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Recently completed piano classes in Naperville
Near Downtown Naperville, East Highlands, Cress Creek
Elizabeth taught 11 days ago
The tutor and student reviewed piano scales, key relationships, and advanced rhythmic concepts including 16th notes. They practiced several musical pieces, focusing on tempo, rhythm, and fingering, and discussed strategies for tackling more challenging repertoire. The student was assigned theoretical work from a sent book and encouraged to explore new pieces.
Relative Minor and Major Keys
Fingering for Scales and Arpeggios
Understanding Sixteenth Notes (Semiquavers)
Developing Practice Strategies for Challenging Pieces
Ryan taught 21 days ago
The tutor and student focused on developing advanced piano techniques, including finger independence, articulation, and dynamic control. They practiced specific exercises for finger strength and reviewed musical pieces, addressing issues with technique, voicing, and pedaling. The tutor introduced a new piece for the student to learn and discussed an appropriate approach to sight-reading.
Finger Independence and Strength
Wrist Movement and Relaxation
Pedal Technique and Sound Clarity
Voicing and Dynamic Control
Sight-Reading Strategies
Irene taught about 1 month ago
The student and tutor reviewed piano scales and theory, including C Major, A Minor, G Major, and F Major scales, and their key signatures. They then began learning the Harry Potter theme song, focusing on the right-hand part, identifying chords, and practicing fingerings and note accuracy.
Piano Scales: Building Blocks of Music
Key Signatures in Music
Chords: Harmonizing Melodies
Sight-Reading for Musical Fluency
Elizabeth taught about 1 month ago
The Tutor and Student worked extensively on piano technique and musical interpretation, focusing on specific pieces with challenging passages and structural elements like D.S. al Coda. The next lesson will involve selecting a new song to begin practicing.
Hand and Wrist Technique for Piano
Chord Voicings and Patterns
Understanding Musical Form: DS Al Coda
Musical Interpretation: Staccato and Tied Notes
Jose taught about 2 months ago
The tutor and student worked on piano technique to address the student's right-hand pain, likely carpal tunnel symptoms. They practiced exercises to improve wrist flexibility and reduce tension, alongside discussions on proper posture and hand positioning. The student was advised to continue these exercises and be mindful of their movements to prevent further injury.
Wrist Flexibility for Piano Playing
Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI) Prevention
The Horowitz Technique and Piano Sound
Conscious Movement and Habit Formation
YUNYAN taught about 2 months ago
The session covered rhythm and note reading with a focus on rests, time signatures, and identifying notes on the staff. The student practiced finger exercises for both the right and left hands, working on correct hand positions and counting. The student was assigned to practice identifying notes on the staff and finger exercises with a metronome.
Counting Rhythms and Rests
Time Signature 4/4
Treble and Bass Clef Identification
Note Values: Half Notes and Quarter Notes
Left Hand vs Right Hand Starting Notes
Finger Exercises and Hand Position
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