Suny Lopez

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Suny Lopez

Masters degree

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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

Suny graduated from Andrews University
Suny graduated from Andrews University

Your piano teacher skills

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Finger Placement & Hand Position

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Scales and Arpeggios

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Sight Reading

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Pedaling Techniques

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Performance Skills

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Piano Technique

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Ear training

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Music theory

Types of learners for piano lessons

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Piano for intermediate

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Piano for adults

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Piano for beginners

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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

Grand Piano

Digital Piano

Digital Piano

Upright Piano

Upright Piano

Acoustic Piano

Acoustic Piano

Flexible Scheduling

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Allows 1h early rescheduling

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Piano concepts taught by Suny

Student learned 8 days ago

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.

Vocal Resonance and Resonators

Diaphragmatic Breathing for Singing

Vowel Modification and Consonant Articulation

Musical Phrasing and Breath Management

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Student learned 29 days ago

The session centered on vocal warm-ups including humming and breathing exercises. The student worked on improving breath control and vocal projection. They then began learning a song, focusing on phrasing and melody.

Sirens and Vocal Loops

Phrasing and Musical Arches

Diaphragmatic Breathing Exercises

Humming Up

'Ah' Down (Five-Note Scales)

Sliding Between Notes (Big Gaps)

Three-Note Scales for Soft Notes

Humming for Resonance

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Student learned 2 months ago

The student and tutor worked on vocal exercises to improve breathing and vocal range. The student practiced the song "Sway," focusing on melody, timing, and vocal projection techniques. They discussed continuing with "Sway" or starting a new song next session, and decided on a break for the holidays with the plan to review and wrap up "Sway" in the next lesson before potentially moving on to a new song after the break.

Range and Vocal Placement

Sunrise Breathing Exercise

Humming Vocal Warm-up

Song Rehearsal: Melody and Phrasing

Addressing Rhythmic Irregularities

Belting Technique

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Student learned 2 months ago

The session involved vocal exercises and learning to sing "Sway" by Michael Bublé, with specific attention to pitch and melody. The Student began learning "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da" by The Beatles, adjusting the key to suit their vocal range. The Tutor recommended checking the extension for classes.

Tunnel Voice

The Importance of Karaoke Practice

Vocal Warm-up Exercises

Song Learning: 'Sway' by Michael Bublé

Vocal Improvisation and Embellishment

Identifying and Correcting Pitch Issues

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Student learned 3 months ago

The student practiced breathing techniques, vocal warm-ups, and singing 'Spiderman,' focusing on hitting high notes and singing in a lower octave. The student started learning a new song, 'Sway'. The plan is to continue practicing 'Sway' for the next two weeks.

Diaphragmatic Breathing

Sunrise Breathing

Humming with Tongue Out

Vocal Slides and Scales

Adapting Song Key

Engaging with the Song

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Student learned 3 months ago

The Student and Tutor worked on vocal exercises to improve resonance and range, followed by singing "Folsom Prison Blues" to practice high and low registers and enunciation. They also started learning a Spider-Man song, focusing on melody and rhythm. The student was asked to listen to the song to prepare for the next lesson.

The 'Woohoo' Vocalization

Vocal Range Stretching

'Z' Sound Exercise for Vocal Warm-up

Song Performance: Range and Enunciation

Learning Songs by Ear and Emulation

Humming with Tongue Extension

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Approach & tools used in piano classes

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Metronome Apps

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PDF Sheet Music Libraries

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Backing Track Libraries

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Virtual Piano Apps

Interactive piano lessons

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Record lessons

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Chat for quick help

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Note taking

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Open Q&A

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Reviews and Ratings for Suny

Amiah Goodman

Southpoint, Durham

9 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

10 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

11 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

11 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

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.

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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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