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
Music theory
Ear training
Performance Skills
Pedaling Techniques
Scales and Arpeggios
Rhythm and Timing
Chord Theory
Piano Technique
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Types of learners for piano lessons
ADHD
Piano for Beginners
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
Home schooled
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 worked on vocal warm-ups and singing techniques, focusing on breath support, resonance, and avoiding vocal strain. They practiced applying these techniques to a song, including adjusting octaves and keys for comfort. The session concluded with a discussion on self-care tips for vocal health.
Projection and Focus
Vocal Support and Airflow
The Yawning Space Technique
Musical Notation and Markings
Vocal Register and Octave Considerations
The student and tutor worked on vocal exercises to improve head voice and falsetto, focusing on clearing congestion in the nasal passages and practicing smooth transitions between vocal registers. They also discussed the potential impact of past habits on vocal health and the importance of consistent practice.
Vocal Clearing and Congestion
Posture and Singing Performance
Vocal Vibration and Resonance Points
Impact of Smoking on Vocal Health
Vocal Registers: Chest
Head
and Mix
The tutor and student worked on pitch accuracy and vocal range through scales and specific phonetic exercises. They then practiced singing the song 'Stay' by Rihanna, focusing on improving pitch, rhythm, and timing during karaoke practice, and concluded with rhythmic training using a metronome to internalize the song's beat.
Karaoke Performance: Timing and Accuracy
Vocal Warm-ups and Articulation
Rhythm and Timing in Music
Pitch Training: Matching Tones
The Student and Tutor continued practicing a piano piece, integrating right and left hands for new sections and perfecting coordination. They discussed sight-reading strategies and collaboratively identified and corrected a harmonic error in the sheet music. Homework involves practicing the entire piece from beginning to end for note accuracy, without focusing on speed or dynamics.
Importance of Consistent Practice
Developing Hands-Together Coordination
Strategic Finger Placement for Fluidity
Transitioning Sight-Reading from Notes to Intervals
Applying Harmonic Understanding to Score Interpretation
Structured Sectional Practice for Mastery
Student and Tutor continued their work on advanced singing techniques, focusing on the piece "Unatana Tok" and addressing specific vocal challenges. They discussed strategies for vocal endurance and self-care in preparation for upcoming, lengthy services, including daily warm-ups and proper vocal placement. The plan for future repertoire was also briefly discussed.
Performance Schedule Management & Anxiety Mitigation
Distinction Between Soloist and Congregational Singing
Vocal Registers & Endurance for Long Services
Comprehensive Vocal Health & Self-Care
Strategic Learning for Complex Musical Repertoire
The Student and Tutor worked on piano technique, practicing "Canon in D" and Pachelbel's "Canon" with a metronome to increase speed and address finger coordination. They also engaged in sight-reading exercises, identifying challenging areas and practicing recovery strategies. For follow-up, the Student was encouraged to practice the two pieces at specific metronome speeds.
Correcting Finger Tangling and Overplaying
Effective Site Reading Strategies
Developing a Performance Mindset
Structured Repertoire Progression
Mastering Tempo with a Metronome
Approach & tools used in piano classes
Metronome Apps
Looping Software
Piano Tuner Apps
Backing Track Libraries
Chord & Scale Reference Apps
Virtual Piano Apps
Interactive piano lessons
Parent feedback
Weekend lessons
Note taking
Pets are welcomed
Mobile joining
Piano teachers on Wiingy are vetted for quality
Every tutor is interviewed and selected for subject expertise and teaching skill.