Piano lessons near me in Joliet, IL
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Piano lessons in Joliet for adults, kids, and beginners
A look inside recent piano classes near Joliet
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Jose taught 6 days ago
The Student and Tutor reviewed concepts in harmony, chord voicings, and musical analysis. The session included an analysis of Chopin's Prelude in C minor with focus on chord functions and non-chord tones. The Student was given exercises for practicing chord voicings and analyzing the Prelude, with recommendation to explore ear training and music theory resources.
Scales as Fundamental Practice
Thumb Positioning in Scales
Harmony's Role as Musical Backdrop
1-5-1 Chord Structure and Variations
Importance of Hand Position
Note Inventory and Harmony Identification
Neapolitan Chord and its Context
Ryan taught 8 days ago
The class covered piano techniques, focusing on scales and fingering, and also music theory, including time signatures and dynamics. The student practiced the G major scale and began learning "Amazing Grace," incorporating the sustain pedal. The Tutor assigned working on the counting and fingering of "Amazing Grace" for the next session.
G Major Scale
Octaves and Range Extension
Rhythm and Counting in Music
Majestically as a Dynamic and Emotional Instruction
Pickup Measures
Fingering Adaptations
Pedal Technique
Elizabeth taught 10 days ago
The student practiced scales, arpeggios, and triads in various minor keys, focusing on accuracy and tempo. They also worked on a Mozart piece, addressing specific measures, left-hand technique, and trills. The tutor recommended practicing specific sections for memorization and accuracy and assigned an hour or two of daily practice, with a follow-up on exam preparation and syllabus review.
Harmonic Minor Scales
Melodic Minor Scales
Primary and Secondary Triads in F Harmonic Minor
Chromatic Scale
Arpeggios
Broken Chords to the Octave
Trills and Ornaments
Jose taught 11 days ago
The session covered diminished chords, dominant 7 chords, and key relationships using the circle of fifths. The Student learned modulation techniques and practiced identifying chords in a song. The tutor assigned continued practice with the circle of fifths and identifying key changes.
Diminished Chords & Dominant 7 Chords
Tritones and Resolution
The Circle of Fifths
Modulation and Key Changes
Major vs. Minor Chords and Modulation
Major 7 Chords vs Dominant 7 Chords
Common Tones
Jose taught 12 days ago
The Student practiced chord inversions, finger substitutions, and chord distributions in C major on the piano. They worked on exercises to improve finger dexterity and musicality. The Tutor suggested focusing on inversions and substitutions for practice during the week.
Chord Inversions
Scale Structure
Chord Composition
Finger Substitution Technique
Chord Note Distribution
Elizabeth taught 15 days ago
The Student practiced scales in G, D, and A major, along with F major and D minor, focusing on correct fingering and key signatures. They worked on identifying notes and rhythms in songs from two books, including staccato and eighth notes. The tutor assigned continued practice and suggested checking with the doctor about resuming two-handed playing.
G Major Scale
D Major Scale
A Major Scale
F Major Scale
D Minor Scale
Staccato Notes
Rhythm and Note Duration
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