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Summary
Podcast
A look inside recent piano classes near Joliet
Learners from Cathedral Area, Edgebrook, St. Pat’s take lessons
Elizabeth taught 7 days ago
The student and tutor reviewed piano pieces, focusing on rhythm and technique. They then delved into music theory, covering concepts like arpeggiated chords, relative minor scales, and syncopation. The student will continue practicing these concepts, with a focus on A minor this week.
Arpeggiated Chords
Inharmonic Equivalents
Relative Major and Minor Keys
Types of Minor Scales
Syncopation
Nikk taught 17 days ago
The student and tutor worked on piano technique and a new musical piece. They practiced scales with a metronome, analyzed the key and structure of the new piece, and focused on coordinating the left and right hands, emphasizing slow practice for accuracy. The next lesson will continue with the more complex second part of the piece.
Metronome Practice
Key Signatures and Modes
Rhythmic Interpretation in 3/4 Time
Interplay of Hands and Arpeggios
Practicing for Accuracy and Digestion
Colin taught 28 days ago
The Student and Tutor reviewed scales and chords, then focused on learning "Beauty and Madness" on the piano. The student practiced both the chorus and verses, concentrating on difficult chord transitions and timing. The tutor assigned practicing the song and "Through the Years" for homework, and they scheduled the next session for Monday.
Major and Minor Chords
Scale Practice (Both Hands)
Chord Progressions in "Beauty and Madness"
Left Hand Flexibility Exercise
Moving Between Chords Quickly
Ana taught about 1 month ago
The Student and Tutor reviewed and practiced major scales, including C, G, D, and F major, focusing on fingering and tempo challenges. They then delved into arpeggios, practicing F major and A minor arpeggios, with the Student aiming to improve coordination and fluency. Homework was assigned to practice these arpeggio exercises at increasing tempos.
Major Scales and Fingering
Arpeggios: Definition and Practice
Chord Inversions and Root Position
Developing Piano Coordination and Rhythm
Irene taught about 2 months ago
The student and tutor worked on piano technique, focusing on accurate fingerings for scales and a song. They practiced site-reading and coordination, with the tutor identifying the student's strength in ear training but need for improvement in finger execution. The student was assigned practice goals for memorization and scale accuracy.
Finger Dexterity and Precision
Scale Practice and Key Signatures
Sight-Reading and Musical Notation
Practice Routine and Goal Setting
Elizabeth taught about 2 months ago
The student and tutor worked on practicing and learning several piano songs, including "The Super Glue Song," "The Chipmunk Song," and "The Lion Song." They also began learning "I Love Coffee, I Love Tea," focusing on specific note patterns and hand movements, with the tutor providing demonstrations and feedback.
Finger Placement and Hand Dexterity
Note Recognition and Sequencing
Musical Phrase Construction
Navigating the Keyboard Layout
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