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Key moments from recent piano classes in Irvine
Piano students from Woodbridge, Northwood, Turtle Rock
Paulie taught 9 days ago
The student and tutor focused on piano practice, working on improvisation techniques for the right hand and tackling a new piece, "The Waltz." They practiced specific fingerings, rhythmic exercises, and the interpretation of musical notation, including concepts like dissonance, with plans to continue lessons on Tuesdays.
Rhythm and Note Durations
Chord Structure and Playing
Hand Positioning and Finger Dexterity
Reading Music in Treble Clef (Left Hand)
Musical Dissonance and Resolution
Colin taught 18 days ago
The student and tutor worked on piano technique, specifically focusing on accurate note identification, fingerings, and smooth transitions within a musical piece. They also discussed practice strategies and a plan to prepare for an upcoming audition.
Audio Sync and Settings in Online Classrooms
Musical Notation and Note Identification
Rhythm and Timing in Music Performance
Practice Strategy for Auditions
Aubrey taught 29 days ago
The student practiced scales, note values, and musical pieces. They worked on sight-reading skills, note identification, and dynamics. Homework includes practicing the G scale, new songs from the technique and lesson books, and applying staccato and legato techniques.
Scales: C and G Major
Eighth Notes and Time Signatures
Steps and Skips in Music Notation
Line and Space Notes
Staccato Articulation
Dynamics: Piano (p) and Forte (f)
Repeats in Music
Otha taught about 1 month ago
The Student and Tutor analyzed Czerny's Opus 299 No. 2, focusing on identifying the climax and adding expressive interpretation. The student practiced phrasing and differentiating between melody and embellishments. Homework includes practicing the first five measures of the Czerny piece and focusing on the gesture for the grace notes for the Rondo Al Turca.
Wrist and Finger Technique for Grace Notes
Cherney Etudes: Floral Extensions and Caned Melodies
Simulating Single Bow Strokes in Piano
Accents: Delicate and Unexpected
Elisions and False Climaxes in Music
Ryan taught about 2 months ago
The tutor and student focused on piano technique and musical interpretation. They discussed dynamics, tempo, and phrasing, introducing new concepts like "voicing" and "leading tones" in the context of classical piano repertoire. The student was assigned a new challenging piece by Bach and given exercises for scales and arpeggios to develop technique and expressiveness.
Musical Drama and Contrast
Voicing in Music
Proper Piano Technique: Arm Weight and Wrist Control
The Circle of Fifths and Leading Tones
Ana taught about 2 months ago
The student and tutor worked on piano arpeggio exercises and applied them to learning the chorus of the song "You Say." They practiced specific fingerings, note sequences, and repetitions for the song's chorus and discussed broader concepts of chord families and music theory for future learning.
Arpeggio Technique
Octaves in Piano Playing
Chord Inversions and Voicings
Musical Sensitivity and Expression
Beginer Piano lessons in Irvine for kids and adult learners
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