. Theory

  1. Prepare 00_03 Bass Staff PDF

    1. Do pages 7-8

5. A SONG by ALEXANDER GEDIKE

  1. Go to your “Practice Guide GEDIKE” assignment 01-02 and follow the instructions for Assignment 3

  2. Listen to the recording inside the PDF to double check your work.