Ryan Krause
Train with a Columbia College Chicago graduate guiding you through a comprehensive musical journey.
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Ryan Krause
Masters degree
/ 55 min
Ryan - Your piano teacher
I'm Ryan Krause, a seasoned Piano tutor with over 5 years of experience. Holding a Masters degree in music, I offer personalized Piano lessons for kids, beginners, adults, and all levels of expertise. My specialities include Chord Theory, Ear training, Improvisation, and more. I aim to make learning engaging and supportive, fostering creativity and patience in mastering the art of music. Whether you're delving into the fundamentals or seeking a deeper understanding of advanced concepts, my guidance has led many to success and fulfillment. Ready to unlock your musical potential and embrace the joy of music? Let's embark on this incredible journey together. Book your session today, and let's create beautiful music harmoniously.
Meet Ryan
Ryan graduated from Columbia College Chiago
Your piano teacher skills
Scales and Arpeggios
Rhythm and Timing
Chord Theory
Music theory
Pedaling Techniques
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Types of learners for piano lessons
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
All Levels
Piano for adults
Learning Disabilities
Piano for beginners
Home schooled
Piano for kids
Piano lessons at a glance
As a piano tutor, I offer a unique teaching approach that integrates music theory, performance coaching, creativity, technique enhancement, and ear training into engaging and motivational lessons. I specialize in teaching a wide range of subjects including classical piano, jazz piano, digital piano, and more, catering to students of all levels from kids to adults. I utilize a variety of tech tools such as DAWs, ear training software, metronome apps, and virtual piano apps to create interactive and personalized online learning experiences. By combining these tools with a tailored curriculum based on individual student needs and preferences, I ensure that each student receives a customized learning plan to help them excel. My teaching style is supportive and patient, focusing on enhancing students' skills and confidence while providing constructive feedback. I aim to make lessons fun and interactive by incorporating backing track libraries, chord & scale reference apps, and looping software to keep students motivated and engaged throughout their piano learning journey.
Different types of piano lessons
Piano
Grand Piano
Player Piano
Digital Piano
Upright Piano
Jazz Piano
Piano concepts taught by Ryan
The tutor and student focused on foundational piano technique, including scale and arpeggio practice. They discussed posture, wrist movement, and introduced memorization strategies like "chunking" and "anchor points" in preparation for learning a piece by Brahms. The student will continue practicing scales and arpeggios with specific technical focuses and begin memorizing the Brahms Intermezzo.
Scale Practice Techniques
Arpeggio Fundamentals
Musical Memorization Strategies
Voicing in Music
The tutor and student reviewed and practiced piano techniques, focusing on scales, arpeggios, and sight-reading. They worked on improving hand and wrist movements, metronome synchronization, and musical phrasing. The student was advised to focus on accuracy and fluidity in their pieces, with a recommendation to consider a higher-quality instrument in the future.
Metronome Mastery
Wrist Technique in Arpeggios
Sight-Reading Strategies
Bridging Musical Phrases
The student and tutor worked on piano technique, distinguishing between strength and endurance and practicing chromatic scales in contrary motion with specific fingering. They also explored inverted arpeggio techniques and refined the musical interpretation of a piece, focusing on tempo and specific note accuracy.
Chromatic Scales in Contrary Motion
Tempo and Musical Expression
Arpeggios: Inversions and Fluidity
Understanding Intervals: Major vs. Minor Thirds
Etudes: The Musician's Study
Strength vs. Endurance in Musicianship
The student and tutor reviewed piano techniques, including finger and wrist movements, scale practice, and musical interpretation. They analyzed specific pieces, addressed technical challenges, and began working on a new composition that incorporates dissonance and complex rhythms. Future lessons will continue with this new piece and further explore musical expression.
Musical Expression and Interpretation
Technique: Finger Dexterity and Hand Coordination
Music Theory: Rhythm and Counting
Understanding Musical Structure and Phrasing
The tutor and student worked extensively on piano technique, focusing on pedal usage for harmonic clarity, precise rhythmic execution through counting, and strategies for mastering difficult leaps and intricate musical passages. They also discussed interpretive choices and rhythmic nuances within specific pieces.
Rhythm and Counting
Fingering and Chord Voicing
Leap Practice and Finger Dexterity
Pedal Technique and Harmony
The tutor and student reviewed piano scales and arpeggios, introducing new rhythmic variations for scales (contrary motion, two-against-four) and the C natural minor scale. They then focused on improving the student's sight-reading skills using a dedicated book and discussed strategies for playing and memorizing a current repertoire piece, "The Wild Rose."
Motif Recognition and Application
Voicing and Dynamics in Music
Sight-Reading Strategies
Arpeggio Inversions
Natural Minor Scales
Compound Rhythms in Scales
Approach & tools used in piano classes
Chord & Scale Reference Apps
PDF Sheet Music
Virtual Piano Apps
Backing Track Libraries
Ear Training Software
Interactive piano lessons
Parent feedback
Weekend lessons
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