The 10 Best Piano lessons in Near North Side, Chicago
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Key topics from recent piano lessons in Near North Side
Learners from Old Town, Cabrini–Green, River North
Kirstie taught 6 days ago
The Tutor and Student worked on piano scales and a new piece titled "Legend of Madrid." They practiced identifying notes, coordinating hand movements, and applying musical notation concepts. The Student also engaged in online note-reading games to improve speed and accuracy, with plans to transition to intermediate levels in future sessions.
Piano Scales Practice
Introduction to 'Legend of Madrid' Composition
Note Reading and Sight-Reading Practice
Understanding Musical Notation Elements
Kirstie taught 15 days ago
The student and tutor reviewed piano repertoire, focusing on pieces such as "Perfect" and "Mama Mia." The tutor introduced a practice challenge with leaderboards and provided feedback on the student's technique and areas for improvement. Future lessons and participation in an end-of-year recital were discussed, along with upcoming travel plans impacting practice.
Piano Practice Strategies
Musical Repertoire Exploration
Progress Tracking and Goal Setting
Travel and Life Events
Elizabeth taught 26 days ago
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.
Note Identification and Placement
Hand Positions and Fingerings
Rhythm and Note Values
Playing Hands Together
Musical Dynamics and Articulation
James taught about 1 month ago
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.
Approaches to Practicing Musical Repertoire
Developing Piano Technique and Fluency
Musical Phrasing and Structure
Piano Fingerings for Scales and Arpeggios
Bardiya taught about 2 months ago
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.
Metronome Practice for Speed and Accuracy
Navigating Musical Notation: Clefs and Notes
Developing Hand Coordination and Dexterity
Anticipation and Efficient Hand Movement
Dylan taught about 2 months ago
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.
Chromatic Scales
Chord Voicings and Inversions
Crunching Technique
Call and Response Improvisation
Targeting Chord Tones
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