Mtabisi
Recommended minutes to practice: 10-15min/day
What to practice: practice the beginning of “Jurassic Park” theme
How to practice it most effectively: watch the video of your lesson for reminders on notes and fingers.
Also practice C major scale, both hands separate.
Ezra
Recommended minutes to practice: 10-15min/day
What to practice: “Hedwig’s Theme”
How to practice it most effectively: practice all 3 pages, slowly. Play 2-4 bars at a time and refer to your music to make sure you know which part you’re at. This is especially helpful whenever there are ‘repeat’ signs. Next week I will bring a copy of “Raider’s of the Lost Ark” and “E.T. Theme”
Melody
Recommended minutes to practice: 10-15min/day
What to practice: “Impossible”
How to practice it most effectively: Start to memorize the song, playing each section several times (e.g. verse 1, then chorus) until you feel confident (hands together) and then move on. Use the video as a guide if you get stuck.
Evora
Recommended minutes to practice: 10-15min/day
What to practice: “Can’t take my eyes off of you” (key F major) and “Killing me softly” (E minor – same as Fugees version)
How to practice it most effectively: use the recordings as guides for phrasing. For “killing me softly” practice the verses and the improv part (‘wooah’)
Jennifer
Recommended minutes to practice: 10-15min/day
What to practice: “Let’s do it (let’s fall in love)”
How to practice it most effectively: listen to Ella’s version and 1-2 others. We will keep building on this (with the correct lyrics). Also practice “My Funny Valentine”