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
Sight Reading
Scales and Arpeggios
Ear training
Improvisation
Performance Skills
Piano Technique
Music theory
Chord Theory
AI modules
Summary
Podcast
Quiz
Learnings
Flashcard
Spotlight
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15-days refund
Free tutor swap
No cancel fee
1-yr validity
24/7 support
Types of learners for piano lessons
Piano for adults
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
Piano for beginners
Home schooled
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
Grand Piano
Player Piano
Digital Piano
Upright Piano
Classical Piano

Piano concepts taught by Irene
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
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
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
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
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
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
Approach & tools used in piano classes
Backing Track Libraries
DAWs
Chord & Scale Reference Apps
Virtual Piano Apps
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Ear Training Software
Interactive piano lessons
Note taking
Chat for quick help
Open Q&A
Mobile joining
Parent feedback

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