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Jimena taught Daniil 3 days ago
Jimena Figueroa guided Danchick Dolinskiy through a detailed analysis and practice session of a Bach piece, focusing on fingering, rhythm, phrasing, and hand coordination. They worked on specific sections of the piece, addressing challenges in both the right and left hands. They scheduled the next lesson for July 22nd to continue working on the piece.
Phrasing
Intervals
Trio Ornamentation
Dissonance
Invite Modulation
Coordination
Ryan taught Sofia 4 days ago
Ryan Krause coached Sofia Garza on piano, covering G major scales, arpeggios with wrist technique, and sight-reading using a hymn to improve note recognition. Sofia will practice the G major scale and arpeggios, focusing on wrist movement and finger relaxation. They agreed to shift lesson times due to Sofia's new nursing job and will focus on sight-reading with hymns in future sessions.
Hymn Practice
Dotted Notes
Time Signatures
Arpeggios
Scales - G Major
Site Reading
Ryan taught Hari 4 days ago
On July 7, 2025, Ryan coaches Hari on piano technique and music theory. They troubleshoot audio issues before discussing Hari's progress on "Revolutionary Road," which Ryan suggests might be too advanced. They then analyze musical notations, including rests, adjacent notes, time signatures, key signatures, fermatas, grace notes, slurs, and simultaneous notes. Ryan provides feedback on Hari's scales and arpeggios, emphasizing hand movement and wrist placement. They plan to work on a Thomas Newman piece ("American Beauty") and Ryan assigns practice exercises, including scales, arpeggios, and the first page of the Newman piece, focusing on rhythm.
Scales
Arpeggios
Key Signatures
Formata
Grace Notes
Multi-Instrumental Perspective
Ties vs. Slurs
Otha taught Justin 6 days ago
Mr. Lewis tutored Justin Kohne in piano, working on exercises from Opus 500 and the "Rhythm and Blues" song to improve rhythm, note reading, and technique. Justin practiced wrist movements and finger independence, using a metronome to maintain tempo. Homework includes repeating exercises, practicing new pages from the book, and listening to piano performances.
Wrist Motion
Score Reading
Metronome Use
Note Grouping
Thumb as Reference
Megan taught Dave 8 days ago
Megan Wilde tutored giddyboypop in a piano lesson that covered D flat scales and chords, analysis of the student's original song, ear training with Bob Marley's "No Woman, No Cry," and an introduction to power chords using Blink-182's "All the Small Things." Giddyboypop received feedback on technique and composition choices. Homework includes practicing the material covered and analyzing the full song "All the Small Things."
Cadences
Verse vs. Chorus
Chord Voicing
Power Chords
Harmonic Intervals
Key of D flat major
Rachael taught Layla 2 months ago
Rachael gave Layla a piano lesson via video call, concentrating on specific songs and sections to improve her hand positions, finger placements, and rhythm. Despite technical difficulties, Rachael provided guidance and corrections throughout the session.
Rhythm and Rests
Measure 21 Rhythm
C Position
Legato and Slurs
Natural Sign
Shifting Positions
Original Position
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Nevaeh Bell rated Lily
River District, Rockford
4 months ago
I started from scratch with Jiang who gives lessons in the River District. She got me started with easy drills and now we have moved on to some light jazz and learning chord patterns. Her upright piano sounds so beautiful that I always wish the lesson could go on a little longer.
Elena Holloway rated Jayne
Downtown Rockford, Rockford
4 months ago
Taking piano lessons with Williams has quickly become a highlight of my week. Her sessions on the grand piano are packed with helpful tips that really improve my playing in Downtown Rockford while we concentrate on classical music. she also encourages me to dive into film score pieces which I really enjoy.
Brianna Johns rated Adam
West End, Rockford
5 months ago
A neighbor in West End recommended Adam and I am really thankful I connected with his. My son uses a keyboard at home, but playing on his piano lets him experience a better tone as he develops. Adam does a great job of keeping him both motivated and smiling.
Malachi Arias rated Thasya
Rockford, IL
7 months ago
When I began lessons with Novita I was an absolute beginner but in only a few months my progress has exceeded my own expectations. She customizes each lesson to suit what I want to achieve while also encouraging me to stretch my limits in a supportive way. Her passion for teaching is truly uplifting turning every lesson into something I genuinely enjoy. I feel fortunate to have such an inspiring tutor.
Mara Colon rated Tori
Rockford, IL
8 months ago
I truly value how Songs combines clear organizations with a friendly welcoming approach in every lessons.
Rodrigo Krueger rated Canangela
Heritage Park, Rockford
10 months ago
Living in Heritage Park we enrolled my daughter in lessons with Boyd Robertson a few months back. She gets to play on Isla’s grand piano during sessions while she practices on her compact keyboard at home. Isla’s imaginative approach blends skill building with musical storytelling which has really kept my daughter engaged and eager to learn.
Isis Parsons rated Ryan
East Rockford, Rockford
about 1 year ago
Starting piano as a teen with no experience felt intimidating at first but learning with Ryan in East Rockford has been a great experience. he teaches on a digital piano and uses lots of visual aids that make it easier to understand rhythms and remember notes. Thanks to his clear and encouraging approach I am now making progress on my very first complete pop song arrangement.
Urijah Blanchard rated Ashlen
Sterling Hills, Rockford
about 1 year ago
We just settled into Sterling Hills and finding Ashlen has been a true blessing. My two children have completely opposite personalities one thrives on structure while the other is more carefree yet Ashlen adjusts her piano lessons beautifully to fit each of them. She builds their skills with solid classical techniques while adding playful touches of jazz that keep things exciting.
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