Ryan Krause
Train with a Columbia College Chicago graduate guiding you through a comprehensive musical journey.
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Ryan Krause
Masters degree
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Each lesson is 55 min
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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
Chord Theory
Music theory
Pedaling Techniques
Piano Repertoire
Scales and Arpeggios
Types of learners for piano lessons
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
Piano for beginners
Piano for adults
Learning Disabilities
All Levels
Piano for kids
Home schooled
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 student reviewed scales and arpeggios, learning the C# major scale and its unique fingering. They then focused on refining the dynamics and phrasing of two musical pieces: Bach and another waltz-style composition, with specific attention to challenging sections and fingering adjustments. The student will continue to work on the Bach piece, focusing on dynamic contrast, and will prepare for two new pieces next session.
Arpeggio Wrist Technique
C# Major Scale and Arpeggio
Dynamics and Interpretation in Bach
Phrasing and Interpretation in Waltz Music
Dynamics and Musical Texture
The student and tutor reviewed D major scales and arpeggios, and focused on refining the first page of a musical piece through chunking and fingering adjustments. The student practiced specific systems within the piece to improve memorization and rhythmic accuracy. The tutor assigned practicing the scales and polishing the first page of the piece for the next session.
Chunking Music
D Major Scale Fingering
Arpeggio Practice
Fingering Awareness in Pieces
Memorization Techniques
Rhythmic Accuracy
The Tutor guided the Student in analyzing and improving their interpretations of Schumann's "Kinder" and Prelude in C Major, focusing on phrasing, dynamics, and rhythmic accuracy. They also addressed strategies for practicing while traveling and assigned music theory homework on chords and inversions. The Student will focus on implementing the discussed nuances and techniques in the Schumann piece.
Nuance in Repetition: Variety and Reinterpretation
Rhythmic Precision: Triplets and 16th Notes
Musical Conversations: Contrast and Connection
Hidden Pedal: Subtle Sustain and Connection
Playing with Intent: Purpose over Performance
Analysis and Interpretation: Unveiling Musical Depth
The student began learning a new piece, Claire DeLoon, focusing on understanding its structure and unique challenges related to hand coordination. The tutor guided the student through the initial systems, emphasizing note reading, rhythm, and finger placement while accommodating a wrist injury. The student is expected to practice the piece, focusing on left-hand exercises, while being mindful of their wrist and dynamics, and to continue learning the piece further in the next session.
Time Signature: 3/4
Treble Clef Reading in Both Hands
Phrasing with Long Slurs
Interdependence of Hands
Motifs and Transposition
Balancing Harmonies and Melody
The session centered on refining the student's piano technique, focusing on scales, arpeggios, and Bach's prelude. The Student worked on improving rhythm, dynamics, and musical interpretation of the pieces. The Tutor recommended specific practice techniques, including accent and burst practice, and emphasized understanding the underlying harmonic structures.
Scale Accent Practice
Arpeggio Note Release
Bach's Dynamics and Echoes
Melodic Lines in Bach
Waltz Rhythm
Position Practice for Jumps
The Student and Tutor reviewed scales and arpeggios, focusing on finger placement and tactile awareness. The session then concentrated on learning new sections of the piano piece "Holy Night," paying close attention to dynamics, rhythm, and fingering. The tutor recommended focusing practice on the last page of the piece and plans to revisit the piece after the holidays for further refinement.
Keyboard Tone Issues and Power Protection
Scale Practice: Identifying Problem Areas
Fingering Techniques for Scales
Arpeggio Practice with Eyes Closed
Learning Music in Small Chunks
Dynamics and Musical Expression
Relative Pitch Development
Approach & tools used in piano classes
Virtual Piano Apps
Chord & Scale Reference Apps
Backing Track Libraries
PDF Sheet Music
Piano Tuner Apps
Interactive piano lessons
Weekend lessons
Parent feedback
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