Suny Lopez
Build Strong Piano Skills Through Structured, Step-by-Step Lessons for All Ages and Levels




Private lessons - Suny Lopez
Masters degree
$19
$17
/ 30 min
About your piano teacher
With over 15 years of experience as a music educator, I’m Suny Lopez, and I hold a Master’s degree in Music Education. I specialize in teaching piano to students from beginner to advanced levels—children and adults alike. My expertise lies in classical piano. My teaching approach is rooted in personalized learning, with a focus on progressively developing piano technique, music theory, and performance skills. I strive to nurture each student’s creativity through improvisation, sight-reading, and customized lesson plans tailored to their unique goals. I also place great importance on creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment. Whether you're just starting with finger placement or ready to explore early advanced repertoire, I’m here to guide you every step of the way. Let’s embark on a musical journey together and unlock your full potential at the piano!
Meet Suny
Suny graduated from Andrews University


Piano lessons overview
My piano teaching methodology is rooted in building a strong technical foundation while nurturing musical expression and confidence. I place a strong emphasis on proper technique from the start—focusing on hand positioning, finger strength, posture, wrist movement, and overall body alignment to support healthy and effective piano playing. Each student follows a structured, progressive path based on their individual needs, age, and learning style. I incorporate well-established piano methods such as Faber Piano Adventures, Alfred’s Basic Piano Library, Bastien Piano Basics, and John Thompson’s Easiest Piano Course to ensure students receive a well-rounded musical education. These materials provide engaging, pedagogically sound instruction in areas such as note reading, rhythm, dynamics, phrasing, and music theory. Alongside method books, I include technical exercises like Hanon, Czerny, and scale/arpeggio practice to develop dexterity, precision, and fluency at the keyboard. Sight-reading, ear training, and rhythmic drills are also part of each student’s routine, helping to build musicianship skills that go beyond playing pieces accurately. For students interested in improvisation, chord progressions, and playing by ear, I gradually introduce functional harmony and lead sheet interpretation. Whether a student is learning to play their first notes or refining their technique at an intermediate level, my goal is to provide a balanced, methodical approach that lays the groundwork for confident, expressive, and lifelong piano playing.
Trusted piano teacher for real results
88% students feel more skilled, confident, and ready to perform
Piano lessons that truly engage students
Parents report their children look forward to every class
Step-by-step piano lessons structure
Lessons break down complex pieces into manageable parts
Your piano teacher specialities
Pedaling Techniques
Rhythm and Timing
Improvisation
Piano Repertoire
Music theory
Sight Reading
Scales and Arpeggios
Performance Skills

Piano concept taught by Suny
Suny Lopez led Evan Patterson in a vocal lesson that included warm-up exercises and practice on the songs "Ring of Fire" and "Long Black Train." They focused on breath support, resonance, and vocal placement. Evan requested to end the session early and was assigned the karaoke version of "Long Black Train" for practice during the week.
Vocal Warm-ups
Breath Support
Resonance and Placement
Octave Transitions
Song Interpretation
Suny guided Mariska through several pieces from the "New Dimensions" piano book, focusing on rhythm, note accuracy, and hand position. Mariska practiced maintaining a steady tempo and interpreting musical markings. They discussed future lesson plans and the possibility of using Bastien or Faber & Faber books in the future, and Suny assigned songs from the new book for homework.
Octave Higher Repeats
Dotted Half Note
Moderato Tempo
D.C. al Fine
Combining Note Values
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.
Accidentals (Sharps and Naturals)
G and C Hand Positions
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
Types of piano lessons
Grand Piano
Player Piano
Digital Piano
Upright Piano
Jazz Piano
Electric Keyboard

Reviews and Ratings for Suny
Amiah Goodman
Southpoint, Durham
3 months ago
Lopez ’s lessons have been incredibly helpful, from mastering sheet music to enhancing hand coordination. Teaching in Southpoint, her supportive and engaging style has made learning enjoyable for my 8-year-old.
Arthur Brewer
Upper Valley, El Paso
4 months ago
Lopez was the first instructor to help me grasp chord voicings and swing rhythm on a grand piano. I am an Upper Valley jazz lover. She has a wealth of knowledge and makes even difficult progressions seem manageable. I get creative energy from every session.
Talia Stafford
Forest Hills, Wilmington
4 months ago
The lessons are engaging informative and filled with energy with Lopez Buckey. Tutoring in Forest Hills she emphasizes not only technical skills but also the emotional and expressive side of music which has made a remarkable impact on my learning experience.
Brooks Cummings
Arlington Park, Fort Wayne
5 months ago
Our child looks forward to every lesson with Lopez in Arlington Park. her way of teaching is fun but also organized, which has really helped our child make strong progress on the piano.
Carson Garza
Rum Village, South Bend
7 months ago
Thanks to the engaging approach at Rum Village, my son now plays and sings full songs- Lopez ’s teaching has truly sparked her musical confidence.
Cristian Kent
College Park, Maryland
11 months ago
Lopez makes her lessons very fun and I really enjoy her classes. The way she can blend practical concepts with theory is outstanding!
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Teaching tools used in piano classes
Virtual Piano Apps
Backing Track Libraries
Metronome Apps
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Student types for piano lessons
Piano for intermediate
Piano for beginners
Piano for adults
Home schooled
Interactive piano lessons
Record lessons
Note taking
Pets are welcomed
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