Irene Piorischin

A beginner in piano? Want to improve? Take lessons with a Royal Conservatory Graduate who brings positive vibes, understanding, and clarity.

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Irene Piorischin

Diploma degree

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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!

Meet Irene

Irene graduated from Royal Conservatory of Music

Irene graduated from Royal Conservatory of Music
Irene graduated from Royal Conservatory of Music

Your piano teacher skills

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Piano Technique

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Music theory

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Performance Skills

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Improvisation

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Chord Theory

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Finger Placement & Hand Position

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Scales and Arpeggios

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Sight Reading

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Types of learners for piano lessons

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Home schooled

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ADHD

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Piano for beginners

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Anxiety or Stress Disorders

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Piano for adults

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.

Different types of piano lessons

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Piano

Grand Piano

Grand Piano

Player Piano

Player Piano

Digital Piano

Digital Piano

Upright Piano

Upright Piano

Classical Piano

Classical Piano

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Piano concepts taught by Irene

Student learned 4 days ago

The Student and Tutor practiced advanced sections of "Canon in D" on the piano, focusing on coordinating both hands for bars 21-28 and utilizing a metronome for rhythmic accuracy. They also engaged in sight-reading exercises from a method book, covering several new pieces and incorporating musical elements like staccato. For homework, the Student is assigned to practice the full "Canon in D" up to bar 28, aiming for three correct repetitions, and to explore subsequent sections while continuing to use their note-naming app.

Octave Shifting in Notation (8va and 8vb)

Understanding and Applying Staccato

Active Site Reading Techniques

Right & Left Hand Coordination in Polyphony

Sectional Practice with Metronome

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Student learned 4 days ago

Student and Tutor continued their piano lesson, focusing on learning the song "A Thousand Miles." They practiced the right-hand, then introduced and coordinated the left-hand part, using a metronome to improve rhythm. The Student successfully played the first two lines hands together, and was assigned to practice these sections for the next lesson.

The Value of Slow

Deliberate Practice

Segmented Practice for Piano Pieces

Essential Note Reading & Identification

Rhythmic Precision with a Metronome

Hands-Together Piano Coordination

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Student learned 11 days ago

The Student and Tutor engaged in a piano lesson, focusing on reading and playing notes from sheet music for an introductory song. They practiced identifying notes on both treble and bass clefs, worked on rhythmic accuracy for specific bars, and began coordinating both hands. The Student was assigned to have the sheet music printed for continued practice throughout the week.

Reading Treble Clef Notes (Right Hand)

Understanding Note Duration and Rhythm

Effective Piano Practice Strategies

Reading Bass Clef Notes (Left Hand)

Hands-Together Piano Coordination

Learning a Song Introduction (A Thousand Miles)

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Student learned 11 days ago

The Student and Tutor focused primarily on practicing 'Canon in D' on the piano, systematically working through different sections with a metronome, addressing fingering, and ensuring hands-together coordination. They briefly reviewed 'Howl's Moving Castle' and discussed a structured homework plan involving repetitive practice of 'Canon in D' sections and learning new material.

Consistent Repertoire Maintenance

Structured Homework & Repetition

Rhythm Internalization through Clapping

Strategic Fingering for Fluidity

Segmented Practice & Metronome Mastery

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Student learned 16 days ago

The Student and Tutor engaged in a Singing lesson, starting with a comprehensive series of vocal warm-ups focusing on breath control and articulation. They then dedicated the majority of the session to practicing the song "Lost Boy," refining vocal techniques such as head voice volume, note clarity, and connecting speaking voice placement to singing. The Tutor recommended using GarageBand and YouTube warm-ups for continued independent practice.

Pitch Accuracy & Articulation

Vocal Register & Dynamic Control

Vocal Warm-ups: S-holds & Z-holds

Vocal Health & Independent Practice

Emotional Connection & Character Delivery

Speaking Voice Placement in Singing

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Student learned 18 days ago

The Student and Tutor focused on piano practice, refining chord transitions and correcting a habit of repeating initial notes in patterns. They began learning a new song, "A Thousand Miles," practicing note identification in both treble and bass clefs, and coordinating hands for chords and rhythm. The Tutor will send the sheet music for the new song for the Student's follow-up practice.

Reading Music: Treble & Bass Clefs

The Power of Discipline in Learning

Smooth Musical Transitions

Precise Note Initiation

Playing Octaves and Chords

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Approach & tools used in piano classes

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Chord & Scale Reference Apps

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DAWs

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PDF Sheet Music Libraries

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Ear Training Software

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Piano Tuner Apps

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Metronome Apps

Interactive piano lessons

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Parent feedback

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Pets are welcomed

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Chat for quick help

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Open Q&A

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Weekend lessons

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