Guido Donato - Piano teacher in Joliet
Hi! My name is Guido, I’m a professional musician, piano teacher, and vocal coach with over 10 years of experience teaching students of all ages and levels. I studied piano with a focus on classical and popular music, and I also hold a degree in Composition and Music Production.
I’ve performed and recorded as a pianist, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist, and I bring all of that professional experience into my lessons. Alongside teaching piano, I also work as a vocal coach, which allows me to help students who want to sing and play at the same time.
🎼 What My Lessons Are Like
My piano lessons are always tailored to each student’s goals — whether that’s learning your first songs, improving your technique, exploring music theory, or diving into jazz, pop, or classical repertoire. I combine traditional methods with modern tools (such as Sibelius and Guitar Pro for sheet music and exercises), and I make sure every lesson is both structured and enjoyable.
For beginners, I focus on building a solid foundation step by step. For more advanced students, we explore improvisation, harmony, and interpretation in depth.
Ear training · Music theory · Scales and Arpeggios · Finger Placement & Hand Position · Chord Theory · Sight Reading · Rhythm and Timing · Piano Repertoire · Piano Technique · Performance Skills · Improvisation · Pedaling Techniques