Irene Piorischin
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Piano lessons - Irene Piorischin
Diploma degree
/ 30 min
Irene - Your piano teacher
With an RCM certification in Piano, Vocal, and Music theory, my name is Irene Piorischin, a piano tutor specializing in various piano styles like classical and pop. With over 2 years of teaching experience I’ve honed my expertise in Ear training, Chord Theory, and Sight reading, and Technical skills. I excel in teaching Piano Repertoire, Technical requirements, and Music Theory to beginners who want to start playing. My approach emphasizes Finger Placement, training Rythm, and Sight Reading, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience. I’m also a singing tutor. I teach proper breath technique, and exersizes to expand resonance in order to increase the potential in every singer. For each student, I create a different warm up routine. I tailor lessons to individual needs, fostering a deep connection with music. Let's embark on a musical journey together!
Your piano teacher skills
Performance Skills
Pedaling Techniques
Ear training
Finger Placement & Hand Position
Scales and Arpeggios
Improvisation
Chord Theory
Piano Repertoire
Irene graduated from Royal Conservatory of Music
Meet Irene
Piano lessons at a glance
In my role as a piano tutor specializing in teaching kids, adults, and beginners, I focus on a technique-driven, expressive, and creative teaching style. By integrating music theory, technical exersizes, sight reading, ear training, performance coaching, and personalized artist development, I ensure an engaging and practical learning experience. I leverage tech tools like online sheet music, metronome apps, and virtual piano apps to create an interactive online learning environment. With a curriculum tailored to individual student needs, I guarantee a customized approach that nurtures technique, musical expression, and creativity. Working with small groups of less than 10 students, and one on one lessons, allows me to provide personalized attention and track progress effectively, ensuring a well-rounded piano education.
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Different types of piano lessons
Piano
Grand Piano
Player Piano
Digital Piano
Upright Piano
Classical Piano
Piano concept taught by Irene
During their recent piano lesson, Irene and Spencer worked on the piece "Howl's Moving Castle," concentrating on fingering and transitions in specific sections. Irene also introduced music theory concepts, including triads, scales, and the circle of fifths. Spencer was assigned to practice the first page of the piece, focusing on difficult sections, and to create a list of songs he knows how to play for future practice.
Key Signature
Triads
Major vs. Minor Keys
Circle of Fifths
Relative Minor
Irene and Sammy worked on sight-reading, focusing on identifying intervals and note recognition in both treble and bass clef. Sammy practiced applying interval recognition techniques to sight-reading exercises and worked on a piece incorporating dynamics and slurs. Irene assigned practice using the sight-reading materials in Sammy's folder.
Dynamics (Piano & Forte)
Note Identification (Bass Clef)
Intervals (Even vs. Odd)
Slurs
In their recent piano lesson, Irene guided Pia through foundational piano skills, covering note identification, finger exercises, and rhythm. Pia honed her playing with "Mary Had a Little Lamb" and commenced learning "Jingle Bells," concentrating on note values and the treble clef. For homework, Irene shared music charts for Pia to review during the week.
Piano Notes (C-B)
Finger Exercises
Quarter Note & Rest
Half Note
Irene and Sammy practiced rhythm and sight-reading, focusing on clapping exercises, eighth note evenness, and key signature identification. Sammy worked on sight-reading pieces without restarting, incorporating staccato and interval recognition. Next session, they plan to learn "Werewolves of London."
Eighth Notes
Dotted Quarter Notes
Sight Reading
Key Signature
Staccato
Intervals
During a recent piano lesson, Irene guided the learner through foundational concepts, beginning with C major scale practice and progressing into sight reading exercises. The learner, who resides in Lafayette Park, delved into note durations, eighth notes, and clapping rhythms. They also started learning "Married Life," focusing on separate hand practice. For homework, Irene assigned C major scale practice, interval sight reading, and continued practice of "Married Life" with both hands.
Bass and Treble Clef
C Major Scale (Left Hand)
Note Values
Eighth Notes
Sight-Reading Rules
Irene and Charlotte collaborated on vocal exercises and two songs, "Crazy" and "Nothing Compares To You." Charlotte, the learner, focused on pitch accuracy, breath control, and vocal projection in both songs. Irene will resend a link to a website that assists with pitch practice.
Lip Trills
Diaphragmatic Breathing
Pitch Control
Vowel Openness (Yawning Space)
Head Voice vs. Chest Voice
Types of learners for piano lessons
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
ADHD
Piano for Adults
Home schooled
Piano for Beginners
Interactive piano lessons
Chat for quick help
Open Q&A
Parent feedback
Weekend lessons
Pets are welcomed
Approach & tools used in piano classes
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Chord & Scale Reference Apps
Looping Software
DAWs
Metronome Apps
Piano Tuner Apps
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