Piano lessons near me in Near North Side, Chicago

The tutor and student reviewed piano technique exercises, focusing on tempo and hand coordination with a metronome. They then practiced specific songs from the songbook, working on rhythmic accuracy, note identification, and advanced techniques like anticipating hand movements for chord changes. Homework was assigned for both technique and songbook practice.

The student and tutor worked extensively on piano technique, focusing on scale running with chords, the "crunching" method for hand positioning, and improvisational skills through call-and-response exercises. They practiced scales in both C major and C minor, and discussed strategies for developing musical hearing and improvisation.

The tutor and student worked on improving the student's piano playing, focusing on rhythmic accuracy, note values, fingering, and chord execution in several musical pieces. They also explored the concept of jazz walking bass lines and discussed supplementary songbooks for practice and timing.

The student and tutor focused on piano practice, covering concepts such as note values, time signatures, intervals (melodic and harmonic), chords, and dynamics. The student practiced playing various exercises and pieces, improving their counting and technique. The tutor provided feedback and guidance on relaxation and hand positioning.

The Tutor and Student worked on improving piano technique and musical interpretation for two pieces, "Allegro Assai" and "The Wallace." They practiced specific passages, focusing on dynamics, rhythm, articulation, and hand coordination. The student was assigned practice focusing on refining details, character development, and achieving accurate staccato and legato throughout the pieces.

The session covered scale practice in G major, E minor, D major, and B minor, focusing on fingerings and sharps. The student worked on a piece, concentrating on rhythm, tempo control using a metronome, and memorization. The tutor assigned practice focusing on the last page of the piece, emphasizing metronome use and dynamics.