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
Ear training
Piano Technique
Music theory
Improvisation
Rhythm and Timing
Finger Placement & Hand Position
Piano Repertoire
Performance Skills
CoTutorAI modules
Summary
Podcast
Quiz
Learnings
Flashcard
Spotlight
Zero Risk Guaranteed
15-days refund
Free tutor swap
No cancel fee
1-yr validity
24/7 support
Types of learners for piano lessons
Piano for Adults
ADHD
Piano for Beginners
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
Home schooled
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 tutor and student explored the concept of relative major and minor keys in music, focusing on how they share the same key signatures. They practiced identifying these relationships and then applied this knowledge by playing various scales and working on a G minor piece, which involved detailed finger notation and practice.
Piano Fingering for Scales
Key Signatures
Relative Major and Minor Keys
The tutor reviewed piano scales and relative minors with the student, followed by intensive sight-reading practice and a detailed explanation of rhythmic notation and beat counting. The tutor recommended incorporating piano practice into the student's nightly routine before her upcoming break for state testing and a trip to Spain.
Understanding Note Durations
Reading Musical Notes on the Staff
Piano Practice Routine
Relative Minor and Major Keys
The student and tutor worked on vocal technique and song interpretation for Tori Kelly's "All in My Head" and Ariana Grande's "POV." The session involved practicing specific vocal techniques, such as mixed voice and developing emotional expression, with plans to continue this work after the tutor's upcoming vacation.
Vocal Control and Agility Exercises
Vocal Register Dynamics (Head vs. Mix)
Vocal Phrasing and Delivery
Vocal Mix Voice Technique
The session focused on vocal technique and song interpretation, specifically practicing exercises for breath control, pitch accuracy, and emotional delivery. The student worked on analyzing and singing the first verse of the song "Linger" by The Cranberries, with homework assigned to listen to and record themselves singing the song for self-analysis.
Breath Support and Control
Active Listening and Musical Analysis
Vocal Phrasing and Articulation
Vocal Range and Pitch Accuracy
The student and tutor discussed the student's experiences with cannabis edibles and drinkables as an alternative to smoking, comparing sativa and indica effects and dosage challenges. They also worked on vocal exercises, focusing on hydration, proper technique for head voice, and reducing strain. A plan was established for the student to manage their smoking frequency, including a single instance before the tutor's travel, followed by extended periods of abstinence.
Edibles vs. Smoking
Sativa vs. Indica Strains
THC vs. CBD
Tolerance Breaks (T-Breaks)
Habit Replacement Strategies
The tutor and student worked on piano pieces, specifically "Canon in D" and a Waltz, reviewing and learning new sections, practicing fingerings, and metronome work. The student was assigned to continue practicing these pieces, focusing on specific measures and overall song assembly.
Canon in D - Section Review and Fingerings
Waltz Performance and Interpretation
Pacilo - New Piece Introduction and Structure
Approach & tools used in piano classes
Ear Training Software
Chord & Scale Reference Apps
DAWs
Virtual Piano Apps
Looping Software
Piano Tuner Apps
Interactive piano lessons
Open Q&A
Chat for quick help
Note taking
Parent feedback
Mobile joining
Piano teachers on Wiingy are vetted for quality
Every tutor is interviewed and selected for subject expertise and teaching skill.