Session Date
Lesson Topic
Piano basics for Ana - hand position and notes around middle C; IGuitar basics for Quinn
Lesson Outline
Ana: We started working from the John Thompson "Teaching Little Fingers to Play" book. Musical notation basics, reading notes on the bass and treble clefs around middle C. Left hand grouping: A, B and middle C; Right hand grouping: middle C, D, and E. First songs: Stepping and Skipping using both note groupings.
Quinn: Review guitar parts and holding technique. Pick holding technique and basic strumming technique. Open string notes (E A D G B E). Introduction to musical notation: Treble clef and notes on lines and spaces. LEft hand fretting technique on high E string - notes F and G.
Quinn: Review guitar parts and holding technique. Pick holding technique and basic strumming technique. Open string notes (E A D G B E). Introduction to musical notation: Treble clef and notes on lines and spaces. LEft hand fretting technique on high E string - notes F and G.
Assignment
Ana: Practice the exercise and "Stepping and Skipping" song. Quinn: Study the string names and strumming techiques and practic fretting F and G.
Session Minutes
45
Minutes Student Attended
45
Lesson Comments
Ana: Ana really pays attention well and works very hard to perform the techniques I am teaching. She found the left hand techniques and the song "Stepping and Skipping" very challenging. This was mostly due to coordination and muscle control in her hands. She became very frustrated at one point and started to cry because she was having trouble. I explained to her that it just takes time and to please be patient with herself. I assured her that I was not disappointed with her effort and thought she was doing very well (which is true - especially after only two lessons). With practice, both the strength and control in her hands and fingers will develop.
Quinn: Quinn seemed a little bored with guitar basics. This is quite common, especially in younger kids. When I was able to get him to focus, he did just fine with fretting technique. He will need to get a guitar that fits him. Again, his coordination and hand strength will improve with practice.
Quinn: Quinn seemed a little bored with guitar basics. This is quite common, especially in younger kids. When I was able to get him to focus, he did just fine with fretting technique. He will need to get a guitar that fits him. Again, his coordination and hand strength will improve with practice.
Session Hours
0.75
Hours Attended
0.75
Entry Status
Review Status
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School