Piano lessons in Downtown, Los Angeles

Anchored by Walt Disney Concert Hall and the elite Colburn School, Downtown LA takes piano seriously. An online piano teacher builds technique, reading, rhythm, and confidence at any level, through flexible video lessons. Kids, teens, and adults take piano lessons from home, playing classical, jazz, pop, and blues. A patient teacher turns steady, week-by-week practice into genuine musicianship over time.

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Elizabeth taught 5 days ago

The tutor and student reviewed several piano pieces, including "Way Out West," "Cloudy Day," and "A Little Song," with a focus on improving technique and musicality. They also practiced D major, E major, and G minor arpeggios. The session concluded with a review of music theory concepts related to note values and ledger lines, with assigned homework to practice "Way Out West" and complete theory exercises.

Arpeggios

Musical Phrasing and Rhythm

Ledger Lines and Note Identification

Note Values and Duration

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James taught 14 days ago

The student and tutor worked on developing a song, specifically focusing on chord progressions, musical notation, rhythmic phrasing, and tempo changes. The student demonstrated their work and received guidance on incorporating musical theory and techniques into their composition, with plans to continue refining the piece.

Chord Progressions and Tension

Musical Notation: Accidentals

Vocal Registers: Chest Voice vs. Head Voice

Rhythmic Techniques: Syncopation and Dotted Rhythms

Tempo Markings and Musical Pace

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Elizabeth taught 23 days ago

The Tutor and Student worked on piano pieces, focusing on "I Love Coffee, I Love Tea" and "Ragtime Raggles," and introduced a new piece called "The Chimes." Key areas of practice included rhythmic accuracy, specifically half note durations, and understanding time signatures for "The Chimes." The student was assigned to continue practicing these pieces and reinforcing rhythmic counting.

Counting Rhythms: Half Notes

Dotted Half Notes in 3/4 Time

Note Recognition: C

B

A

G in Left Hand

Playing Notes Together: C and G

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Yulina taught about 1 month ago

The Tutor and Student reviewed piano scales, the concepts of whole and half tones, and the construction of major chords. They practiced note identification in different clefs and played musical passages with both hands, focusing on rhythm and melody recognition. The student will continue practicing new material throughout the week.

Note Naming in Treble and Bass Clefs

Rhythm and Counting Beats

Building Major Chords

Whole Tones and Half Tones

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Ryan taught about 1 month ago

The Student and Tutor worked on piano technique, focusing on memorization strategies and musical interpretation of a specific piece. They also practiced B-flat major scales and arpeggios, with plans to continue working on these areas in the next session.

Memorization Techniques: Visualizing and Chunking

Musical Interpretation: Climax and Dynamic Range

Thematic Meaning and Emotional Resonance

Piano Fingering: Scales and Arpeggios

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Irene taught about 2 months ago

The student and tutor worked on piano practice, focusing on scales and a song. They reviewed note identification, rhythmic counting using 'slimes,' and coordinated hand movements. The student will practice the entire song for future sessions.

Rhythm Counting (Slimes)

Hand Coordination and Note Accuracy

Key Signatures and Accidentals

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