Piano lessons near me in Springfield, IL

During a recent piano lesson, Giacomo guided Minna through the harmonic analysis of a Bach minuet. The focus was on helping Minna identify chord progressions, understand their function within the G major scale, and recognize how they create tension and release. They delved into specific musical lines, practiced various hand combinations, and linked finger movements directly to the underlying chord information. Before concluding, the instructor and student scheduled their subsequent lesson, acknowledging potential inaccuracies in the transcript.

The recent lesson covered essential aspects of piano technique, music theory, and score reading. A music student attending DePaul University in Lincoln Park dedicated time to practicing scales and arpeggios. Working alongside the instructor, they thoroughly examined a Beethoven piece, with a particular focus on its rhythm, phrasing, and dynamics. The next lesson has been set for Tuesday, and the student's assignment includes continued practice of the scales, arpeggios, and the initial two systems of the Beethoven composition.

Ryan taught Auston about piano technique, music theory, and score reading. Auston practiced scales and arpeggios, and they analyzed a piece by Beethoven, focusing on rhythm, phrasing, and dynamics. Auston was assigned to practice the scales, arpeggios, and the first two systems of the Beethoven piece for the next lesson, which is rescheduled for Tuesday.

Ryan Krause led Michael Cole in a music lesson focused on improving rhythm and coordination in a syncopated piece, as well as refining arpeggio technique. Michael practiced clapping rhythms, chord changes, and rhythmic tapping to internalize the beat. Ryan assigned continued practice on the first three systems of the piece, emphasizing slow, deliberate practice and wrist movement in arpeggios.

Giacomo provided Minna with a piano lesson that covered music theory fundamentals, including chords, scales, and the circle of fifths, alongside practical playing techniques. They worked on specific pieces, concentrating on accuracy and timing, and discussed scheduling future lessons.