Piano lessons near me in Joliet, IL

The student practiced identifying notes and rhythms, focusing on improving accuracy in playing songs on the piano. New concepts like tied notes and staccato were introduced and practiced. The student was assigned homework which included practicing the songs covered in class and listening to Swan Lake.

The Student practiced various major and minor scales, focusing on correct fingerings. The session included sight-reading and playing new piano pieces, Sonatina, Prelude and Arabesque. The Tutor sent sheet music for additional pieces to be reviewed next session.

Elizabeth Kahn's recent piano lesson with Arya (Zechariah Sparrow) focused on foundational music reading skills. They explored the stave, whole notes, treble and bass clefs, and middle C. Arya spent time practicing whole notes using both hands and started on a new piece, the 'butterfly song,' specifically chosen to help develop a light touch. Homework for Arya involves practicing 'Let's Play' with both the right and left hands, emphasizing whole notes, and revisiting the ocean animals piece from a different book.

Kirstie's piano lesson with Veronica centered on the song "My Heart Will Go On," along with C major scales and arpeggios. Veronica dedicated her time to improving hands-together coordination and refining her finger placements. Her assignments include practicing the first page of "My Heart Will Go On" with both hands, beginning the top line of page two, and continuing work on scales and arpeggios at the tempos discussed.

Ana Manrique guided a piano learner through exercises, focusing on proper hand positioning and the C major scale. The learner, a resident of West Jefferson, practiced the scale with both hands and began learning a simplified version of "Lean on Me." Ana provided a chart for practice, and they scheduled the next lesson for October 14th.

Ryan guided Brendan in a piano lesson, focusing on enhancing his rhythm and timing. They specifically addressed syncopation and applied new counting techniques to the piece Clementine. Brendan practiced feeling and playing offbeats, and together they analyzed Clementine's rhythmic structure. Ryan plans to send Brendan a blank version of the piece for practice with the new counting methods, with their next lesson set for October 9th.