Jan.+29,+2015


 * January 14, 2015**


 * What we did**


 * All Students (No instrument: Dacoda)**
 * Used line 16 ("Hot Cross Buns") to establish whole, half and quarter note reading; This line utilizes the 3 pitches they should know.
 * Antonio: good time; right notes, acceptable tone.
 * Check reeds; he needs to be using a 3 or something stronger to force embouchure firmness
 * Establish better legato tonguing. Right now, you hear counting in his air stream.
 * Dominic
 * Understands the fingering fairly well but is having difficulty playing in time,
 * Air stream and embouchure are not coordinated yet to establish consistent tone. He is a little hesitant to apply pressure to the embouchure
 * Honesty
 * First time she has used a pretty good reed. I think she has enough knowledge to be proficient by next lesson but am concerned she will not be patient enough to master it.
 * Neamiah
 * He is his own worst enemy right now. He certainly has desire but lacks focus to be consistently good right now.
 * When he concentrated, he achieved a really good sound but it was fleeting.
 * We made adjustments to the embouchure, playing position and hand position and there were moments of great success. Unfortunately, these small successes did not last long. I am concerned that he will lack focus outside of class to establish a consistently good playing approach.


 * What to do**
 * Meet performance targets on line 16


 * Looking Forward**
 * Begin performance targets on line 17, 23 and 25.