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
Music theory
Piano Technique
Chord Theory
Piano Repertoire
Scales and Arpeggios
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Types of learners for piano lessons
Piano for adults
Learning Disabilities
Piano for beginners
Piano for kids
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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 worked on piano technique, focusing on scales, arpeggios, and applying dynamic concepts to a musical piece. They practiced specific wrist movements for arpeggios and explored the emotional interpretation of a Chopin piece, including dynamics and pedaling techniques. The student was advised to practice in two-measure segments and consider upgrading their sustain pedal.
Finger Independence and Wrist Technique
Arpeggio Wrist Movement
Musical Expression: Emotion and Dynamics
Memorization Strategy: Phrasing and Chunking
Pedaling Technique and its Impact
The Student and Tutor focused on piano technique, specifically wrist and finger movements for scales and arpeggios, and explored advanced musical interpretation through pedaling and rubato. The Student practiced incorporating these techniques into a piece, with the Tutor providing guidance on achieving fluidity, dynamic control, and expressive phrasing, and they planned to continue this work in the next session.
Feather Pedaling Technique
Rhythmic Flexibility and 'Robato'
Dynamic Control and Phrasing
Wrist Movement in Arpeggios vs. Scales
The Student and Tutor reviewed advanced piano techniques, focusing on hand relaxation, finger independence, and expressive musical interpretation, particularly rubato and dynamics in Romantic era pieces. They discussed practice strategies, repertoire selection including Brahms and Chopin, and the importance of memorization and exploration beyond strict metronomic playing.
Practice Strategies and Efficiency
Musicality over Technicality
Rubato and Expressive Timing
Finger Independence and Relaxation
The tutor provided detailed instruction on piano technique, focusing on arpeggio accuracy through wrist movement and negative space, and developing fluid trills using wrist articulation. The session also covered performance strategies for managing mistakes by not stopping the sound to maintain musical continuity.
Measured vs. Unmeasured Trills
Graceful Error Recovery in Performance
Arpeggio Accuracy and Wrist Movement
The student and tutor reviewed piano technique, focusing on wrist movement, legato playing, and interpretation of musical notation, including slurs and different voices. They practiced scales and arpeggios, and discussed music theory concepts like leading tones and counterpoint. The next lesson will continue with new scales and arpeggios, and further explore the music theory of the piece.
Slurs vs. Ties in Musical Notation
Voicing and Musical Lines
Wrist Articulation in Piano Playing
F# Major Scale and Leading Tones
Legato Technique and Pedal Use
The tutor and student focused on foundational piano techniques, including scales and arpeggios, emphasizing proper fingering, independent note execution, and wrist movement. They then transitioned to music theory, covering dynamics, note values, time signatures, and rhythmic counting. The student was assigned practice on scales, arpeggios, and the first page of a Chopin prelude.
Rhythm and Meter: Counting and Notation
Scale Practice: Technique and Purpose
Arpeggio Technique: Wrist Freedom
Music Notation: Dynamics and Articulation
Music Memorization Strategies
Approach & tools used in piano classes
Piano Tuner Apps
Virtual Piano Apps
Chord & Scale Reference Apps
PDF Sheet Music
Ear Training Software
Interactive piano lessons
Weekend lessons
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