The 10 Best Piano lessons in Naperville, IL

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.

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.

The Student and Tutor practiced various minor scales, including E, G, A, and D minor, with a focus on correct fingering and hand coordination. They also worked on two musical pieces, "Sparkling Splashes" and "A Little Song," refining dynamics, tempo, and smooth phrasing. The Tutor advised the Student to continue practicing dynamics and specific left-hand techniques for upcoming sessions.

The student and tutor reviewed piano scales and began exploring basic music theory, including chord identification using Roman numerals and reading sheet music. The session concluded with practice on the 'Firefly' piece, focusing on hand positioning, counting, and reading notes. Homework assignments included practicing scales, chord exercises, and the sheet music piece.

The Student and Tutor reviewed piano pieces focusing on F major, C7, and B-flat chords, and practiced arpeggiated chord techniques. They delved into the theoretical concepts of major and minor scales, relative minors, and the three types of minor scales (natural, harmonic, melodic), practicing the A minor scale. The session also covered syncopation in a new piece and provided a detailed review of bass clef note reading using mnemonics. This was the final session of 10 lessons, with an open invitation for future lessons.

The Student and Tutor engaged in a piano lesson, warming up with scales and then delving into music theory. They covered C major chords, chord inversions, and piano rotation techniques, followed by an introduction to flats and natural signs in music notation. The Student was assigned practice on specific chords and techniques for the upcoming week.