July 16, 2026 (4 of 8)

Position is Priority in All Assignments

Repertoire

🟪Lemon Sherbet Rag by Barbara Arents (L. 3, C)

  1. Fix all the purple markings.

🟩Musette in D Major, BWV Anh. 126 attr. Johann Sebastian Bach (L. 3, A)

  1. Dynamics were so good!

  2. Make the ending sound like more of an “ending” by gradually slowing down (subtle) and increasing the dynamic.

  3. The rhythm needs to be rock solid in the LH. Just listen for this as you play it.

🟩Sonatina in C Major, op. 36 no. 1, Allegro by Muzio Clementi (L. 3, B)

  1. Expressive decisions related to the hierachry of the beat. M. 1 for example - the last two notes: which one is softer?

  2. Keep the LH alberti bass in mm. 9, 11, 32, 34 - softer.

  3. Next lesson increase tempo.

🟩Sonatina in A Minor op. 94, no. 4, Allegro moderato by Albert Biehl (L. 3, B)

  1. The descending four-note 8th note motives: please don’t start them louder than the previous note. Example in m. 1. Keep the LH soft - don’t cresc. along with the RH.

🟩The Stormy Sea by Ann Crosby Gaudet (L. 3, C)

  1. Come off with hand and foot quickly - last note of the piece.

Theory & Musicianship

🟩Theory Level 3: Unit 7.

  1. Complete the unite

🟩Sight-reading 2B

  1. Complete pages 54-68 (numbers written in the music)

🟩Four Star Level 3

  1. Finish Set 2-3

Technique

🟩Hanon No. 1

  1. Do the wrist movements correctly before you put it hands together.

RCM Technical Requirements: Level 3

  1. Decide with Dustin which scales to work on (Thursday)

  2. Write “NFPER” next to each item in Newzik. Focus on one or more at a time, and check them off as you go! Please do this as a slow tempo.

  3. Please focus on close fingers to the keys.







⬛️Level 3 Pieces

  1. Minuet in G Minor BWV Anh. 115 by Christian Petzold (L. 3, A)

Focus Tracker

💚💚💛💛💚💛💜❤️💚💚💜❤️💚💜❤️🖤❤️❤️💚💚💚💚💚❤️💚💚🖤🧡💚💚💚💚🧡💚❤️🧡❤️💚💚💚💚💛💚❤️

(53 points)

❤️= 4 POINTS (+ bonus = no reminders)

💚= 3 POINTS

💛= 2 POINTS

💜= 1 POINT

🖤= 0 POINTS

HERE IS THE LINK TO I SPY PRACTICE VIDEO
https://www.videoask.com/f034bc97a







REVIEW LIST

Review the pieces on this list, with your music, one time each week.

🟩Etude in D Minor op. 82, no. 65 (L. 2, Etude)

🟩 Écossaise in G Major, WoO 23 by Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) (L. 2, A)

🟩I Spy by Melody Bober (b. 1955) (L. 2, B)

🟩Farewell op. 98 no. 4 by Aleksandr Grechaninov (L. 2, B)

💚Cranky Cat by Teresa Richert (b. 1964) (L. 1, C)

💚Far Away by Teresa Richert (b. 1864) (L. 1 Etude)

💚This Guy’s Disguised by Bradley Sowash (L. 1, B)

💚German Dance in D Major Hob. IX:22, no. 2 by Franz Jospeh Haydn (1732-1809) (L. 1, A)

💜Looking-Glass River by Nancy & Randall Faber (Prep. B)

💚Raptors by Kevin Olson (Prep. B)

💚New Shoes by Linda Niamath (Prep B)

💚The Lively Boy (Prep A)

💚Leaping the Waves with Dolphins (Prep B)

💚Curious Cat

💚Marching by Kabalevsky















🎨 Color-Focus Practice (NFPER)

At the top of your music, write NFPER using the following color system:

  • N – Notes – correct pitches and accidentals (🟥 Red)

  • F – Fingering – consistent, effective finger choices (🟨 Yellow)

  • P – Position – hand shape, posture, and keyboard geography (🟧 Orange)

  • E – Expression – phrasing, dynamics, articulation, tone, etc. (🟪 Purple)

  • R – Rhythm – steady pulse, accurate timing, and rests (🟦 Blue)

✅ If you're only recording audio, just use NER.

Step-by-Step Practice Flow

  1. Record your section once — video is best, but audio is fine too.

  2. Listen back with one color/goal in mind.

  3. As you listen, mark your music using that color anywhere it needs improvement.

  4. Repeat for each remaining color, one at a time, until all five have been addressed.

  5. Choose a small “spot” section from your markings — just a few measures or a tricky passage.

“Spot” until it’s solid — meaning:

  • ✅ 3 times in a row correctly, or

  • ✅ 5 total correct repetitions, then move on.








  1. Focus on one or two colors at a time while practicing that spot.

  2. Use the troubleshooting checklist below if you're stuck.

🔧 Troubleshooting Tips

🎯 If you’ve tried to fix something three times in-a-row and it’s still not working, don’t just repeat it — troubleshoot:

  • Do you need to slow down?

  • Should you practice hands alone?

  • Could you make the spot even smaller?

  • Would technical exercises help (staccato, accents, etc.)?

  • Do you need to think ahead more clearly?