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Otha taught Steven 4 months ago
Mr. Lewis coached Dan de Lion on piano, focusing on jazz voicings, comping, and general technique. Dan is working on 2-5-1 progressions, shell voicings, and pieces like "These Foolish Things" and "Tyranny." Key areas for improvement include understanding scales and chord construction, rhythm, smooth transitions, thumb crossing, and keyboard navigation. They are adjusting the lesson plan to prioritize comping and address Dan's specific goals, while also managing scheduling conflicts.
Scales and Chord Foundations
Shell Voicings
Dotted Rhythms
Thirds and Slurs
Sharps in a Measure
Two-Five-One Progression
Ryan taught Mike 5 months ago
Ryan and Michael worked on piano technique, music theory, and rhythm. Michael practiced scales and arpeggios, learned about diminished chords, and started a new piece from the Alfred book, focusing on syncopation. Homework includes practicing the first three systems of the new piece, writing down rhythms, and circling held notes.
Arpeggio Technique
Rhythm and Syncopation
Diminished Chords
Electronic Keyboard Practice
Two-Bar Phrases
Ryan taught Eric 5 months ago
Ryan Krause gave Eric (Adaptive Manipulator) a piano lesson, focusing on scale practice, fingering techniques, and repertoire selection, including the Eric Satie piece. Ryan introduced new practice methods for smoother transitions and memorization. They agreed to focus on the Eric Satie piece and discussed Eric getting a better sustain pedal.
Memorization Techniques
Left Hand Technique
Effective Practice
Fingering Consistency
Pedal Technique
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From Cermak Road to the Conservatory - A New Sound for the Piano in Cicero
The Home Conservatory of the Bungalow Belt
The heart of Cicero's new musical identity is found within its iconic brick bungalows. In these homes, the family piano is becoming the centrepiece of a personal arts movement. An upright piano in the corner is more than just furniture; it's a commitment to a child's future and a family's cultural life. This "bungalow conservatory" concept is where the hard work begins where scales are practised and a passion for the keyboard instrument is kindled. This personal dedication prepares a student for the community's stages, turning practice on their home piano into a performance shared at a family gathering at the Cicero Community Centre, where a love for music becomes a shared public value. The piano acts as the bridge between private aspiration and community pride.
The Pillars of a New Musical Legacy
Cicero's commitment to a future defined by the arts is cemented by key local institutions that provide clear pathways for every aspiring pianist. These are not abstract ideas but real places where the discipline learned on a home piano finds expert guidance and a public voice.
- The International School of Music: Standing as a beacon for serious musical study, this school is central to Cicero's artistic growth. It's where a student’s foundational interest in the piano is refined into technical skill and artistry through professional piano programs, proving that top-tier music education has a dedicated home right here in town.
- J. Sterling Morton East High School: This is often where a student’s private piano journey becomes a public performance. Within the historic walls of the Chodl Auditorium, a young pianist can experience the thrill of playing on a grand piano for their peers, transforming solitary practice into a shared cultural event that builds confidence and community pride.
- Morton College: As the engine of Cicero’s forward momentum, the college offers the next step. The passion for the piano, nurtured at home and in local schools, can evolve into academic credentials and a potential career path in its performing arts department, solidifying the town's new story of opportunity and achievement.
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