The 10 Best Piano lessons in Naperville, IL
Top-rated schools and North Central College's music program turn out plenty of young pianists in Naperville. From home, students of all ages take on classical, pop, jazz, and gospel through online piano lessons. Lesson by lesson, an online piano teacher hones the technique, reading, and expression to keep them progressing. Steady fundamentals come first, then the pieces and styles each student is most excited to play.
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Recently completed piano classes in Naperville
Near Downtown Naperville, East Highlands, Cress Creek
Elizabeth taught 7 days ago
The Student and Tutor reviewed and practiced several Christmas piano songs, and introduced a new piece, "Carol of the Bells," to learn eighth notes. The session also focused on reinforcing fundamental note identification (C, D, E) and rhythmic values. The Student was assigned to thoroughly practice the C, D, and E notes.
Understanding Note Durations & Rhythms
Identifying Basic Piano Notes (C
D
E)
Recognizing Rests
Repertoire Practice & New Song Introduction
Developing Finger Technique & Hand Independence
Elizabeth taught 17 days ago
The Student and Tutor practiced several Christmas songs on the piano, including "Jolly Old Saint Nicholas" and "Jingle Bells," and began learning "We Wish You a Merry Christmas." They also reinforced note identification skills and engaged in an aural listening game. For homework, the Student is encouraged to practice "Jingle Bells" and "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" with hands together.
Mastering Piano Fingering
Hands-Together Coordination
Essential Note Reading & Identification
Developing Musical Ear: The 'Holy Moly' Game
Effective Piano Practice Strategies
Trisha taught 27 days ago
The Student and Tutor practiced several piano pieces, including "Lemonade Stand" and a piece on page 66, focusing on tied notes, dynamics, and maintaining rhythm with an online metronome. A new piece, "Bells of Great Britain," was introduced, alongside the concept and importance of quarter rests. Homework was assigned to practice pages 66 and 67, with a recommendation for continued metronome use.
The Metronome: Your Rhythm Guide
Tied Notes: Sustaining the Sound
Repeat Signs & Dynamic Expression
Quarter Rests: The Importance of Silence
Trisha taught about 1 month ago
Student and Tutor reviewed several piano pieces from the lesson book, practicing note recognition, hand positions, dynamics, and timing, including new work on octaves. They also covered music theory, focusing on drawing bass clefs and placing notes on the staff. Homework includes practicing the "Copycats" song (pages 60-61) from the lesson book and completing theory exercises on bass clef.
Essential Piano Hand Positions
Mastering Musical Dynamics
Understanding Octaves on the Piano
Bass Clef Note Reading and Drawing
Rhythmic Precision and Note Duration
Navigating Steps and Skips in Music
Elizabeth taught about 1 month ago
Student and Tutor reviewed music theory, focusing on note durations and rhythm exercises. They practiced identifying the shortest and longest notes and learned mnemonics for reading bass clef notes. The session also included piano practice on the song "Silver Bells," and the Student was assigned to work on the beginning of "Silver Bells" and bass clef notes as homework.
Understanding Basic Music Note Durations
Dotted Notes: Extending Duration
Comparing Note Durations: Shortest and Longest
Bass Clef Note Recognition (Left Hand)
Elizabeth taught about 2 months ago
The Student and Tutor worked on a new piano piece, "In the Dead of Night," focusing on note reading, hand coordination, and incorporating accidentals like B flat, B natural, and G sharp. The Student practiced various sections with both hands separately and together. For homework, the Student was tasked with practicing the entire song from beginning to end to prepare for the next lesson.
Right Hand Melody & Finger Placement
Left Hand Accompaniment & Accidentals
Two-Hand Coordination
Note Identification & Accuracy
The Power of Consistent Practice
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