Piano lessons near you in Springfield, IL
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Recently delivered piano classes in Springfield
Available across Vinegar Hill, Harvard Park, Laketown
Grace taught 6 days ago
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.
Piano Keyboard Fundamentals: Middle C and Note Identification
C Major Scale Technique: Right & Left Hand Fingering
Essential Piano Warm-ups and Wrist Exercises
C Major Chord and Its Inversions
The Power of Consistent Practice and Proper Technique
Elizabeth taught 15 days ago
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.
F Major Scale Review
Bass Clef Note Identification (C
D
E)
Understanding Clefs and Note Naming Mnemonics
Reading Sheet Music: Stepwise Motion and Recognition
Dylan taught 26 days ago
The Student and Tutor continued their piano lesson, beginning with a review of a previously studied piece. The session then transitioned to learning a new song, "On the Square by Mac DeMarco," where they meticulously worked through the chords, voicings, and rhythmic patterns for both the verse and chorus. The Tutor will provide a video to aid the Student's practice of the new material.
Refining Piano Pieces: Speed & Precision
Learning New Songs: Chord-Melody Approach
Verse Chord Progression & Voicing ('On the Square')
Chorus Chord Progression & Structure ('On the Square')
Optimizing Finger Technique for Chord Progressions
Elizabeth taught about 1 month ago
The student and tutor worked on complex rhythmic passages in piano pieces, focusing on accuracy in syncopation and dotted rhythms. They practiced strategies for counting and internalizing challenging rhythms, and discussed approaches to phrasing and interpretation, with the student planning to continue practicing these sections.
Rhythmic Accuracy and Timing
Navigating Complex Notation
Musical Interpretation and Artistic License
Practice Strategies for Musicians
Irene taught about 1 month ago
The student and tutor focused on piano technique, practicing various scales with attention to fingerings and key signatures, and working on a specific musical piece to improve rhythm and note accuracy. The student was assigned homework to practice scales and the left-hand part of the piece for the next session.
Piano Scales Practice
Musical Rhythm and Counting
Chord Progressions and Voicings
Developing Musical Ear and Creativity
Giselle taught about 2 months ago
The Tutor and Student worked on identifying and playing melodic and harmonic intervals, specifically seconds, thirds, fourths, and fifths. They practiced exercises related to these intervals and introduced the concept of dynamic signs. The lesson concluded with an assignment to practice 'Jingle Bells,' focusing on rhythmic accuracy and coordinating hands.
Melodic vs. Harmonic Intervals
Interval Reading: Seconds and Thirds
Dynamic Signs in Music
Melodic Fourths and Fifths
Rests and Rhythm
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