Marlene’s Piano Lessons

May 8, 2026

Previous Assignment: https://philleostudio.com/faq-items/apr-17-2026-marlene/

Technique/Scales

Scale and arpeggios – do 2 or 3 keys this week. If you feel you need more work on C, G, and D major, continue with these another week. Otherwise, go onto A, E and B major

Theory

None this week

Repertoire

JS Bach Invention No 8

  • continue using this on the rotation schedule to learn the 3rd page
  • leave out staccatos temporarily to get more comfortable

Venetian Boat Song –

  • set this aside until June 5

Allegro agitato – Jon George

  • add this to your rotation schedule instead of Mendelssohn
  • do 3-10-3, breaking the 3 vs 2 polyrhythms down to one beat at a time