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

/ 55 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!

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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Sight Reading

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Scales and Arpeggios

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Ear training

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Improvisation

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Performance Skills

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Piano Technique

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Music theory

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Chord Theory

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Types of learners for piano lessons

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Piano for adults

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Anxiety or Stress Disorders

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Piano for beginners

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Home schooled

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ADHD

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

Piano

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 3 days ago

The Student and Tutor engaged in a singing lesson focused on vocal warm-ups, breath control, and exploring different vocal registers. They practiced distinguishing and bridging chest and head voice, improving dynamic control, and applying these techniques to songs like 'Driver's License' and 'Deja Vu'. The Student received specific warm-up and scale exercises to practice for the next two weeks to further develop a comfortable singing chest voice.

Breath Control and Vocal Stamina

Dynamic Volume Control within Chest Voice

Strengthening the Vocal Bridge for Melodic Range

Developing Consistent Chest Voice Placement

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Student learned 3 days ago

Student and Tutor continued their piano lesson, focusing on practicing two main pieces, "Swan" and "The Secret Garden." They addressed specific technical challenges within these pieces, including accidentals, fingering, and clef changes, and reviewed previously learned songs. Homework includes practicing "Swan" and "The Secret Garden" hands together until the end, along with a weekly review of older repertoire.

Repertoire Maintenance Strategy

Strategic Song Progression

Structured Practice Methodology

Navigating Octave Shifts

Optimizing Fingering for Passages

Accidentals Rule: Applies to Both Hands

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Student learned 6 days ago

The Student and Tutor focused on piano practice, starting with a review of various major and minor scales. They then worked extensively on the "Jurassic Park" piece, incorporating metronome practice to enhance rhythm and accuracy. Homework assigned included practicing the song with the metronome, reviewing scales, and utilizing new sight-reading materials set up on the Student's iPad, along with finding a new song to learn.

Effective Practice Strategies

Repertoire Development: Jurassic Park

Scale Mastery & Left Hand Dexterity

Precision Rhythm with the Metronome

Exploring New Repertoire

Digital Site Reading Setup

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Student learned 6 days ago

The Student and Tutor focused on piano technique and piece work. They reviewed C major, A minor, G major, and E minor scales and triads, discussing their theoretical connections to the emotional context of music. The session involved extensive practice on specific sections of "The Swan" (bars 27-46) and "A Secret Garden" (bars 14-18), with an emphasis on note accuracy and rhythmic precision. Homework was assigned to continue practicing these pieces and *Pachelbel's Canon* at specified tempos.

Effective Practice Method

A Secret Garden: Repeat Signs & Rhythm

The Swan: Detailed Practice

Understanding Relative Keys

Triads & Basic Harmony

Major & Minor Scales Practice

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Student learned 6 days ago

The Student and Tutor engaged in a piano lesson, practicing various sections of a piece at increasing tempos. They focused on refining rhythm, finger placement, and smooth transitions between bars. Homework was assigned, including practicing specific sections at designated BPMs and working on difficult passages slowly and accurately, with an emphasis on starting practice sessions with the least mastered material.

Emphasizing Musicality and Dynamic Timing

The "Slow and Correct" Principle

Strategic Practice Sequencing

Isolating and Troubleshooting Difficult Passages

Sectional Mastery with Gradual Tempo Increase

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Student learned 6 days ago

The Student and Tutor engaged in a singing lesson focusing on vocal warm-ups, breath control, and proper vocal placement. They practiced specific exercises to strengthen chest and head voices and applied these techniques while singing excerpts from two songs. The session concluded with plans to continue working on the same songs and further explore the Student's observation regarding eating habits affecting vocal performance.

Optimizing Vocal Posture

Vocal Projection and Engaging Chest Voice

Breath Support and Stamina

Navigating Vocal Registers (Head

Chest

Mixed)

Impact of Physical State on Vocal Performance

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Approach & tools used in piano classes

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Backing Track Libraries

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DAWs

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Chord & Scale Reference Apps

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Virtual Piano Apps

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PDF Sheet Music Libraries

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Ear Training Software

Interactive piano lessons

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Note taking

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Chat for quick help

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Open Q&A

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Mobile joining

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Parent feedback

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