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
Chord Theory
Piano Repertoire
Sight Reading
Piano Technique
Performance Skills
Pedaling Techniques
Ear training
Scales and Arpeggios
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1-yr validity
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Types of learners for piano lessons
Piano for beginners
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
Home schooled
Piano for adults
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 Tutor and Student reviewed piano scales (C major, G major, A minor) and practiced sight-reading musical pieces. They reinforced note identification in both treble and bass clefs using mnemonic devices. The Student was assigned to practice specific scales and a song called "Andante," focusing on right and left-hand practice and using provided notes for guidance.
Daily Practice Routine for Piano
Reading Musical Rhythms: Steps and Skips
Bass Clef Note Reading
Treble Clef Note Reading
The tutor and student worked on piano technique for "How's Moving Castle," focusing on specific passages and fingering strategies to improve accuracy and fluidity. They practiced sections hands separately and together, aiming for increased tempo and dynamic expression, with homework assigned to target weaker sections and a metronome goal for the final passage.
Musical Interpretation and Expression
Metronome Practice Strategies
Fingerings and Chord Voicings
Technical Foundations: Scales and Finger Dexterity
The Tutor and Student focused on developing rhythmic precision and pitch accuracy through a series of vocal exercises and clapping drills. They practiced note values, rhythm imitation, and applying these concepts to singing a specific song, "Stay." The next session will involve further practice with these rhythm exercises, potentially incorporating the metronome more extensively.
Metronome Use and BPM
Note Values and Rests
Pitch Matching and Timing in Song Performance
Rhythm Imitation and Clapping
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.
Diaphragmatic Breathing (Belly Breathing)
Vocal Registers: Chest Voice and Head Voice
Vowel and Consonant Articulation Exercises
Vocal Dynamics and Expression
Vocal Cord Relaxation and Breath Support
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.
Musical Dynamics (Piano)
Musical Phrasing and Breath Marks
Melody vs. Accompaniment Roles
Musical Storytelling and Interpretation
Introduction to Scales and Chords (C minor)
Approach & tools used in piano classes
Virtual Piano Apps
Chord & Scale Reference Apps
Ear Training Software
Backing Track Libraries
DAWs
Piano Tuner Apps
Interactive piano lessons
Pets are welcomed
Mobile joining
Parent feedback
Open Q&A
Note taking
Piano teachers on Wiingy are vetted for quality
Every tutor is interviewed and selected for subject expertise and teaching skill.