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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Jordan taught 3 days ago
The student and tutor discussed learning new piano pieces, focusing on Gymnopedie by Satie and Prelude in C Major by Bach. The session involved breaking down the left-hand chords of Gymnopedie and exploring techniques for smooth transitions. The student was assigned to practice the left-hand chords of Gymnopedie, and the tutor provided resources for obtaining sheet music.
Gymnopédie No. 1 Left-Hand Pattern
Achieving a Dreamy
Relaxing Tone
Navigating IMSLP (International Music Score Library Project)
Considerations When Buying A Used Piano
Modern Classical Music
Otha taught 5 days ago
The student and tutor reviewed Bach's Minuet in G Major, focusing on hand separation exercises and fingering techniques to improve fluency. The student also practiced identifying parallel and contrary motion within the piece. Homework includes practicing Opus 802 number six and focusing on the Minuet, with an emphasis on applying the discussed techniques.
Separating Hands for Practice
Fingering Techniques: Closing Hand Position
Identifying Parallel and Contrary Motion
Understanding Multiple Voices
Finger Pedaling
Elizabeth taught 9 days ago
The student practiced several piano pieces, focusing on rhythm and accuracy. The tutor introduced new pieces and guided the student on correct finger placement and note reading. As homework, the student will color-code piano keys to help with note identification.
Playing Songs Without the Book
Identifying and Playing Notes on White Keys
Following Musical Notation
Right and Left Hand Coordination
Learning New Songs
Jose taught 18 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 20 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 21 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
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