Piano lessons near you in Springfield, IL

Student and Tutor addressed technical issues with the lesson platform before diving into piano instruction. The Student demonstrated ear training on familiar melodies, leading to an introduction to scale degrees and the construction of diatonic chords (triads) in major and minor keys. The Tutor also explained key signatures, accidentals (sharps, flats, double sharps, and naturals), and the interpretive role of slurs and ties in musical phrasing. The Student was encouraged to practice sight-reading new pieces from their book without prior listening.

The Student and Tutor reviewed how to build major scales, focusing on the D major scale's alterations, and learned to construct a C major chord by identifying its tonic, third, and fifth. They practiced new piano articulation techniques, staccato and legato, and explored musical dynamics such as allegro, crescendo, and decrescendo. Homework includes practicing the D and E major scales, and refining measures 1-17 of the sonata with the correct techniques and dynamics.

The Student and Tutor worked on piano pieces, beginning with a performance review of "Pink Pony Club" and moving on to learning a new song, "Golden." The Tutor provided visual aids to help the Student with note direction and engaged in a musical tic-tac-toe game for an interactive break. The Student was assigned to practice "Golden" and get the second page of "Pink Pony Club" printed for next time.

The Student and Tutor commenced their first piano lesson, focusing on establishing a common musical vocabulary. They explored major and minor chord construction, transposing, and inversions across various keys. The Student also began to identify notes on the musical staff and chart out a familiar song by its chord progression. The Tutor plans to recommend a practice book and continue with reading and transposition exercises in future lessons.

The Student had an introductory piano lesson focusing on fundamental concepts and techniques. They practiced identifying notes on the keyboard, performing basic scales, and understanding chord inversions. The Tutor provided recommendations for comprehensive piano method books to support the Student's goal of improving overall comfort and music theory knowledge.

The Student and Tutor practiced piano skills, beginning with the F major scale and reviewing familiar pieces like 'Likey Row.' The session heavily focused on improving the Student's ability to read and identify notes C, D, and E in the bass clef, alongside starting a new song, 'The Pipers Are Coming.' Homework was assigned to practice bass clef mnemonics and complete daily note naming exercises to strengthen foundational understanding.