Piano lessons near me in San Francisco, CA

Kirstie Bruno led Sophia through a comprehensive piano lesson, where they practiced familiar tunes like "Mary Had a Little Lamb," "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star," and "Yankee Doodle." Sophia also worked on scales in D, E, and F. The lesson introduced two new pieces, "Itsy Bitsy Spider" and "Can't Help Falling in Love." For homework, Sophia was assigned to memorize her scales and listen to a recording of "Can't Help Falling in Love."

During a recent music lesson, Giacomo guided Asher through rhythm and note values, specifically addressing the distinction between black and white notes and introducing dotted white notes. Asher also practiced playing simple melodies and chords, such as the C chord, while coordinating both hands. For their next lesson, Asher is tasked with practicing the first two lines of "The Pipers Are Coming."

During their recent music lesson, Nikk and Adam reviewed the circle of fifths, focusing on memorization and key changes. They also practiced hand movement exercises on the keyboard. Adam was assigned exercises in the keys of C, E, and F to practice throughout the week, concentrating on finger crossovers and fluidity. Their next lesson will continue with discussions on the circle of fifths and the relationship between sharps and flats.

Melva and Becci dedicated their time to enhancing Becci's piano playing, with a particular focus on sight-reading, musical phrasing, and note recognition. Becci actively practiced shaping musical phrases and undertook listening exercises to sharpen her auditory memory. For her upcoming practice, Melva tasked Becci with mastering the first four pages of their current song, concentrating on fluency and shaping, and also to try reading the notes of a marching tune. Looking ahead, they scheduled to commence learning 'The Blue Danube' by Strauss during their next lesson.

Juan and Kris recently had a music lesson where they reviewed the C major scale, emphasizing legato and staccato techniques. Their exploration extended to C major triad inversions, which they applied within a 1-4-5-1 chord progression. Kris focused on using these inversions to create smoother transitions. Juan concluded the lesson by assigning continued practice of scales and chord progressions, encouraging them to incorporate both legato and staccato styles.

During a recent music lesson, Rachael and Helen delved into the circle of fifths, exploring its connection to key signatures and how to identify sharps and flats in major keys. They also covered the fundamentals of chord construction within major keys. Helen was assigned to practice these concepts and review key signatures, preparing for their next lesson where they will continue their work on the circle of fifths and begin learning the new piece, "Elise Meets Emily."