Piano lessons near me in Near North Side, Chicago

The tutor and student worked on practicing piano pieces, reviewing specific sections and correcting note-reading and fingering errors. They focused on two pieces, "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" and "Music Box," with the tutor providing guidance on hand positions and note identification to improve the student's playing.

The student and tutor focused on piano technique, practicing scales and arpeggios in various flat keys, and refining pieces like "Tiny Dancer," "River Flows in You," and "Simple Gifts." The student worked on chord transitions, fingerings, rhythmic accuracy, and managing distractions, with plans to continue focusing on these areas.

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.