Alexander Reyes
Master sight reading and classical piano with lessons from a Berklee-trained musician.
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Alexander Reyes
Bachelors degree
/ 55 min
Alexander - Your piano teacher
With over 13 years of experience, a Bachelor's degree in Music Production, and a passion for piano, I'm Alexander Reyes. I have honed my piano skills through formal education and self-study, specializing in various piano types like Grand, Digital, and Upright Pianos. My specialities include Chord Theory, Ear Training, and Performance Skills, among others. I cater to students of all levels, from beginners to advanced, offering personalized lessons in Piano Technique, Improvisation, and more. Let's embark on a musical journey together!
Meet Alexander
Alexander graduated from Berklee College of Music
Your piano teacher skills
Finger Placement & Hand Position
Chord Theory
Ear training
Music theory
Piano Repertoire
Piano Technique
Scales and Arpeggios
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Types of learners for piano lessons
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
Piano for intermediate
Piano for adults
Piano for advanced
Piano for beginners
All Levels
Home schooled
Piano for kids
Piano lessons at a glance
My piano teaching approach blends theory, ear training, technique, creativity, and sight-reading to engage students in a comprehensive learning experience. Catering to adults, advanced, intermediate, and beginner piano enthusiasts, my methodology is versatile and inclusive for all levels. I leverage tech tools like DAWs, metronome apps, and virtual piano apps to enhance learning both online and offline. By integrating backing tracks, chord apps, and sheet music libraries, I create a dynamic curriculum that nurtures musical growth. With a focus on jazz, classical, and various piano styles, I encourage students to explore their creativity and develop a deep understanding of music. Whether on a grand piano or a digital keyboard, my personalized teaching inspires over 50 students to excel in their piano journey.
Different types of piano lessons
Piano
Grand Piano
Player Piano
Digital Piano
Upright Piano
Jazz Piano
Piano concepts taught by Alexander
The tutor and student explored fundamental guitar techniques, focusing on improvisation within the A minor pentatonic and full minor scales. They practiced identifying target notes and using scales to build melodic phrasing, with a plan to further develop scale knowledge and fretboard familiarity.
Improvisation with Scales
Pentatonic Scale Shapes
Fretboard Knowledge
Full Minor Scale vs. Pentatonic
Guitar Bending Technique
The student and tutor reviewed the full A minor diatonic scale on the guitar, building upon previous lessons on the pentatonic scale. They practiced playing through the scale in sections and then integrating all six strings using backing tracks to develop melodic soloing. The tutor encouraged memorizing both the pentatonic and diatonic scales.
Ubiquity of Guitar Scales
Pentatonic vs. Full Scale
Full Guitar Scale Construction
Navigating the Guitar Fretboard with Scales
Scale Application with Backing Tracks
The tutor and student worked on mastering challenging sections of the song "Over the Hills and Far Away" by Led Zeppelin, focusing on specific chord progressions, rhythms, and riffs for both acoustic and electric guitar parts. They discussed practical playing techniques and the importance of genre mastery, with plans to continue this focus next week.
Power Chords vs. Full Chords
Rhythm and Feel in Guitar Playing
Genre Mastery and Focused Practice
Song Structure and Roadmap Navigation
The student and tutor worked on a guitar scale exercise, focusing on specific "red dot" notes as anchor points within the scale. They practiced landing on these dots using backing tracks in A minor and then E minor, with the goal of concluding musical phrases on these designated notes.
Phased Practice and Advanced Application
Scale Patterns and Key Transposition
Targeting Red Dots in Scales
The student and tutor worked on guitar techniques, focusing on reading tablature and learning riffs from Led Zeppelin's "Whole Lotta Love" and Metallica's "Enter Sandman." They also discussed band instrumentation roles and the difference between bass and lead guitars. The student is to practice the learned songs, and the next session will incorporate a backing track for soloing.
Power Chords
Guitar Tablature Reading
Guitarist Roles in Bands
Theremin Instrument
Guitar String Tuning
The tutor and student worked through the introductory sections of "Stairway to Heaven" on guitar, focusing on clean tone techniques, fingerings, and chord transitions. They analyzed the song's structure and corrected tablature errors, with plans to review more complex parts in the following week.
Chord Transitions and Open Strings
Finger Placement and Muting in Blues/Rock
Pickup Selection for Tone
Guitar Volume Knob for Tone Control
Guitar Tablature Interpretation
Approach & tools used in piano classes
DAWs
Ear Training Software
Metronome Apps
Chord & Scale Reference Apps
Virtual Piano Apps
Interactive piano lessons
Pets are welcomed
Mobile joining
Note taking
Chat for quick help
Open Q&A
Reviews and Ratings for Alexander
Adeline Fields
Rancho Cabrillo, Peoria
11 months ago
For scared novices in Rancho Cabrillo, Alexander method is ideal. My son was able to express himself musically and come out of his shell because to his.
Bianca Porter
Pine Valley, Wilmington
about 1 year ago
After many years away from the piano I was searching for a tutor who could offer both patience and flexibility. The lessons with Alexander I have had in Pine Valley have just transformed my growth into something which i never thought.
Seth Harrell
Central El Paso, El Paso
over 1 year ago
Studying classical piano with Alexander in Central El Paso has been truly inspiring. his grand piano adds depth to every lesson, and as someone rediscovering music in college, I deeply value his guidance. he cultivates both technical precision and emotional depth, urging me to feel the music rather than just play it.
Alessandra Hampton
Austin, Texas
over 1 year ago
Classes taught by Alexander are enjoyable and highly engaging. He is a highly skilled tutor who plays both digital and grand pianos and is knowledgeable in a variety of styles.
Kymani Chaney
Keller Park, South Bend
over 1 year ago
Games and creative activities in Keller Park keep my 6-year-old engaged and make theory stick, thanks to Alexander ’s fun and productive approach.
Turner Rice
The Bristols, Fishers
over 1 year ago
My daughter has really grown in confidence with sight reading and rhythm thanks to the supportive approach Alexander uses at The Bristols.
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