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Lessons offered in Trinity Park, Hope Valley, Brightleaf at the Park
Elizabeth taught 19 days ago
The Student practiced scales, fingering, and rhythm on the piano, and worked on several songs including "Ocean Animals," "Tundra Animals," "I Love Coffee," and "Old McDonald." The session involved correcting fingering, note values, and learning new songs. The plan is to continue with the next page of the book on Monday.
C Major Scale Practice
Three Black Notes Exploration
Counting Rhythms
Hand Position and Finger Numbers
Elizabeth taught about 1 month ago
The student and tutor worked on Christmas music and Grade 5 piano pieces. The student practiced rhythm, dynamics, and coordination in pieces such as "Carol of the Bells," "Larentula," "Someone You Loved," and "Village in May." The student is expected to practice with a metronome, focusing on dynamics and challenging sections.
Carol of the Bells - Sight Reading
Rhythm and Timing with a Metronome
Dynamics in Musical Performance
Chunking Difficult Passages
Finger Placement and Technique
Ryan taught about 1 month ago
The session involved refining the student's piano playing on two pieces, focusing on dynamics, fingering, and timing. The student received specific guidance on voicing, rubato, and technical practice. Homework includes practicing isolated sections of both pieces with an emphasis on dynamics and smoother transitions.
Finger Curvature on Black Keys
Consistent Motif Technique
Sustaining Pedal Control and Notation
Romantic Era Rubato
Sight-Reading Practice
Voicing and Dynamics in Melody
Arpeggio Practice Importance
Melva taught about 2 months ago
The Student practiced various pieces, focusing on rhythm, counting, and legato. The Tutor explained the concepts of tempo, note stemming, and scales. The Student was assigned homework including practicing the "Egyptian Pyramid" and other pieces up to a certain point, as well as practicing the C major and G major scales.
Legato
Time Signature and Counting
Note Stem Direction
Scales: C Major and G Major
Tempo
Daniel taught about 2 months ago
The session focused on music theory and piano practice, covering note reading, rhythm, and finger positioning. The student worked on scales, "Ode to Joy," and sight-reading exercises. Homework includes tracing clef signs and note identification to prepare for grand staff reading.
Left-Hand Warm-up Exercises
Bass Clef and Left-Hand Notes
Note Values (Quarter Notes and Whole Notes)
Metronome Practice and Timing
Treble Clef and Note Reading
Curved Finger Technique
Musical Keys
Otha taught about 2 months ago
The student and Tutor discussed time signatures, specifically 6/8, and practiced applying this knowledge to a musical piece. The lesson also involved refining fingering techniques and understanding articulation markings in a C major piece. The student is to continue practicing the piece, focusing on the concepts covered, for review in the next session.
Articulation: Staccato and Slurs
Dynamics: Balancing Hands
Hand Position and Fingering
Understanding 6/8 Time Signature
Time Signatures: Top and Bottom Numbers
Note Values: Eighth and Sixteenth Notes
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The Bull City's Blues - Uncovering the Piano's Soulful Roots in Durham
While Durham is globally recognised as a centre for medicine and academia, its true cultural heartbeat is found in a much deeper, more soulful rhythm: the blues. Long before the city was defined by research labs, its identity was forged in the vibrant Black community of Hayti, where the piano was not an instrument of quiet recital but a powerful voice of storytelling and joy. Learning the piano in Durham today offers a unique opportunity to connect with this profound local history while benefiting from a rich and diverse educational landscape.
Historic Heartbeat of the Piano
The story of the blues piano in Durham begins in the historic Hayti community, the nationally recognised "Black Wall Street." In the social clubs and theatres that lined these streets, the upright piano was king, providing the raw, rhythmic soundtrack for everyday life. This was not the piano of a European conservatory; this was an instrument speaking a uniquely American voice. Today, the enduring anchor of this community's spirit is the Hayti Heritage Centre, beautifully housed in the old St. Joseph's A.M.E. Church. This historic venue stands as a proud monument to the soulful piano legacy that was born in its neighbourhood.
Nurturing Today's Piano Talent
The modern pianist in Durham has access to an incredible range of educational opportunities, from world-class university programs to welcoming community music schools.
- Duke University: At the highest level, Duke's Music Department, centred around the Biddle Music Building, offers a prestigious environment for the serious study of the piano. Its faculty and facilities provide an anchor of academic excellence for the entire city's music scene.
- High Strung Music: A beloved local institution, this shop on West Markham Avenue is more than just a place to buy instruments; it is a hub for the community, offering expert piano lessons for all ages and skill levels.
- Notasium: With a unique and fun approach that is fantastic for younger learners, Notasium combines music lessons with an interactive musical-themed play space, making the first steps of learning the piano an exciting adventure.
Where the Piano's Legacy Lives On
The soulful spirit of the blues piano is still very much alive in Durham, and a student has many opportunities to hear their instrument in action. The Hayti Heritage Centre actively honours this history through events like the Bull Durham Blues Festival. At a venue like The Blue Note Grill, known for its authentic live blues, the piano continues to be a central voice. For a different kind of performance, a student can see a magnificent concert grand piano on the stage of the Durham Performing Arts Centre (DPAC), home to major touring Broadway shows. Learning the piano in the Bull City is therefore more than a technical exercise; it's a chance to tap into a deep well of history and find your soulful voice on the keys.
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