Weekly Practice Plans

20 Weeks of Structured Daily Practice

These 20 weekly plans tell you exactly what to practice each day between sessions. Each week corresponds to one session. Follow the daily structure from Daily Practice Guide — warm-up (5 min), technique (10 min), new material (10 min), repertoire (10 min), free play (5 min) — and fill it with the specific items below.

General rules:

Use your CT-X9000IN metronome for all tempo-marked exercises (see Your Keyboard Guide)
Apply the “3 times perfect” rule from How To Practice Effectively
Log your practice in Hour Tracker
When you feel stuck, revisit Motivation And Mindset

Week 1 — After Session 1: Meet Your Keyboard

This Week’s Focus: Build correct posture habits and learn your first melody by rote.

Daily Practice (30-45 minutes)

Day	Warm-Up (5 min)	Technique (10 min)	New Material (10 min)	Repertoire (10 min)	Free Play (5 min)
Mon	Posture check + finger taps RH 1-2-3-4-5, 5-4-3-2-1 (10 reps)	Three-note exercise: E(3) D(2) C(1) ascending & descending, 5 reps each	Find every C on the keyboard; practice loud vs soft on Middle C	”Hot Cross Buns” RH — learn Measures 1-2	Press random keys, explore sounds
Tue	Posture check + finger taps RH & LH (10 reps each)	Three-note exercise with dynamics: soft, medium, loud	Find D and E using black-key groups; review finger numbers aloud	”Hot Cross Buns” RH — learn Measures 3-5	Try Tone 195 (Sitar) for fun
Wed	Finger taps RH & LH (10 reps)	Three-note exercise, eyes on fingers for curved shape	Touch response drill: play C at 3 volume levels, 5 times each	”Hot Cross Buns” — full melody, 3 run-throughs	Explore high and low keys
Thu	Finger taps + posture self-check	Three-note exercise ascending, aim for even rhythm	Ear training: play 5 high/low pairs, point to higher one	”Hot Cross Buns” — 5 full run-throughs, no stopping	Try Tone 049 (Strings)
Fri	Finger taps RH & LH (10 reps)	Three-note exercise with crescendo/diminuendo	Keyboard exploration: find B (left of C)	“Hot Cross Buns” with dynamics: soft, medium, loud	Free exploration
Sat	Full warm-up routine	Review all technique exercises from the week	Self-check questions from Session 1	”Hot Cross Buns” — 5 best run-throughs	Tone exploration reward
Sun	Rest or light review — play “Hot Cross Buns” once for fun

Milestone Check

By the end of this week, you should be able to:

Play “Hot Cross Buns” RH 5 times without stopping
Demonstrate loud vs soft using touch response
Find C, D, E, and B on the keyboard within 3 seconds each

References

Session plan: Session 01
Technique: Posture And Setup, Hand Position And Shape
Practice guide: Motivation And Mindset (read this week)

Week 2 — After Session 2: The White Keys

This Week’s Focus: Learn all 7 white key names and play your second melody in C position.

Daily Practice (30-45 minutes)

Day	Warm-Up (5 min)	Technique (10 min)	New Material (10 min)	Repertoire (10 min)	Free Play (5 min)
Mon	RH C position finger taps C-D-E-F-G, 5 reps	5-finger pattern ascending & descending, 5 reps	Note-finding drill: someone calls random notes, find in 3 sec	”Mary Had a Little Lamb” RH — learn Measures 1-4	Explore
Tue	RH 5-finger pattern with crescendo up, dim down	Skips exercise: C-E, D-F, E-G (3 reps each)	Note-finding drill continued	”Mary Had a Little Lamb” — learn Measures 5-8	Explore
Wed	RH finger taps + “Hot Cross Buns” once	5-finger pattern + skips combined	Ear training: higher/lower with 5 pairs	”Mary Had a Little Lamb” — full piece, 3 times	Try Tone 004 (Honky-Tonk)
Thu	RH 5-finger pattern, 5 reps	Skips exercise in both directions	Note-finding: find F, G, A quickly	”Mary Had a Little Lamb” — 5 times + “Hot Cross Buns” once	Explore
Fri	RH 5-finger with dynamics	5-finger pattern at a steady walking pace	Ear training: 5 high/low pairs, notes closer together	”Mary Had a Little Lamb” with dynamics	Free choice
Sat	Full warm-up	Review all technique + skips	Self-check: name all 7 notes, find F and G	Both pieces back-to-back, 3 times	Tone exploration
Sun	Rest or light review

Milestone Check

Name all 7 white keys (A-G) and find each within 3 seconds
Play “Mary Had a Little Lamb” RH 5 times without stopping
Play RH C position 5-finger pattern ascending and descending evenly

References

Session plan: Session 02
Theory: The Musical Alphabet

Week 3 — After Session 3: Reading Treble Clef

This Week’s Focus: Connect written note names to the keyboard and learn “Ode to Joy.”

Daily Practice (30-45 minutes)

Day	Warm-Up (5 min)	Technique (10 min)	New Material (10 min)	Repertoire (10 min)	Free Play (5 min)
Mon	RH 5-finger pattern + finger independence drill from Session 3	Reading-to-playing Exercise 1 (steps) + Exercise 2 (skips)	Note name flashcards: treble clef lines & spaces (EGBDF, FACE)	“Ode to Joy” RH — Measures 1-4, 5 reps	Explore
Tue	Finger independence drill, 3 reps	Exercises 3 & 4 (mixed values, longer notes)	Rhythm clapping: clap “Ode to Joy” rhythm without keys	”Ode to Joy” RH — Measures 5-8, 5 reps	Explore
Wed	5-finger pattern + “Mary” once	Reading exercises at 80 BPM	Note flashcards: aim for 2-sec recognition	”Ode to Joy” — full 8 measures, 3 reps	Sight-reading exercise from Session 3
Thu	Finger independence drill	Rhythm clapping exercise from Session 3	Review note values: whole, half, quarter	”Ode to Joy” — 5 full run-throughs	Explore
Fri	5-finger pattern with dynamics	All 4 reading exercises, 2 reps each	Count aloud “1-2-3-4” while playing held notes	”Ode to Joy” with dynamics + review old pieces once each	Free choice
Sat	Full warm-up	Sight-reading exercise — play once without preview	Self-check: treble clef mnemonics, note values	All 3 pieces: “Hot Cross Buns,” “Mary,” “Ode to Joy”	Tone exploration
Sun	Rest or light review

Milestone Check

Name treble clef line notes (EGBDF) and space notes (FACE) within 2 seconds
Play “Ode to Joy” RH with correct held notes in Measures 4 and 8
Clap the rhythm of “Ode to Joy” without playing notes

References

Session plan: Session 03
Theory: Reading Treble Clef, Rhythm And Time

Week 4 — After Session 4: Left Hand Joins In

This Week’s Focus: Build LH independence with C position and learn two new pieces (one per hand).

Daily Practice (30-45 minutes)

Day	Warm-Up (5 min)	Technique (10 min)	New Material (10 min)	Repertoire (10 min)	Free Play (5 min)
Mon	RH 5-finger pattern (3 reps) + LH 5-finger pattern C(5)-G(1) (5 reps)	LH steps and skips exercises from Session 4	Bass clef note names: quiz on 5 LH C-position notes	”Jingle Bells” LH — learn Measures 1-4	Explore
Tue	LH 5-finger with dynamics (soft up, loud down)	LH steps, skips, and mixed patterns	Ear training: match-the-note exercise (5 attempts)	“Jingle Bells” LH — Measures 5-8	Try Tone 193 (Santoor)
Wed	RH + LH 5-finger patterns (3 reps each)	LH dynamics: pp ascending, f descending	Bass clef mnemonics: GBDFA, ACEG	”Jana Gana Mana” RH — learn Measures 1-4	Explore
Thu	LH 5-finger pattern (5 reps)	Focus on G-to-C jump in “Jingle Bells” Measure 3 (5 extra reps)	Ear training: match-the-note with full octave	”Jana Gana Mana” RH — Measures 5-6 + “Jingle Bells” full	Play “Jana Gana Mana” on Tone 195
Fri	Both hands 5-finger patterns	Review all LH exercises from Session 4	Bass clef quiz: name notes in 2 seconds	Both new pieces full, 3 reps each	Free choice
Sat	Full warm-up (RH & LH)	Challenge: LH dynamics exercise — ppp to fff range	Self-check questions from Session 4	All 5 pieces: “Hot Cross Buns,” “Mary,” “Ode to Joy,” “Jingle Bells” LH, “Jana Gana Mana” RH	Indian tone exploration
Sun	Rest or light review

Milestone Check

Play LH 5-finger pattern C(5)-D(4)-E(3)-F(2)-G(1) ascending and descending evenly
Play “Jingle Bells” LH including the G-to-C jump smoothly
Play “Jana Gana Mana” RH opening at a slow, dignified tempo

References

Session plan: Session 04
Theory: Reading Bass Clef
Technique: Hand Position And Shape

Week 5 — After Session 5: Preparing for Both Hands

This Week’s Focus: Train two-hand coordination through parallel motion, alternating hands, and the MIDI recorder.

Daily Practice (30-45 minutes)

Day	Warm-Up (5 min)	Technique (10 min)	New Material (10 min)	Repertoire (10 min)	Free Play (5 min)
Mon	Parallel motion: both hands C-D-E-F-G-F-E-D-C (5 reps)	Exercise 4 (LH holds, RH moves) — all 4 measures, 3 reps	Grand staff concept: review how treble + bass connect	”First Steps Together” — learn Measures 1-4	Explore
Tue	Parallel motion (5 reps) at 50 BPM	Exercise 3 (hands alternating), 3 reps	Use CT-X9000IN MIDI recorder: record LH of “First Steps"	"First Steps Together” — Measures 5-8	Play along with your recording
Wed	Parallel motion + “Hot Cross Buns” RH + “Jingle Bells” LH	Exercise 4, focus on keeping LH pressed while RH moves	Record RH of “First Steps,” play LH on top	”First Steps Together” — full 8 measures, 3 reps	Explore
Thu	Parallel motion half notes (Exercise 2), 3 reps	Exercise 4, increase to 55 BPM	Ear training: record 3-note melody, play along in other octave	”First Steps Together” 5 reps + review “Ode to Joy”	Explore
Fri	Full parallel motion up-and-down (Exercise 1c)	All coordination exercises from Session 5	MIDI recorder: record LH, practice RH on top of playback	”First Steps Together” with dynamics (soft, gentle)	Free choice
Sat	Complete warm-up: parallel motion + coordination	Challenge: Exercise 4 at 60 BPM	Self-check questions from Session 5	Full review: “Ode to Joy” RH, “Jingle Bells” LH, “First Steps” both hands	Tone exploration
Sun	Rest or light review

Milestone Check

Play parallel motion exercise (both hands, C to G and back) 5 times in sync
Play Exercise 4 (LH holds, RH moves) without LH lifting accidentally
Use the CT-X9000IN MIDI recorder to record one hand and play the other on top

References

Session plan: Session 05
Technique: Two Hand Coordination
Keyboard guide: Your Keyboard Guide (MIDI recorder section)

Week 6 — After Session 6: Both Hands Together

This Week’s Focus: Play your first real both-hands song and learn to use the metronome.

Daily Practice (30-45 minutes)

Day	Warm-Up (5 min)	Technique (10 min)	New Material (10 min)	Repertoire (10 min)	Free Play (5 min)
Mon	Parallel motion (3 reps) + coordination warm-up from Session 5	”Twinkle Twinkle” RH alone, 5 reps — learn A stretch	Set up metronome at 60 BPM; play RH with clicks	”Twinkle Twinkle” — Measures 1-4 both hands, 5 reps	Explore
Tue	Parallel motion at 60 BPM with metronome	”Twinkle Twinkle” LH alone (C, F, G notes only), 5 reps	Metronome: listen 4 clicks, start on next click	”Twinkle Twinkle” — Measures 5-8 both hands, 5 reps	Explore
Wed	Coordination warm-up + metronome at 60 BPM	”Twinkle Twinkle” Measures 1-2 both hands, focus on sync	Record LH on MIDI recorder, play RH on top	”Twinkle Twinkle” — Measures 1-8 both hands, 3 reps	Play old pieces for fun
Thu	Parallel motion + quick “Ode to Joy” RH	”Twinkle Twinkle” Measures 9-12 both hands, 5 reps	Ear training: transposition listening from Session 6	”Twinkle Twinkle” — full 12 measures, attempt 3 times	Explore
Fri	Metronome warm-up at 60 BPM	Full piece RH alone once, LH alone once	Metronome: try 66 BPM if 60 feels comfortable	”Twinkle Twinkle” — full piece both hands, 5 reps	Free choice
Sat	Complete warm-up with metronome	Challenge: full piece at 66 BPM	Self-check from Session 6	Best performance of “Twinkle Twinkle” + 1 old piece	Tone exploration
Sun	Rest or light review

Milestone Check

Play “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” both hands (at least Measures 1-4) at 60 BPM
Use the metronome independently for practice
Balance LH softer than RH melody

References

Session plan: Session 06
Technique: Two Hand Coordination
Keyboard guide: Your Keyboard Guide (metronome section)

Week 7 — After Session 7: The C Major Scale & First Chord

This Week’s Focus: Master thumb-under technique for the C major scale and play your first chord.

Daily Practice (30-45 minutes)

Day	Warm-Up (5 min)	Technique (10 min)	New Material (10 min)	Repertoire (10 min)	Free Play (5 min)
Mon	Parallel motion + “Twinkle Twinkle” Measures 1-4 both hands	C major scale RH: practice E(3)-to-F(1) crossover 10 times, then full scale 5 reps at 50 BPM	Whole steps vs half steps: play E-F (half) and C-D (whole), hear the difference	”Melody with C Chord Drone” — RH alone, 3 reps	Explore
Tue	Both-hands parallel motion at 60 BPM	C major scale LH: practice G(1)-to-A(3) crossover 10 times, then full scale 5 reps at 50 BPM	C major chord RH: C(1)+E(3)+G(5), press 5 times	”Melody with C Chord Drone” — LH chord alone, then both hands Measures 1-4	Explore
Wed	C major scale RH once + LH once	RH scale at 50 BPM (5 reps) + LH scale at 50 BPM (5 reps)	C major chord LH: C(5)+E(3)+G(1), press 5 times; both hands chord together	”Melody with C Chord Drone” — full 8 measures both hands, 3 reps	Play chord + random melody
Thu	Scale RH + LH + chord warm-up	Focus on smooth thumb-under: E(3)-F(1) back and forth 20 times	Ear training: major vs minor sound (C-E-G vs C-Eb-G)	Drone piece 5 reps + “Twinkle Twinkle” once	Explore
Fri	Scales (RH & LH) at 50 BPM, once each	Scales at 55 BPM if 50 is clean	Review W-W-H-W-W-W-H scale formula	Drone piece with dynamics: LH soft, RH medium	Free choice
Sat	Full scale + chord warm-up	Challenge: scales at 55-60 BPM	Self-check from Session 7	Best performance: drone piece + “Twinkle Twinkle”	Tone exploration
Sun	Rest or light review

Milestone Check

Play C major scale RH up and down at 50 BPM with smooth thumb-under
Play C major scale LH up and down at 50 BPM with smooth cross-over
Play C major chord (C-E-G) with all 3 notes sounding simultaneously

References

Session plan: Session 07
Theory: Scales Major
Technique: Scales Technique, Finger Independence Exercises

Week 8 — After Session 8: Rhythm & More Chords

This Week’s Focus: Master eighth notes, the G chord, and play “When the Saints Go Marching In.”

Daily Practice (30-45 minutes)

Day	Warm-Up (5 min)	Technique (10 min)	New Material (10 min)	Repertoire (10 min)	Free Play (5 min)
Mon	C major scale RH + LH at 60 BPM + C chord warm-up	G chord: G(5)+B(3)+D(1) LH, 5 reps; C-to-G chord change drill, 5 reps	Time signatures: clap 4/4 (8 beats) then 3/4 (9 beats)	“When the Saints” RH — Measures 1-8	Explore
Tue	Scale + C & G chord changes (5 reps)	Eighth note exercise: ascending/descending at 60 BPM, 3 reps	Count eighth notes: “1-and-2-and-3-and-4-and” aloud	”When the Saints” RH — Measures 9-16	Try rhythm accompaniment
Wed	Scale + chord changes smooth	C-G chord change drill, half notes (faster changes), 5 reps	Eighth note exercise: play on Middle C, 2 notes per click	”When the Saints” LH chords alone, full 16 measures	Use Rhythm 001 at 80 BPM
Thu	Scale at 60 BPM + chord warm-up	All technique: scale + chords + eighth notes	Ear training: clap-back rhythms from Session 8	”When the Saints” — Measures 1-8 both hands, 3 reps	Explore
Fri	Chord changes: C (4 beats) G (4 beats), 10 reps	Eighth note exercise at 66 BPM	Review: 3/4 vs 4/4 feel by clapping	”When the Saints” — full 16 measures both hands	Free choice
Sat	Full scale + chord + eighth note warm-up	Challenge: chord changes with no pause at 66 BPM	Self-check from Session 8	Best performance of “Saints” + “Twinkle” review	Rhythm accompaniment fun
Sun	Rest or light review

Milestone Check

Play C and G chord changes with LH smoothly (no gap of silence)
Play eighth notes evenly: 2 notes per metronome click at 60 BPM
Play “When the Saints” both hands through 16 measures

References

Session plan: Session 08
Theory: Rhythm And Time, Chords Major Minor
Technique: Chord Technique

Week 9 — After Session 9: Chord Progressions

This Week’s Focus: Add the F chord, master the I-IV-V progression, and play a Bollywood melody.

Daily Practice (30-45 minutes)

Day	Warm-Up (5 min)	Technique (10 min)	New Material (10 min)	Repertoire (10 min)	Free Play (5 min)
Mon	C major scale RH + LH at 60 BPM + C-G chord review	F chord: F(5)+A(3)+C(1) LH, 5 reps; I-IV-V-I drill (C-F-G-C) 5 reps	I-IV-V concept: play C, F, G chords and hear “home-departure-tension-home"	"Tujhe Dekha Toh” RH — Measures 1-4, 5 reps	Explore
Tue	Three-chord warm-up (C-F-G-C)	Half-note chord changes (C-F, F-G, G-C), 5 reps each	I-IV-V-I with RH scale pattern (Exercise 3 from Session 9)	“Tujhe Dekha Toh” RH — Measures 5-12	Indian rhythm exploration
Wed	Scale + three-chord drill	All three transitions in isolation: C-F, F-G, G-C, 5 each	Ear training: chord change detection exercise from Session 9	”Tujhe Dekha Toh” LH chords alone, all 12 measures	Try Rhythm 211 (Filmi)
Thu	Three-chord drill at 66 BPM	Three-chord changes with half notes at 60 BPM	Play C-F-G-C and describe the feeling of each chord	”Tujhe Dekha Toh” — Measures 1-4 both hands, 3 reps	Tone 195 (Sitar) for melody
Fri	Scale + chord warm-up	All exercises review	Chord ear training: 10 attempts at detecting chord changes	”Tujhe Dekha Toh” — full 12 measures both hands	Free choice
Sat	Full warm-up	Challenge: I-IV-V-I at 72 BPM	Self-check from Session 9	Best run of “Tujhe Dekha Toh” + “When the Saints” review	Indian tone + rhythm
Sun	Rest or light review

Milestone Check

Play the I-IV-V-I progression (C-F-G-C) with LH, smooth transitions at 60 BPM
Play “Tujhe Dekha Toh” both hands at 72 BPM
Hear when a chord changes from C to F or G by ear

References

Session plan: Session 09
Theory: Chord Progressions, Chords Major Minor

Week 10 — After Session 10: Putting It Together

This Week’s Focus: Learn the G major scale, play “Let It Be,” and record your first full performance.

Daily Practice (30-45 minutes)

Day	Warm-Up (5 min)	Technique (10 min)	New Material (10 min)	Repertoire (10 min)	Free Play (5 min)
Mon	C major scale at 60 BPM + three-chord warm-up	G major scale RH: practice B(3)-to-C(1) crossover, then full scale 5 reps at 50 BPM. Remember F#	Key of G major: find F# (black key between F and G)	“Let It Be” RH — Measures 1-8, 5 reps	Explore
Tue	C scale + G scale RH at 50 BPM	G major scale LH: practice D(1)-to-E(3) crossover, then full scale 5 reps at 50 BPM	C-G-F chord review for “Let It Be” progression	”Let It Be” RH — Measures 9-16	Explore
Wed	Both scales + chord changes	G scale RH + LH at 50 BPM; chord sequence C-G-F-C, 5 reps	Ear training: play first 4 notes of a familiar song by ear	”Let It Be” LH chords alone, all 16 measures	Play by ear attempts
Thu	G major scale + three-chord drill	G scale increasing to 55 BPM	Record yourself playing a full piece on CT-X9000IN	”Let It Be” — Measures 1-8 both hands, 3 reps	Listen to recording
Fri	Both scales at current speeds	All chord transitions: C-G, G-F, F-C, 5 each	Choose best piece and record a complete performance	”Let It Be” — full 16 measures both hands, 3 reps at 72 BPM	Free choice
Sat	Full scale + chord warm-up	Challenge: G major scale at 55-60 BPM	Complete Phase 2 Checkpoint: Phase 2 Checkpoint	Best performance of “Let It Be” + choose a “showpiece” to polish	Celebrate Phase 2
Sun	Rest — listen to your recording and appreciate your progress

Milestone Check

Play G major scale RH and LH at 50 BPM (remember F#)
Play “Let It Be” both hands at 72 BPM
Record a complete performance on the CT-X9000IN and listen back

References

Session plan: Session 10
Theory: Scales Major, Keys And Signatures
Assessment: Phase 2 Checkpoint

Week 11 — After Session 11: The Minor World

This Week’s Focus: Learn the A minor scale, the Am chord, and play “House of the Rising Sun” with arpeggios.

Daily Practice (30-45 minutes)

Day	Warm-Up (5 min)	Technique (10 min)	New Material (10 min)	Repertoire (10 min)	Free Play (5 min)
Mon	C major scale at 66 BPM + G major at 60 BPM	A minor scale RH: practice C(3)-to-D(1) crossover, full scale 5 reps at 50 BPM	Major vs minor listening: play C major scale then A minor scale — hear the mood shift	”House of the Rising Sun” RH — Measures 1-8	Explore
Tue	C scale + A minor scale RH	A minor scale LH: practice E(1)-to-F(3) crossover, full scale 5 reps at 50 BPM	Am chord: A(5)+C(3)+E(1) LH, 5 reps; alternate Am-C 5 times	”House of the Rising Sun” RH — Measures 9-16	Try Tone 049 (Strings)
Wed	A minor scale RH + LH	Am chord practice + Am vs C chord comparison	Ear training: major or minor? (10 random chords, identify without looking)	“House of Rising Sun” LH arpeggios alone, 3 reps	Explore
Thu	Three-scale warm-up: C, G, Am	Am-C-Am-C chord changes, 5 reps	Listen to A minor scale with Tone 193 (Santoor) — raga connection	”House of Rising Sun” — Measures 1-8 both hands	Indian tone exploration
Fri	All scales + Am chord	A minor scale at 55 BPM; Am chord with dynamics	Major vs minor ear training: 10 identifications	”House of Rising Sun” — full 16 measures both hands	Free choice
Sat	Full warm-up	Challenge: Am scale at 55 BPM; tricky E chord in Measure 8 of “House”	Self-check from Session 11	Best performance of “House of Rising Sun” + “Let It Be” review	Explore tones with minor chords
Sun	Rest or light review

Milestone Check

Play A natural minor scale RH and LH at 50 BPM
Play Am chord with all 3 notes simultaneous; alternate Am-C smoothly
Identify major vs minor chords by ear (aim for 8/10 correct)

References

Session plan: Session 11
Theory: Scales Minor, Chords Major Minor

Week 12 — After Session 12: Minor Chords & Smooth Changes

This Week’s Focus: Learn Dm and Em chords, understand inversions, and play “Someone Like You.”

Daily Practice (30-45 minutes)

Day	Warm-Up (5 min)	Technique (10 min)	New Material (10 min)	Repertoire (10 min)	Free Play (5 min)
Mon	A minor scale RH + LH at 55 BPM + chord review (C, Am, F, G)	Dm chord: D(5)+F(3)+A(1) LH, 5 reps; Em chord: E(5)+G(3)+B(1) LH, 5 reps	C major inversions: root, 1st, 2nd — play and hear the differences	”Someone Like You” LH arpeggio pattern on C chord only, 10 reps	Explore
Tue	Scale + Am-Dm-Em chord sequence	Six-chord drill: C-Am-Dm-G-Em-F-C, 3 reps at 60 BPM	Am inversions: root, 1st, 2nd; voice-led C-to-Am transition	”Someone Like You” LH arpeggio on all 4 chords (C-G-Am-F)	Explore
Wed	A minor scale + C scale + six-chord drill	Voice leading practice: C root → Am 1st inv → F 2nd inv → G root, 5 reps	Ear training: major or minor with 6 chords (aim 8/10)	“Someone Like You” RH melody alone, 3 reps	Try recording LH arpeggio
Thu	Six-chord drill at 60 BPM	Dm and Em chord changes in isolation: Am-Dm, Dm-Em, Em-G	Inversions: practice C and Am inversions with RH	”Someone Like You” — Measures 1-4 both hands, 3 reps	Explore
Fri	Full chord warm-up	All six chords smoothly + voice leading sequence	Review: what is voice leading? Why use inversions?	”Someone Like You” — full 8 measures both hands	Free choice
Sat	Scales + chords + voice leading	Challenge: six-chord drill at 66 BPM	Self-check from Session 12	Best run of “Someone Like You” + “House of Rising Sun” once	Record and listen
Sun	Rest or light review

Milestone Check

Play Dm (D-F-A) and Em (E-G-B) chords cleanly with each hand
Play the six-chord drill (C-Am-Dm-G-Em-F-C) at 60 BPM without pauses
Play “Someone Like You” LH arpeggio pattern for 8 measures smoothly

References

Session plan: Session 12
Theory: Chords Major Minor, Intervals
Technique: Chord Technique

Week 13 — After Session 13: The 4-Chord Song

This Week’s Focus: Master the I-V-vi-IV progression in two keys and play “Tum Hi Ho.”

Daily Practice (30-45 minutes)

Day	Warm-Up (5 min)	Technique (10 min)	New Material (10 min)	Repertoire (10 min)	Free Play (5 min)
Mon	C scale + A minor scale + six-chord warm-up	I-V-vi-IV in C (C-G-Am-F) block chords, 4 reps at 66 BPM	D major chord: D(5)+F#(3)+A(1), 5 reps — first chord with a black key	”Tum Hi Ho” RH — Measures 1-8, 5 reps	Explore
Tue	I-V-vi-IV in C with voice-led inversions	I-V-vi-IV in G (G-D-Em-C), 4 reps at 60 BPM	Pop accompaniment pattern: bass-chord-rest-chord on C-G-Am-F	”Tum Hi Ho” RH — Measures 9-16	Hum along to chord pattern
Wed	Scales + I-V-vi-IV in both keys	Pop accompaniment pattern, 4 reps at 66 BPM	Ear training: spot the I-V-vi-IV in songs you know	”Tum Hi Ho” LH arpeggio accompaniment, all 16 measures	Try Indian rhythm
Thu	I-V-vi-IV in C + G	Voice-led inversions in C: C-G2nd-Am1st-F2nd, 5 reps	Pop medley: play C-G-Am-F chords with “Let It Be” snippet	”Tum Hi Ho” — Measures 1-8 both hands, 3 reps	Indian tone for melody
Fri	Full chord warm-up	D chord transitions: G-D, D-Em practice	Explore: play C-G-Am-F and hum any song — does it fit?	”Tum Hi Ho” — full 16 measures both hands at 68 BPM	Free choice
Sat	All scales + all progressions	Challenge: pop pattern at 72 BPM	Self-check from Session 13	Best performance of “Tum Hi Ho” + “Someone Like You” review	Record “Tum Hi Ho”
Sun	Rest or light review

Milestone Check

Play I-V-vi-IV in C (C-G-Am-F) at 66 BPM with block chords and voice-led inversions
Play I-V-vi-IV in G (G-D-Em-C) at 60 BPM
Play “Tum Hi Ho” both hands at 68 BPM with arpeggio accompaniment

References

Session plan: Session 13
Theory: Chord Progressions

Week 14 — After Session 14: Accompaniment Styles

This Week’s Focus: Learn Alberti bass, sustain pedal technique, and play “Imagine” with pedal.

Daily Practice (30-45 minutes)

Day	Warm-Up (5 min)	Technique (10 min)	New Material (10 min)	Repertoire (10 min)	Free Play (5 min)
Mon	A minor scale + C scale + I-V-vi-IV arpeggio pattern	Alberti bass on C chord: C(5)-G(1)-E(3)-G(1), 10 reps	Sustain pedal basics: press pedal → play note → lift finger → note rings → lift pedal	”Imagine” LH broken chords with pedal, Measures 1-8	Explore pedal effect
Tue	Scales + chord warm-up with pedal	Alberti bass on full I-V-vi-IV progression, 3 reps at 60 BPM	Pedal change exercise: C chord → lift pedal → F chord → lift pedal, 5 reps	”Imagine” LH broken chords with pedal, Measures 9-16	Explore
Wed	Pedal warm-up: C-F-G-C with clean pedal changes	Compare 3 styles on C chord: block, arpeggio, Alberti bass	Legato pedaling: play new chord first, THEN change pedal	”Imagine” RH melody alone, 3 reps	Alberti bass free play
Thu	Alberti bass I-V-vi-IV at 60 BPM	Legato pedaling on C-F-G-C progression, 5 reps	Listen for muddiness: record C-F-G-C with pedal, play back	”Imagine” — Measures 1-8 both hands + pedal, 3 reps	Explore
Fri	Full warm-up with pedal	All 3 accompaniment styles on I-V-vi-IV	Ear training: style recognition (play randomly, identify style)	“Imagine” — full 16 measures both hands + pedal	Free choice
Sat	Complete warm-up	Challenge: Alberti bass at 66 BPM; legato pedaling clean	Self-check from Session 14	Best performance of “Imagine” + “Tum Hi Ho” review	Record “Imagine”
Sun	Rest or light review

Milestone Check

Play Alberti bass pattern on C-G-Am-F at 60 BPM evenly
Change sustain pedal cleanly at chord changes (no muddiness)
Play “Imagine” both hands with sustain pedal at 72 BPM

References

Session plan: Session 14
Technique: Chord Technique
Keyboard guide: Your Keyboard Guide (sustain pedal section)

Week 15 — After Session 15: F Major & Beyond

This Week’s Focus: Learn the F major scale (with Bb), the Bb chord, musical form, and play “Lean on Me.”

Daily Practice (30-45 minutes)

Day	Warm-Up (5 min)	Technique (10 min)	New Material (10 min)	Repertoire (10 min)	Free Play (5 min)
Mon	Three-scale rotation: C at 66, A minor at 55, G at 60 BPM + pedal warm-up	F major scale RH: practice Bb(4)-to-C(1) crossover, full scale 5 reps at 50 BPM	Accidentals: play F# (sharp) and Bb (flat) — hear how sharps raise and flats lower	”Lean on Me” RH — Measures 1-8 (Verse)	Explore
Tue	F major scale RH at 50 BPM + C-F-G chord review	F major scale LH: practice C(1)-to-D(3) crossover, full scale 5 reps at 50 BPM	Bb chord: Bb(5)+D(3)+F(1) LH, 5 reps; F-Bb-C-F progression	”Lean on Me” RH — Measures 9-16 (Chorus)	Explore
Wed	Four-scale rotation: C, G, Am, F	F-Bb-C-F progression at 60 BPM, 5 reps	Musical form: identify verse vs chorus in “Lean on Me"	"Lean on Me” LH chords with pedal, all 16 measures	Try Tone 026 (EP)
Thu	F major scale + Bb chord warm-up	F major scale increasing to 55 BPM	Ear training: verse or chorus? Listen to a favourite song	”Lean on Me” — Measures 1-8 both hands + pedal, 3 reps	Explore
Fri	All 4 scales + chord warm-up	All chord transitions including Bb	Review verse/chorus/bridge concept	”Lean on Me” — full 16 measures both hands + pedal	Free choice
Sat	Full warm-up (4 scales + all chords)	Challenge: F scale at 55 BPM; Bb transitions smooth	Complete Phase 3 Checkpoint: Phase 3 Checkpoint	Best performance of “Lean on Me” + “Imagine” review	Record Phase 3 progress
Sun	Rest — compare recording to Session 10 recording

Milestone Check

Play F major scale RH and LH at 50 BPM (Bb on black key)
Play Bb chord and the F-Bb-C-F progression smoothly
Play “Lean on Me” both hands with pedal, identifying verse and chorus with different dynamics

References

Session plan: Session 15
Theory: Keys And Signatures, Scales Major
Assessment: Phase 3 Checkpoint

Week 16 — After Session 16: Musical Expression

This Week’s Focus: Add dynamics (pp to ff), tempo awareness, phrasing, and playing by ear to your toolkit.

Daily Practice (30-45 minutes)

Day	Warm-Up (5 min)	Technique (10 min)	New Material (10 min)	Repertoire (10 min)	Free Play (5 min)
Mon	Four-scale rotation with specific dynamics: C at f, Am at p, G with crescendo/dim, F at mp/mf	Dynamic control: play C scale from pp to ff ascending, ff to pp descending	Review dynamic markings: pp, p, mp, mf, f, ff	”Ode to Joy” expressive version from Session 16 — 3 reps with dynamics	Play by ear: find first 4 notes of “Happy Birthday”
Tue	Scale warm-up + chord review with pedal	Terraced dynamics exercise: 4 notes at p, 4 at f, repeat	Tempo markings: Adagio, Andante, Moderato, Allegro	”Tum Hi Ho” expressive version — 3 reps with full dynamic plan	Play by ear: try “Sare Jahan Se Achha”
Wed	Scales with dynamics + pedal chord warm-up	Phrasing exercise from Session 16: 4 phrases with shape	Play “Lean on Me” at 3 different tempos: 66, 76, 96 BPM — which feels best?	”Ode to Joy” expressive + “Tum Hi Ho” expressive	Play by ear: any melody
Thu	Dynamic scales + chord warm-up	Dynamic range: play any note from pp to ff in 6 steps	Ear training: dynamics by ear — play chord at random volume, name the level	Expressive versions with recording	Listen to recordings
Fri	All scales with varied dynamics	Phrasing exercise: add breath points and phrase peaks	Play by ear: try 4 notes of any Bollywood melody you hum	Both expressive pieces + one other favourite	Free choice
Sat	Full expressive warm-up	Challenge: dynamic + phrasing combined exercise	Self-check from Session 16	Record “Tum Hi Ho” expressive version — compare to earlier recording	Explore
Sun	Rest or light review

Milestone Check

Play a scale from pp to ff and back with clear dynamic range
Shape phrases in “Ode to Joy” and “Tum Hi Ho” with crescendos and diminuendos
Find the first 4 notes of at least one song by ear

References

Session plan: Session 16
Reference: Musical Terms Glossary

Week 17 — After Session 17: Sight-Reading & Ear Training

This Week’s Focus: Develop sight-reading strategy and interval recognition by ear.

Daily Practice (30-45 minutes)

Day	Warm-Up (5 min)	Technique (10 min)	New Material (10 min)	Repertoire (10 min)	Free Play (5 min)
Mon	Scale rotation (one per day) at fastest comfortable tempo + quick chord sequence	Interval ear training: play 2nds, 3rds, 4ths, 5ths from C, say each aloud	3-step sight-reading strategy: rhythm first, notes next, hands together	Re-read “Morning Walk” (Session 17 Piece 1) at 50 BPM	Play by ear attempts
Tue	Scale + chord warm-up	Random interval identification: 10 attempts, eyes closed (aim 7/10)	Sight-read “Evening Song” (Session 17 Piece 2) in 3/4, A minor	Melody playback: play 4-note melodies, close eyes, play back (5 melodies)	Explore
Wed	Scale with dynamics + chords with pedal	Interval song associations: 2nd=scale, 3rd=“Kuch Kuch,” 4th=“Here Comes Bride,” 5th=“Twinkle”	Sight-read “March of the Chords” (Session 17 Piece 3) both hands	Expression review: “Imagine” or “Tum Hi Ho” with full dynamics + pedal	Create your own 4-bar melody
Thu	Scale + intervals warm-up	Melody playback: 5-note melodies, close eyes, play back	Write 4 measures of random C-position notes; sight-read your own creation	Play one favourite piece with full expression	Explore
Fri	Full warm-up	10 random intervals + 5 melody playbacks	Sight-read any new material you can find (or invent)	Review 2 pieces from your repertoire	Free choice
Sat	Complete warm-up	Challenge: melody playback with 5-note melodies; interval ID aim 8/10	Self-check from Session 17	Best performances of 2 favourite pieces	Try CT-X9000IN Step-Up Lessons
Sun	Rest or light review

Milestone Check

Sight-read a simple RH melody in C position without stopping (even if some notes are wrong)
Identify intervals (2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th) by ear (7/10 correct)
Play back a 4-5 note melody by ear after hearing it once

References

Session plan: Session 17
Theory: Intervals
Reference: Note Reading Quick Reference

Week 18 — After Session 18: Repertoire Workshop

This Week’s Focus: Choose 3 graduation recital pieces and begin polishing them to performance level.

Daily Practice (30-45 minutes)

Day	Warm-Up (5 min)	Technique (10 min)	New Material (10 min)	Repertoire (10 min)	Free Play (5 min)
Mon	Strongest scale both hands + weakest scale slowly + chord alphabet (all 8 chords, 2 beats each)	Piece 1: accuracy check — play slowly, mark wrong notes	If Piece 3 is new (“Kal Ho Naa Ho” or “Raghupati Raghav”), learn RH Measures 1-6	Piece 1: rhythm check with metronome	Explore
Tue	Scale + chord warm-up	Piece 1: trouble spot surgery — isolate hard measures, 5 slow reps	Piece 3 new material: RH Measures 7-12	Piece 2: accuracy check — play slowly	Explore
Wed	Scale + performance start/end ritual practice	Piece 2: trouble spot surgery	Piece 3: LH alone, full piece	Piece 1: add dynamics and phrasing	Play by ear for fun
Thu	Scale warm-up	Mistake recovery drill: play “Ode to Joy” and deliberately continue through a wrong note	Piece 3: both hands Measures 1-6	Piece 2: add dynamics and phrasing	Explore
Fri	Full warm-up + start/end ritual	All 3 pieces: identify weakest 2 measures in each, practice those	Piece 3: both hands full piece	Run-through: all 3 pieces back-to-back without stopping	Free choice
Sat	Complete warm-up	Challenge: all 3 trouble spots at performance tempo	Self-check from Session 18	Record all 3 pieces back-to-back; listen and note 1 improvement per piece	Celebrate progress
Sun	Rest or light review

Milestone Check

3 pieces chosen (at least 1 Indian piece) and all learned with both hands
Play each piece through without stopping, even if mistakes occur
Perform start/end ritual: settle, breathe, count in, play, hold last note, pause, lift

References

Session plan: Session 18
Practice guide: How To Practice Effectively (polishing protocol)

Week 19 — After Session 19: Extra Scales & Review

This Week’s Focus: Learn D minor and E minor scales, target weak areas, and polish recital pieces.

Daily Practice (30-45 minutes)

Day	Warm-Up (5 min)	Technique (10 min)	New Material (10 min)	Repertoire (10 min)	Free Play (5 min)
Mon	Four-scale rotation: C, G, Am, F + chord alphabet	D minor scale RH: practice F(3)-to-G(1) crossover, full scale 5 reps at 50 BPM. Remember Bb	Self-diagnostic: rate each skill 1-3 from Session 19’s table	Piece 1: slow run-through → trouble spots → full at tempo	Explore
Tue	Add D minor RH to rotation	D minor scale LH: practice A(1)-to-Bb(3) crossover, full scale 5 reps at 50 BPM	Targeted exercise for weakest skill (from diagnostic)	Piece 2: slow run-through → trouble spots → full at tempo	Explore
Wed	Five-scale rotation: C, G, Am, F, Dm	E minor scale RH: practice G(3)-to-A(1) crossover, full scale 5 reps at 50 BPM. Remember F#	Targeted exercise for 2nd weakest skill	Piece 3: slow run-through → trouble spots → full at tempo	Play by ear
Thu	Add E minor to rotation	E minor scale LH: practice B(1)-to-C(3) crossover, full scale 5 reps at 50 BPM	Targeted exercise for 3rd weakest skill	All 3 pieces back-to-back (recital simulation)	Explore
Fri	Six-scale rotation: C, G, F, Am, Dm, Em	D minor + E minor at 50 BPM, both hands	Weak area drills continued	Record full recital simulation; listen and compare to Week 18 recording	Free choice
Sat	Full six-scale warm-up + all chords	Challenge: all 6 scales at their target tempos	Self-check from Session 19	Final recital simulation — play like it is the real thing	Celebrate 19 weeks
Sun	Rest — listen to your recital recording and prepare mentally for Session 20

Milestone Check

Play D minor scale (with Bb) and E minor scale (with F#) RH and LH at 50 BPM
Play all 6 scales with correct fingering
Perform 3 recital pieces back-to-back without stopping

References

Session plan: Session 19
Theory: Scales Minor
Reference: Scale Reference, Finger Number Reference

Week 20 — After Session 20: Graduation & Roadmap

This Week’s Focus: Celebrate your graduation and transition to independent practice.

Daily Practice (20-30 minutes — your new permanent routine)

Day	Warm-Up (5 min)	Technique (5 min)	New Material (10 min)	Repertoire (5-10 min)	Free Play (5 min)
Mon	Scale rotation: pick 2 of your 6 scales, both hands	Chord fluency: all chords, 2 beats each	Start learning a new song (find “easy piano” sheet music or YouTube tutorial)	Play your favourite recital piece with full expression	Improvise over C-G-Am-F
Tue	2 different scales + metronome	Scale hands together attempt: C major at 50 BPM (new challenge)	Continue new song: RH alone	Play a different recital piece	Play by ear
Wed	2 scales + chord changes with pedal	Any technique from Daily Warm Up Routine	New song: LH alone	Play third recital piece	Explore CT-X9000IN features
Thu	2 scales + interval ear training (5 pairs)	Sight-read something new (even 4 measures)	New song: both hands on first section	Free choice from repertoire	Improvise
Fri	Full 6-scale showcase (one rep each)	Weak area targeted practice	New song continued	Record yourself playing something	Free choice
Sat	Choose your own warm-up	Choose your own technique	Choose your own material	Performance practice: play for someone (or record)	Celebrate music
Sun	Rest or light enjoyment playing

Milestone Check

Complete the self-assessment in Session 20 and Intermediate Readiness Checklist
Record your graduation recital — save it permanently
Plan your next steps: method book, teacher, genre path (see What Comes Next)

References

Session plan: Session 20
Assessment: Intermediate Readiness Checklist, What Comes Next
Practice framework: Daily Practice Guide
All reference sheets: Chord Chart, Scale Reference, Finger Number Reference

Quick Reference: Weekly Technique Focus Minutes

Important: The minutes below represent the core technique drill time for each week — the structured exercises that are new or require focused repetition. Your full daily practice session should be 30-45 minutes as described in Daily Practice Guide, including warm-up, technique, new material, repertoire, and free play. These numbers are just one component of that full session.

Week	Technique Focus Minutes	Focus
1	12-15	Posture, finger numbers, “Hot Cross Buns”
2	15	White keys, C position, “Mary Had a Little Lamb”
3	15	Treble clef reading, note values, “Ode to Joy”
4	15	LH independence, bass clef, “Jingle Bells” LH, “Jana Gana Mana” RH
5	16	Two-hand coordination, MIDI recorder, “First Steps Together”
6	15-17	Both hands on “Twinkle Twinkle,” metronome
7	15	C major scale, thumb-under, C major chord
8	16	Eighth notes, G chord, “When the Saints”
9	15	F chord, I-IV-V, “Tujhe Dekha Toh”
10	18	G major scale, “Let It Be,” first recording
11	16	A minor scale, Am chord, “House of the Rising Sun”
12	16	Dm/Em chords, inversions, “Someone Like You”
13	15	I-V-vi-IV, D chord, “Tum Hi Ho”
14	16	Alberti bass, sustain pedal, “Imagine”
15	15	F major scale, Bb chord, “Lean on Me”
16	16	Dynamics pp-ff, phrasing, playing by ear
17	16	Sight-reading, interval recognition
18	15-20	Repertoire polishing, performance skills
19	22	D minor/E minor scales, weak area targeting, recital prep
20	20-30	Graduation, independent practice framework