Piano lessons in The Bronx, NY
Birthplace of hip-hop and a salsa stronghold, the Bronx is where the piano montuno drives the dance floor. Learners of every age cover Latin styles, jazz, gospel, and classical in online piano lessons from home. Over video, an online piano teacher develops the technique, reading, and rhythm to play each with feel. Posture, hand position, and tone all get real attention, not just the notes on the page.
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Recently held piano lessons near The Bronx
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Otha taught 4 days ago
The Tutor and Student explored music theory, focusing on diatonic chords within major scales and differentiating between major and minor intervals using half steps. They then applied these concepts to analyze chord progressions in a musical piece, practicing rhythmic counting and subdivisions in 12/8 time. The tutor suggested a new piece, 'Autumn Sketch,' for the student to practice.
Chords and Scales Relationship
Major vs. Minor Thirds
Diatonic Chords in Major Scales
Rhythmic Notation and Subdivision
Elizabeth taught 13 days ago
The student and tutor worked on piano technique, focusing on playing with a metronome and backing tracks to improve timing and rhythm. They practiced new songs, addressing challenges with note recognition, counting, and understanding key signatures like F-sharp.
Rhythm and Counting with Backing Tracks
Understanding Eighth Notes (Quavers)
Key Signatures and Accidentals: F#
Reading Notes on the Treble and Bass Clefs
Japs taught 22 days ago
The student and tutor reviewed piano chords and practice techniques for "Lady in the Moon" and "Für Elise." They also covered music theory concepts including dotted notes, time signatures, clefs, and key signatures, with a focus on the key of D. The tutor provided guidance on reading musical notation and practicing specific exercises.
Dotted Notes and Time Signatures
Key Signatures and Clefs
Musical Articulation and Technique
Chord Inversions and Voicings
YUNYAN taught about 1 month ago
The tutor and student reviewed piano scales and practiced several songs, focusing on accuracy, tempo, and hand coordination. The student received targeted feedback on difficult sections of a new song, with a structured practice plan assigned for the following week, emphasizing repeated practice of challenging parts like P3.
Hand Coordination and Stability
Fingering and Note Accuracy
Sectional Practice and Repetition
Song Performance and Error Correction
Scale Practice and Feedback
Jose taught about 1 month ago
The tutor and student reviewed the construction of major and minor scales using interval formulas. They then explored chord construction, the concept of arpeggios, and the difference between major and minor qualities. The session concluded with practice on specific song sections involving arpeggios and the introduction of a Montuno pattern, with homework assigned to practice these techniques with both hands.
Scale Construction (Whole/Half Steps)
Arpeggios: Broken Chords
Chord Construction and Quality (Major/Minor)
Montuno: Rhythmic Patterns
Ana taught about 2 months ago
The student and tutor worked on various musical rhythms, including quarter notes, eighth notes, and sixteenth notes, using mnemonic devices like "chocolate" and "apple." They practiced playing these rhythms at different tempos and analyzed specific measures within a song to improve rhythmic accuracy, with a focus on dotted quarter and dotted half notes. Homework involves continuing to practice these rhythms and attempting to apply them on the piano.
Role of Hands in Rhythm and Tempo
Understanding Note Ties
Dotted Quarter Note Duration
Rhythmic Note Values and Syllable Association
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