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
Meet Ryan
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.
Your piano teacher skills
Scales and Arpeggios
Music theory
Piano Technique
Chord Theory
Piano Repertoire
Ryan graduated from Columbia College Chiago
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.
Piano concepts taught by Ryan
The student and tutor continued working on a piano piece, focusing on fingerings, rhythm, and dynamics. The student practiced specific measures, incorporating suggested modifications to enhance musicality. The student is to continue practicing the sections covered and can leave the final two measures for the next lesson.
Harmonic Variation and Movement
Dynamics and Expressive Playing
Rhythmic Accuracy and Counting Techniques
Simplifying Chords by Omitting Notes
Fingering Techniques for Smooth Transitions
Pedaling Technique
The Student and Tutor discussed scales, focusing on the F# major scale and its fingering. The Student also worked on a Bach prelude, analyzing its structure and dynamics, and began learning a new piece from 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind', addressing rhythmic challenges and notation issues. For the next session, the Student will continue practicing the F# major scale and both musical pieces, paying attention to fingering and rhythmic accuracy.
Key Signatures with Flats: Identifying the Key
Musicality and Performance Depth
Creative Interpretation: Playing Repeats Dynamically
Analyzing Music: Rhythm and Notation Oddities
Bach Prelude: Fingering and Articulation
Bach Prelude Analysis: Melodic Structure and Dynamics
F# Major Scale and Arpeggio
The Student and Tutor reviewed chord inversions, diminished and augmented chords, and suspended chords. The Student worked through exercises identifying different chord types and inversions and practiced recognizing them by their interval patterns. The session concluded with an overview of the homework assignment involving worksheets on these topics and an optional review of a prelude piece.
Chord Inversions
Identifying Chord Root
Suspended Chords (sus chords)
Diminished and Augmented Chords
Major and Minor Chords
The session focused on piano practice, including scales, arpeggios, and a specific musical piece. The student worked on improving fingering, rhythm, and transitions. The tutor provided guidance on hand positioning, wrist movement, and musical interpretation. The student will continue to practice the piece, focusing on the areas discussed.
Rhythm and Note Duration: Dotted Quarter Notes and Ties
Piece Performance: Right Hand Fingering Accuracy
Piece Performance: Left Hand Harmonies and Anticipation
Arpeggios: Wrist Movement and Body Relaxation
Scale Practice: Left Hand Technique
Musical Piece: Identifying Correct Notes in Bass Clef
The session covered performance techniques for piano, including managing transitions, using body language, handling mistakes, and controlling tempo. The Student received specific feedback on phrasing and interpretation, as well as strategies for engaging the audience and conveying emotion through performance. The Tutor will send the Student a summary of key performance tenets.
Resetting Between Pieces
Respectful Interpretation
Enjoying the Performance
Body Language as Communication
Managing Mistakes
Controlling Tempo Rushing
Commanding the Audience's Attention
The student and tutor worked on piano technique, scales, arpeggios, sight-reading and pieces. Scales were practiced with a focus on wrist and finger position. The student also worked on the piece "Jupiter Theme" and was assigned "Harp Song" to learn pedaling and hand movement techniques.
Piano Technique: Posture and Wrist Position
Piano Technique: Finger Arc and Arm Weight
Pedaling Technique
Reading Bass Clef
Fingering: Slurs and Musicality
Learning Music: Ear vs. Page
Arpeggio Technique: Wrist Movement
Scale Exercises: Fluidity and Dexterity
Different types of piano lessons
Piano
Grand Piano
Player Piano
Digital Piano
Upright Piano
Jazz Piano
Types of learners for piano lessons
Learning Disabilities
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
Piano for adults
Home schooled
Piano for beginners
All Levels
Piano for kids
Approach & tools used in piano classes
Backing Track Libraries
Chord & Scale Reference Apps
Virtual Piano Apps
Ear Training Software
PDF Sheet Music
Interactive piano lessons
Parent feedback
Weekend lessons
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Every tutor is interviewed and selected for subject expertise and teaching skill.
