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


Your piano teacher skills
Piano Technique
Music theory
Performance Skills
Improvisation
Chord Theory
Finger Placement & Hand Position
Scales and Arpeggios
Sight Reading
AI modules
Summary
Podcast
Quiz
Learnings
Flashcard
Spotlight
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15-days refund
Free tutor swap
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1-yr validity
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Types of learners for piano lessons
Home schooled
ADHD
Piano for beginners
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
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
Piano
Grand Piano
Player Piano
Digital Piano
Upright Piano
Classical Piano

Piano concepts taught by Irene
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
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
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)
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
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
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
Approach & tools used in piano classes
Chord & Scale Reference Apps
DAWs
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Ear Training Software
Piano Tuner Apps
Metronome Apps
Interactive piano lessons
Parent feedback
Pets are welcomed
Chat for quick help
Open Q&A
Weekend lessons

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