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Suny Lopez

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

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Piano lessons - Suny Lopez

Masters degree

/ 30 min

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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.

Your piano teacher skills

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Sight Reading

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Finger Placement & Hand Position

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Scales and Arpeggios

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Chord Theory

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Pedaling Techniques

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Rhythm and Timing

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Performance Skills

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Ear training

Suny graduated from Andrews University

Suny graduated from Andrews University
Suny graduated from Andrews University

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!

Approach & tools used in piano classes

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Virtual Piano Apps

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Metronome Apps

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PDF Sheet Music Libraries

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Backing Track Libraries

Different types of piano lessons

Grand Piano

Grand Piano

Digital Piano

Digital Piano

Upright Piano

Upright Piano

Acoustic Piano

Acoustic Piano

Types of learners for piano lessons

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Piano for adults

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Piano for beginners

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Piano for intermediate

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Home schooled

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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.

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Arthur Brewer

Upper Valley, El Paso

5 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.

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Talia Stafford

Forest Hills, Wilmington

5 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.

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Brooks Cummings

Arlington Park, Fort Wayne

6 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.

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Carson Garza

Rum Village, South Bend

8 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.

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Cristian Kent

College Park, Maryland

12 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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Piano concept taught by Suny

Student learned 9 days ago

Suny and Mariska reviewed music theory concepts such as octave notation, rhythm, and finger placement while practicing several piano pieces including "Market Treasure," "Simple Gifts," and "Long, Long Ago." Mariska worked on feeling the strong beat in different time signatures and practiced octave changes. Suny assigned Mariska to continue practicing "King Wenceslas" with specific instructions on octave positioning for the next lesson.

Stem Direction in Clefs

Strong Beat (Downbeat)

Da Capo al Fine (D.C. al Fine)

Tied Notes

Accidentals (D Flat Rule)

Octave Notation

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Student learned 22 days ago

During a recent vocal lesson, Suny Lopez guided Evan Patterson through warm-up exercises and practice on the songs "Ring of Fire" and "Long Black Train." The instruction centered on refining breath support, resonance, and vocal placement. Evan requested to conclude the lesson ahead of schedule 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

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Student learned 23 days ago

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

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Mariska learned about 1 month ago

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

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Evan learned 2 months ago

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

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Evan learned 2 months ago

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

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