Session Date
Lesson Topic
First lessons in learning "Greensleeves"
Lesson Outline
Jayne was asked to observe and play the Spanish chord progression which is the same one used in "Greensleeves". She was hesitant at first however, after several attempts she was beginning to get the idea. She realized that she needed to go slower, not move her hand so far to the left and give herself the option to make mistakes. She does not like making mistakes and wants to accomplish on a high level of mastery in just a few attempts. At one point we asked her to throw velcro balls at a target. Then she realized that if she threw the ball higher she was able to make the target. Before all of the balls were thrown she was throwing them with determination. Praised her... Went back to the piano and she was more relaxed and committed. She is going to play the left hand and the same chord progression with the right hand. I encouraged her to compose music with this exercise.
Session Minutes
60
Minutes Student Attended
60
Lesson Comments
When we started the lesson Jayne's attitude was not the best. She assumed, correctly, that she was going to make mistakes. After several attempts she stated that she could not perfect anything because she was "mortal". Told her about Teddy Kennedy. During his Irish wake a story of the necessity for resiliency was told. Told her a little about his life, his down fall, his rise to the status of elder statesman in the Senate and his profound influence on this country. Reiterated the words "tenacity" and "resiliency" to Jayne again. Those words are always part of learning piano and any lofty goal worth attaining. She threw the velcro balls at the target. Did not seem interested in weather she made them stick of not.
However, when she realized that if she threw them higher they would stick. The last balls were thrown with determination. She was committed to making them stick to the target. Returned to playing the assignment and like the velcro balls and target, she was a bit more committed.
However, when she realized that if she threw them higher they would stick. The last balls were thrown with determination. She was committed to making them stick to the target. Returned to playing the assignment and like the velcro balls and target, she was a bit more committed.
Session Hours
1.00
Hours Attended
1.00
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