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Key moments from recent piano classes near Tempe
Learners participate from Maple-Ash, Daley Park, Riverside
Otha taught Steven 3 months ago
Mr. Lewis and Dan de Lion reviewed Czerny exercises, focusing on fingering techniques and rhythmic accuracy. Dan was assigned Opus 802 to improve hand coordination and foundational technique. They discussed future lessons, a potential recital performance, and the pieces Dan is currently working on, including "These Foolish Things," "Into My Arms," and "Perfect Day."
Triad over Root
Polyrhythms
Dotted Notes
Stop-Start Practice
Elevation of Fingers
Bardiya taught JoJo 5 months ago
Bardiya Jahandideh worked with Isabella Chang on piano technique, focusing on rhythm and smooth transitions using Hanon exercises and a specific piece. Isabella struggled with maintaining a consistent tempo, so Bardiya emphasized slow practice with a metronome and counting. For homework, Isabella was assigned Hanon exercise #3 and to practice the piece with a metronome set to 70 bpm.
Hanon Exercises
Importance of Slow Practice
Using a Metronome
Giacomo taught Cora 6 months ago
Giacomo taught Cora piano, working on "Let It Be." The session covered chord inversions, consistent voicings, and a chord numbering system to simplify the song. Giacomo recommended Cora upgrade her keyboard.
Chaotic Lessons
Left Hand as Bass
C-G Movement
Number System
Building Blocks
Threshold Practice
Song Structure
Voicings
Learners take diverse instruments after piano lessons in Tempe
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Your First Few Weeks of Piano in Tempe, AZ
Week 1: Getting Set Up and Settling In
You meet your tutor, maybe someone from the Wiingy platform or a local teacher near Broadmor or The Lakes. They help you get familiar with your keyboard or piano. You find middle C, learn finger numbers, and start tapping a few notes.
If you don’t have a keyboard yet, your teacher might point you to local shops like Bizarre Guitar or give you links to reliable digital options online.
Homework: Try your first five-note pattern and clap out some simple rhythms. Lessons are short and simple, about 30 minutes.
Week 2–3: Playing With Both Hands (Slowly)
You’re starting to play beginner pieces with one hand, maybe even switching between left and right. You now know what a quarter note is and what a “measure” means. Your teacher might assign a few songs from your beginner book, short, repetitive pieces that help build muscle memory. If you’re a student living near Mill Avenue, you’ve probably started practicing on a basic keyboard in your dorm or apartments.
Week 4–6: First Song, First Frustration
Now things feel real. You’re playing short songs like “Ode to Joy” or “Mary Had a Little Lamb” with both hands. The coordination isn’t perfect, and reading notes still takes time, but you’re making progress. Maybe you stumble through a rhythm or forget a hand position. Totally normal.
Your tutor might encourage you to record a short video for fun, just to track how far you've come. It’s usually around this time that students either start loving the routine or feel stuck.
Week 7–10: Building Confidence and Exploring Styles
By now, your fingers move more naturally. You recognize notes faster. Your teacher may start introducing basic chords or let you choose a song that fits your style, classical, pop, or even something from a video game soundtrack. If you live near the ASU campus or frequent Tempe Beach Park, you might even find yourself listening to music differently. You start noticing tempos, key changes, and patterns.
After 3 Months: You’re a Piano Learner Now
You’ve played at least 8 to 10 pieces. You’re using both hands, reading sheet music more confidently, and maybe even improvising a little. Some students start thinking about performing in a small showcase at a local studio. Others are just happy to play for friends at home.
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