Suny Lopez
Build Strong Piano Skills Through Structured, Step-by-Step Lessons for All Ages and Levels
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Suny Lopez
Masters degree
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Each lesson is 55 min
50 lessons
20% off
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30 lessons
15% off
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20 lessons
10% off
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10 lessons
5% off
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Suny - 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


Your piano teacher skills
Piano Repertoire
Finger Placement & Hand Position
Ear training
Improvisation
Scales and Arpeggios
Piano Technique
Music theory
Rhythm and Timing
Types of learners for piano lessons
Piano for adults
Piano for beginners
Piano for intermediate
Home schooled
Piano lessons at a glance
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.
Different types of piano lessons
Grand Piano
Digital Piano
Upright Piano
Acoustic Piano
Flexible Scheduling
Allows 1h early scheduling
Allows 1h early rescheduling
Can wait for 20 mins after joining

10 day Refund
Free Tutor Swap

Piano concepts taught by Suny
Vocal Warm-ups and Breathing Techniques
Vocal Resonance and Articulation Exercises
Understanding and Singing Sea Shanties
Vocal Technique: Octaves and Transposition
The tutor and student focused on vocal warm-up exercises and singing techniques without a piano. They practiced specific vocal exercises, worked on song interpretation, and explored vocal range and control with two different songs, planning to continue with song-based learning and potentially introduce academic vocal concepts in future sessions.
Vocal Agility and Control Exercises
Song Repertoire and Vocal Suitability
Vocal Warm-up Without Piano
The student and tutor focused on vocal warm-ups, breathing exercises, and advanced singing techniques, including "fried voice" and "gissando." They extensively practiced the song "Hoist the Colours," working on melody, pitch, and vocal control, and discussed the potential for applying throat singing techniques.
Vocal Warm-ups & Breathing Techniques
Vocal Agility & Articulation Practice
Song Analysis: "Hoist the Colors"
Advanced Vocal Techniques: Fried Voice & Glissando
The class focused on vocal technique and singing practice. The student worked on warm-ups, breath control exercises, and learned new songs with the tutor guiding them through specific phrases and melodies, including "Far over the misty mountains" and "The king and his men."
Interpreting Song Lyrics and Meaning
A Cappella Singing Techniques
Vocal Warm-ups: Breathing and Articulation
Vocal Phrasing and Musicality
The tutor and student focused on vocal techniques and song interpretation. They practiced warm-ups, breath control, and applied these to a song, "Far Over the Misty Mountains," working on phrasing, intonation, and emotional delivery. The student was assigned to practice the song with attention to learned techniques.
Musical Phrasing and Breath Management
Vowel Modification and Consonant Articulation
Diaphragmatic Breathing for Singing
Vocal Resonance and Resonators
Humming Up
'Ah' Down (Five-Note Scales)
Phrasing and Musical Arches
Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercises
Sliding Between Notes (Big Gaps)
Three-Note Scales for Soft Notes
Sirens and Vocal Loops
Humming for Resonance
Approach & tools used in piano classes
Metronome Apps
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Backing Track Libraries
Virtual Piano Apps
Interactive piano lessons
Record lessons
Pets are welcomed
Mobile joining
Parent feedback
Open Q&A

Reviews and Ratings for Suny
Amiah Goodman
Southpoint, Durham
10 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
12 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
12 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
about 1 year 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
about 1 year 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
over 1 year 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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