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Key moments from recent piano classes near Tempe
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Elizabeth taught about 1 month ago
The session focused on refining piano techniques in scales, arpeggios, and specific musical pieces. The student practiced the E major scale and chord progressions, along with 'The Swallow' and a Mozart piece, focusing on rhythm, dynamics, and coordination. The student was assigned specific practice exercises with a metronome to improve evenness and control, focusing on particular measures in each piece.
E Major Scale Practice
Chord Progressions in E Major
Broken Triads in E Major
Melody Line Emphasis (The Swallow)
Coordination and Staccato (The Swallow)
Tempo and Rhythmic Variation (The Swallow)
Alberti Bass Accompaniment (Mozart)
Trills (Mozart)
Irene taught 2 months ago
The class session covered piano practice, music theory fundamentals, and sight-reading exercises. The Student worked on "Howl's Moving Castle" and began learning a new song, focusing on rhythm and coordination. The Tutor assigned practice techniques for both pieces and will prepare additional material on music composition for the next lesson.
Key Signatures and Key Selection
Scale Degrees and Their Functions
Improvisation and Composition Strategies
Sight Reading Practice
Rhythmic Subdivision: Eighth Notes
Utilizing Patterns to Learn Faster
Elizabeth taught 2 months ago
The Student practiced scales, reviewed several pieces, focused on interval recognition and pedaling techniques, and began exploring sight-reading and music theory concepts. The session included practicing coordination exercises between both hands. The Student was assigned homework that included writing and naming intervals and sight reading exercises.
Scale Practice and Application
Hands-Together Coordination
D.C. al Fine (Da Capo al Fine)
Legato Technique
Interval Recognition
Melva taught 2 months ago
The Student and Tutor reviewed various scales, dynamics, and musical techniques applied to specific piano pieces. The session focused on scales (harmonic minor, major), fingering, dynamics in the Waltz piece and learning new sections of the other pieces. The Student is to practice left and right hand separately and incorporate the discussed musicality elements.
Harmonic Minor Scales
Melodic Minor Scales
Dynamics and Expression
Two-Note Slurs
Triplets
Retardando and Pauses
James taught 3 months ago
The session covered music theory concepts, including the circle of fifths and chord progressions, alongside practical piano exercises. The Student worked on scales, arpeggios, and pieces like "Ode to Joy" and "Minuette in G", focusing on technique, rhythm, and musicality. Homework includes practicing scales and chord progressions in the circle of fifths (C-E) and fourths (C-F), as well as refining rhythm and phrasing in the assigned pieces.
Circle of Fifths and Fourths
Scale Fingerings
Chord Progressions and Numbering
Rhythmic Accuracy
Musicality and Phrasing
Detailed Practice Techniques
Giacomo taught 3 months ago
The student and tutor began by reviewing the Schumann Kinder Scheme piece, focusing on partial triplets and fingering techniques. The student is to continue practicing the piece, focusing on the areas identified as difficult.
Importance of Communication and Flexibility
Review and Reassessment of Prior Material
Scheduling and Time Zone Management
Addressing Logistical Issues
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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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