With smaller classes at the Redwood for this session, I was excited to have more time to focus on each kid and their unique learning abilities and interests. Ukulele with one student was excellent for this, as his focus can shift quite quickly, but having the one-one-one lessons means it’s easier to pivot to keep him focused (and hopefully in tune). The first piano class went well, and was a good opportunity to not only explore the piano keyboard, but introduce the kids to the concept of patterns in order to be able to find notes anywhere on the keyboard, which we can expand on later to understand musical structure. The later piano class was a great continuation of what we’ve learned before, and I’m always so thrilled to see the proactivity of one student who is always focused and never interrupts. So many great students at the Redwood!