Piano lessons near me in Springfield, IL
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Elizabeth taught 2 days ago
The student worked on improving piano playing technique, specifically focusing on timing and rhythmic accuracy using a metronome. They practiced challenging sections of a piece, aiming to eliminate hesitations and play in time. The tutor recommended consistent metronome practice to develop internalized rhythm.
Timing and Rhythm in Music
The Role of the Damper Pedal
Developing Musical Dexterity and Independence
YUNYAN taught 3 days ago
The Tutor and Student reviewed the student's piano playing skills and musical theory knowledge, including note identification, rhythm, and reading music. They practiced identifying notes and understanding note values, and discussed the importance of scales and arpeggios for formal examinations, with plans to continue these lessons and potentially use specific piano method books.
Music Notation Reading
Basic Piano Finger Techniques
Introduction to Music Theory Basics
Scales and Arpeggios
Ear Training and Playing by Ear
James taught 4 days ago
The class reviewed and practiced major scales, focusing on fingering techniques for keys with sharps and flats, progressing through the circle of fourths. The student then applied scale concepts and rhythmic accuracy to the piece "Country Roads," working on specific measures and hand coordination. Further practice was recommended for both scales and the musical piece.
Mastering Major Scales: Circle of Fifths and Fourths
Precision in Flat Keys: Navigating Black Note Transitions
Developing Musical Independence: Left vs. Right Hand Coordination
Understanding Musical Structure: Scales
Chords
and Intervals
Nikk taught 6 days ago
The student and tutor reviewed piano scales and key signatures, practicing a simplified scale-playing technique and identifying sharps in various keys. The student was assigned to practice scales in the key of E for the next session.
Scale Finger Patterns
Key Signatures and Sharps
Chord Recognition and Application
Otha taught 7 days ago
The Tutor and Student worked on understanding and practicing the complex rhythms characteristic of ragtime music. They used a system of word syllables to internalize rhythmic patterns and applied these to specific musical examples, focusing on note placement and fingerings. The next steps involve continued practice of these rhythms and their alignment with the left hand.
Ragtime Rhythm Fundamentals: Syncopation and Ties
Ragtime Idioms: Common Rhythmic Patterns
Octaves and Chord Voicings in Ragtime
Understanding and Executing Ties in Ragtime
Irene taught 8 days ago
The Tutor and Student reviewed various piano scales and explored the concepts of relative major and minor keys, including key signatures. They then began analyzing chords and practicing a song titled "Clocks," progressing to a more challenging version and discussing chord structures and their relation to key signatures. The next lesson was rescheduled to Sunday due to the student's upcoming wisdom tooth removal.
Piano Practice & Patience
Scales: C Major & A Minor
Minor Scales: Harmonic & Natural Forms
Relative Major and Minor Keys
Chord Construction and Variations
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