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Summary
Podcast
Key moments from recent piano classes in Irvine
Piano students from Woodbridge, Northwood, Turtle Rock
Elizabeth taught 8 days ago
The student and tutor reviewed and practiced several piano pieces, focusing on technical execution and note accuracy. They also identified different types of musical instruments and their categories. The student will continue practicing the pieces covered and was introduced to new material for future lessons.
Instrument Families
Note Identification and Color Association
Musical Scales and Steps
Hand Position and Finger Placement
Joao taught 19 days ago
The tutor and student reviewed rhythmic variations in music, moving from discussions of time signatures to the construction and theory of major and minor chords. They practiced playing chord progressions and exercises, with the student aiming to improve accuracy and speed, setting a goal of 100 beats per minute for specific pieces.
Understanding Musical Time Signatures
Introduction to Chords: Building Blocks of Harmony
Understanding Key Signatures and Chord Construction
Reading Sheet Music: Clefs and Note Placement
Broken Chords and Rhythmic Nuances
Paulie taught 30 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 about 1 month 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 about 2 months 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 2 months 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
Beginer Piano lessons in Irvine for kids and adult learners
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