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As an experienced musician, I have a thirteen-year-old son, Noah, who has been playing the piano since he was six. Our strong rapport stems from my involvement in his musical journey from the beginning. Although Noah has been taking piano lessons for several years, his knowledge of music theory and ability to improvise or compose original music is limited. Recently, I began teaching him basic music theory and improvisation techniques to enhance his piano playing. Our shared musical aspirations have led us to explore ways to improve our skills and knowledge. The following interview outlines our conversation about Noah’s desire to deepen his understanding of music theory and improve his ability to improvise chords while playing the piano.
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| How are you doing with your music, Noah? | Things are going relatively well. My piano playing has been slightly improving since our last session together. |
| Can you tell me what has improved since our last session? | Before our last session, I would play chords stiffly without adding extra notes to enhance the song. |
| What’s your number one goal for this session? | To make my music sound better by playing chords more effectively and filling in the gaps when playing songs. |
| You mentioned playing music better in your “own” style. Can you elaborate on that? | I envision myself playing on big stages and creating my music as I get older. |
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| What do you think is the biggest hindrance to your progression in music? | Juggling school, homework, chores, and distractions during my free time. |
| What are some ways that you can make music progression more of a priority? | Ensuring I play for at least 30 minutes daily. |
| How could you better prioritize music in your daily schedule? | Dedicating 30 minutes to practice music before doing anything else. |
| Can you reach your musical goals with your current schedule? | Yes, if I make it a daily priority. |
| What would you need to change to make this happen? | (Long pause, unsure how to answer) |
| Thinking about your daily routine after school, is there anything you could sacrifice or postpone to prioritize music practice? | Practicing before anything else would be the best way to prioritize my music. |
| Do you think you can practice for at least 30 minutes daily? | Yes, by making a schedule and following it. |
| What needs to change in your current routine to better reach your goals? | Prioritizing music daily. |
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| What are some significant changes you want to see in your music? | I want to understand how to combine chords to write songs. |
| So, music theory? | Yes, and the circle of fifths. |
| What are some ways you can further your knowledge in music theory right now? | I can look it up on YouTube or ask you for help. |
| If you had a complete understanding of music theory now, what would you do with that knowledge? | I would use it to write my own music. |
| What would happen if you didn’t achieve this goal? | I would not progress and likely remain at my current level. |
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| What is the most helpful takeaway from this session? | Prioritizing music will help me reach my goals and stay on track. |
| How soon do you want to understand musical theory? | I aim to gain a basic understanding within three months. |
| Do you feel this goal is achievable? | Yes, as long as I prac
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