Piano lessons near you in Joliet, IL

Student and Tutor focused on piano technique, reviewing metronome synchronization with scales and chords, and then began working on a new song, "Yesterday." They practiced rhythmic accuracy and learned to interpret and integrate chord symbols for left-hand accompaniment. Student will continue practicing the exercises and the first page of the new song.

The Student and Tutor began working on a new piano piece, starting with an analysis of its D major key signature and note identification across clefs. They practiced the first eight bars, focusing on rhythmic accuracy, staccato articulation, and hand coordination. The Student is encouraged to practice the piece, particularly the coordination challenges, before the next session.

The Student and Tutor worked on several piano pieces, including "Playing Tag," "Through the Woods," "London Bridge," and "The Pipers Are Coming," focusing on note accuracy, counting, and chord identification. They also attempted a new piece, "Frozen," which proved challenging due to unfamiliar notes. The session concluded with a rhythm game to practice note values, and the Tutor planned to send easier pieces and note-reading exercises for the Student to practice.

The Student and Tutor practiced piano scales, specifically C, G, D, and A major, with a focus on hands-together coordination. They then extensively worked on Beethoven's Moonlight Sonata, reviewing the first page and introducing the second, addressing note accuracy and musical interpretation. The Tutor provided a theory book for note naming and recommended consistent daily scale practice and a slower tempo for continuity.

The Tutor and Student worked on learning and playing a piano piece, focusing on reading sheet music, identifying notes, and practicing hand coordination. They also engaged in a sight-reading exercise and began learning a new song, with homework involving practicing the first page of the current piece and the initial line of the new song.

The Student and Tutor continued their piano lesson on the song "Red Light," focusing on correcting timing, note accuracy, and hand coordination for specific measures. The session concluded with the Tutor assigning an ear training exercise for homework, where the Student will use a video guide and their musical ear to learn the remaining left-hand parts of the song, focusing on its four main chords.