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
Scales and Arpeggios
Improvisation
Piano Repertoire
Pedaling Techniques
Rhythm and Timing
Performance Skills
Chord Theory
Finger Placement & Hand Position
AI 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
Home schooled
Piano for adults
ADHD
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
Piano for beginners
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
Vocal Transition: Chest to Head Voice
Vocal Delivery: Tone
Volume
and Emotion
Vowel Sustain and Breathing Technique
The tutor and student worked on vocal warm-ups, breath control techniques, and diaphragmatic breathing exercises. They practiced singing two songs, "driver's license" and "Rip Tide," with the student showing marked improvement in vocal ease and control. Homework was assigned focusing on breath holds and speaking exercises, with a plan to address piano practice in the next session.
Vocal Cord Relaxation and Breath Support
Vocal Dynamics and Expression
Vowel and Consonant Articulation Exercises
Vocal Registers: Chest Voice and Head Voice
Diaphragmatic Breathing (Belly Breathing)
The tutor and student worked on developing dynamic expression and narrative in two piano pieces, "The Swan" and "Song from a Secret Garden," focusing on specific markings and techniques. They also practiced technical exercises including C minor scales, triads, and arpeggios, and began sight-reading and applying fingerings to a new section of a piece.
Melody vs. Accompaniment Roles
Introduction to Scales and Chords (C minor)
Musical Storytelling and Interpretation
Musical Phrasing and Breath Marks
Musical Dynamics (Piano)
The Tutor and Student worked on refining a musical piece, focusing on improving rhythmic accuracy, playing without a metronome for expressive interpretation, and practicing specific technical passages. The session concluded with a detailed homework assignment aimed at consolidating the learned techniques and preparing for the next lesson.
Pedal Technique and Articulation
Sectional Practice & Mastery
Metronome Mastery & Beyond
Developing Musicality & Expression
Student and Tutor worked on vocal warm-ups focusing on breath control and diaphragmatic support. They practiced speaking phrases with varying energy and then applied these concepts to singing exercises on specific notes, distinguishing between chest and head voice. The session concluded with the student practicing sections of a song, focusing on maintaining vocal registers and achieving smooth transitions, with a slight adjustment to future class timing.
Integrating Conversational Tone into Singing
Creating Vocal Space for Higher Notes
Smooth Register Transition (Mix Voice)
Understanding Vocal Registers: Chest & Head Voice
Vocal Dynamics: Quiet Energy
Diaphragmatic Breathing for Vocal Support
The Student and Tutor worked on advanced piano technique, practicing various sections of a piece (bars 0-24, 25-62, 63-80, 84-97, 98-109, 101-103) at increasing metronome speeds. They focused on rhythmic accuracy, dynamics, finger placement for difficult transitions, and maintaining musical character. The Student received a detailed practice plan for the upcoming week, including target BPMs for different sections and guidance on practicing without a metronome for expressive parts, with an overall goal of 145 BPM for the main body of the song.
Establishing Overall Song Tempo & Goals
Rhythmic Accuracy Without the Metronome
Mastering Transitions and Chord Jumps
Dynamic Control & Musical Character
Sectional Piano Practice & Targeted BPM
Approach & tools used in piano classes
DAWs
Looping Software
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Chord & Scale Reference Apps
Piano Tuner Apps
Virtual Piano Apps
Interactive piano lessons
Chat for quick help
Open Q&A
Pets are welcomed
Parent feedback
Mobile joining

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