Suny Lopez
Music Lessons in Composition, Mixing, and Performance Techniques at Andrews University
Private lessons - Suny Lopez
Masters degree
$19
$17
/ 30 min
About your music teacher
I'm Suny Lopez, a seasoned music tutor with over 15 years of experience and a Masters degree in Music Education. My expertise spans a wide range of music genres including Baroque, Jazz, Rock, and more. Specializing in Music Production, Composition, and various other subjects, I offer personalized lessons tailored to each student's level and goals. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced musician, I'm here to help you master Sight-Reading, Music Theory, Songwriting, and more. Let's embark on a musical journey together, where creativity knows no bounds and where your passion for music flourishes. Let's make music magic happen!
Meet Suny
Suny graduated from Andrews University
Music lessons overview
With a focus on progressive instruction and engaging techniques, I offer personalized music tutoring for over 200 students of various levels, from kids to adults. I specialize in Music Production, Composition, Mixing, DJing, and more. By integrating music theory, ear training, and technique-focused lessons, I help students master Digital Audio Workstations and hone their skills in Music Theory and Songwriting. Using tech tools like Recording Apps and Vocal Health Apps, I create a dynamic learning environment both online and offline. My tailored approach follows diverse curricula like A-Levels and IB, ensuring comprehensive learning outcomes and practical applications in live performances and sound engineering. Join me to unleash your musical potential and thrive in the world of music creation and performance!
Rated 5 stars for engaging piano lessons
93% students find the piano classes both fun and easy to follow
Rated 4.9/5 by parents for piano classes
Families love the balance between structure and creativity in each lesson
Piano lessons tailored to personal goals
Helps students focus on classical, pop, or other styles they love
Your music teacher specialities
Classical
Common Core State Standards - CCSS (USA)
State-Specific Standards (USA)
Pop
Film/Movie
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Music concept taught by Suny
Suny Lopez and Mariska Intelisano had a piano lesson where they reviewed "French Lullaby" and started working on two new pieces: "Sonatina" and "When Our Band Goes Marching By." Mariska will practice these three songs for the next lesson. They scheduled the next session for August 8th, and Suny advised keeping lessons regular to avoid account deactivation.
G and C Hand Positions
Accidentals (Sharps and Naturals)
Rhythm and Counting
First and Second Endings
Suny Lopez gave Evan Patterson a vocal lesson focusing on "Long Black Train," covering physical warm-ups, breath support, vowel pronunciation, and lyrical interpretation. They addressed Patterson's "S" pronunciation and worked on specific song sections, with Lopez emphasizing practice and vocal projection.
Diaphragm Support
Vocal Warm-ups
Vowel Pronunciation
Consonant Control
Phrasing and Breathing
Song Practice
Suny Lopez guided Evan Patterson through vocal exercises focused on diaphragm control and breath support. They practiced expanding the rib cage and controlling exhalation, then applied these techniques to singing Johnny Cash's "Hurt" and Josh Turner's "Long Black Train." Evan was assigned to practice the breathing exercises and songs daily, focusing on breath support and diaphragm engagement.
Diaphragmatic Breathing
Vocal Exercises
Song Selection
Consistent Practice
Understanding Song Structure
Suny Lopez led Evan Patterson in a singing lesson that reviewed breathing techniques, resonator exercises, vowel shaping, and phrasing. Evan practiced these techniques while singing "My Way," focusing on breath control and emotional delivery. They discussed renewing lessons weekly and Evan's goal to improve his voice for upcoming conference presentations.
Resonators
Breathing Techniques
Vowel Shaping
Phrasing
Range Expansion
Passing Notes
Suny tutored Mariska in a piano lesson, covering pieces like "The Greatest Show on Earth," "Planet Song," and exercises on tetra chords and major scales. Mariska practiced fingerings, scales, and chord transitions, with Suny providing guidance on sharps, hand positions, and pedal usage. Mariska was assigned pages 43-45 for homework and encouraged to use the accompanying CD.
Major Scales
Parallel Motion
Tetra Chords
Whole Steps
Suny Lopez guided Evan Patterson through vocal exercises and techniques to improve his singing, focusing on Frank Sinatra's "My Way." They worked on breathing, posture, vocal support, and resonators, targeting specific challenging sections of the song. Evan is to practice the song using a provided link and consider other songs for future sessions, with a potential class renewal discussed.
Breathing and Support
Posture
Vowel Pronunciation
Avoiding Falsetto
Opening Resonators
Types of music lessons
Music Production
Music Composition
Sight-Reading
Digital Audio Workstation
Music Mixing
Mashups
Free lesson slots
1 / 1
Teaching tools used in music classes
Backing Track Libraries
Student types for music lessons
College
Adult/Professionals
Home schooled
Interactive music lessons
Record lessons
Note taking
Pets are welcomed
Parent feedback
Mobile joining
Music lessons in cities
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