Piano lessons near me in Mesa, AZ

Ryan Krause guided Sofia Garza through piano exercises, focusing on scales, arpeggios, and Hannon exercises to improve technique and rhythm. They also discussed music theory, specifically intervals and triad construction. Sofia was assigned metronome practice for her pieces and to focus on contrary motion scales, with Ryan offering a Claire DeLoon piece if she improves.

Irene coached Sammy on piano, focusing on specific songs like "Let It Be" and "Still Dre," addressing technique, note accuracy, and rhythm. They also discussed music theory, Sammy's travel plans, and a podcast. Sammy aims to improve his playing and memorize pieces. The sessions are ongoing, with Irene providing feedback and guidance.

Ryan gave Sofia a piano lesson that focused on improving her technique through scales and arpeggios, and applying music theory to the Harry Potter theme. Sofia practiced exercises to improve hand relaxation and wrist movement, and learned to analyze the piece in terms of chords and passing notes. Ryan assigned practice of the two-octave C major scale and arpeggios with the new wrist motion, and further work on breaking down the challenging passage in the theme.

Bardiya Jahandideh led Ava Preston in a piano lesson covering technique, song practice, and sight-reading. Ava worked on finger curvature, wrist positioning, and playing with a metronome. For homework, Ava is to practice Hanon exercises, increase the tempo on page 47 from 50 to 70 BPM, and continue sight-reading exercises.

Mr. Lewis and Hogan Shrum worked on piano technique, focusing on wrist movement exercises and note reading. Hogan practiced a new song to improve sight-reading and hand positioning, and they discussed fingering techniques and time signatures. Homework includes practicing the song's right and left hands separately, completing time signature exercises, and using music theory.net for note reading practice.

E Li worked with Robert on refining his piano performance of a Largo piece, concentrating on accurate note-playing, voicing to emphasize the melody, and layering techniques. Robert was instructed to focus on notes and voicing this week, with dynamics and pedaling to follow. The next session is scheduled for Thursday at 7 PM.