The 10 Best Piano lessons in Near North Side, Chicago

The class involved a detailed review of music theory concepts through a practice quiz, covering rhythm, time signatures, intervals, key signatures, scale tones, and arpeggios. The student learned about interval inversions and practiced identifying scale tones. Practical piano work included refining "This Little Light of Mine" and starting "The Bare Necessities," with a focus on left-hand chord patterns and right-hand melody. For homework, the student was assigned to practice both hands for "This Little Light of Mine" and the first three lines of the right-hand melody for "Bare Necessities."

The Tutor and Student worked on piano exercises from Czerny's 802 and 599. They focused on rhythmic interpretation, understanding key signatures, transposing exercises, and specific practice techniques for both hands. The Student was assigned to continue practicing 599 Number 20 and apply transposition to previous exercises, with an additional resource suggested for sight-reading.

The Student and Tutor engaged in a piano lesson covering music theory concepts and practical application. They focused on ear training for major and minor chords, the construction of minor chords, and an introduction to different types of seventh chords. The Student also practiced playing "Hallelujah" and "Für Elise," receiving feedback on rhythm, phrasing, dynamics, and fingering. The Tutor committed to sending a sheet with minor chords and researching the story of "Für Elise" for follow-up.

The Tutor and Student reviewed piano technique, focusing on dynamic control, phrasing, and interpretation of specific musical passages. They also discussed troubleshooting piano mechanics and understanding musical notation, with plans to continue working on two pieces in the next session.

The Tutor and Student reviewed piano scales and worked extensively on two musical pieces, "Beret" and "Bolero," addressing challenges with rhythm, fingering, and note accuracy. They also touched upon music theory concepts like key signatures and primary chords, with plans to continue working on "Bolero" and "Ceremony for Peace" in future sessions.

Student and Tutor reviewed several piano pieces, including "When the Saints Go Marching In" and "The Green Frog Hop," and commenced sight-reading a new piece, "Headlights." They practiced various sections, focusing on rhythm, articulation, and fingering, and discussed the concept of a key signature. For homework, the Student was assigned to master "When the Saints Go Marching In" and continue practicing the new piece and a technique exercise.