Ryan Krause
Train with a Columbia College Chicago graduate guiding you through a comprehensive musical journey.
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Piano lessons - Ryan Krause
Masters degree
/ 30 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
Chord Theory
Piano Technique
Rhythm and Timing
Piano Repertoire
Pedaling Techniques
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 concept taught by Ryan
The session focused on improving the student's musicality and expressiveness in piano playing, specifically working on the piece 'Clementine'. The Tutor introduced concepts like dynamics, text painting, and musical structure to enhance the student's understanding and performance. The student will practice these techniques and send a recording for review, with plans to work on scales and arpeggios next session.
Dynamics in Music
Text Painting
Musical Structure: Question and Answer
Contrast
The Student practiced scales (D Major), arpeggios (G and D Major), and sight-reading from their book. They were assigned new pieces to practice, focusing on technique and memorization strategies. The Student was also given practice tips for a Christmas song and asked to focus on specific areas of difficulty.
D Major Scale
Circle of Fifths
Scale Fingering
D Major Arpeggio
Key Signatures and Accidentals
Memorization Techniques
The session focused on refining the Student's piano playing through scales, arpeggios, and two musical pieces. The Student received specific guidance on wrist and finger techniques and musical interpretation. The Student was assigned to continue practicing scales, arpeggios, and focusing on bringing out more musicality in the "Arta" piece, with potential exploration of a new piece next session.
Accentuation for Arpeggio Velocity Balance
Sight-Reading Strategies
Dynamic Interpretation for Repetitive Sections
Slurs and Accents for Expressive Phrasing
Embracing Rhythmic Liberty and Tension Resolution
Tempo Control and Musicality
Wrist Positioning in Scales
The session covered piano scales and arpeggios, with a focus on legato technique and evolving scale practice. The Student practiced B major, B minor, and B harmonic minor scales, and arpeggios, while also receiving guidance on posture. An introduction to advanced sight-reading techniques was provided, and the Student was assigned a Schumann piece to practice these new skills.
Scale Practice: Legato as a Foundation and Evolution
Piano Tuning: Temperature and Humidity Effects
Fingering and Harmonic Minor Scales
Site-Reading Practice: Selecting Appropriate Material
Posture and Distance for Arpeggios
Arpeggio Rhythm: Maintaining Evenness
Advanced Sight-Reading: Key Principles
The student and tutor worked on scales and arpeggios, focusing on technique and evenness. The student also played a piece and worked on rhythmic accuracy and will now practice the scale, arpeggio, rhythmic piece, and a new piece for the next session. Dynamics were introduced to 'The First Noel'.
B Major Scale Technique
Octave Displacement for Character Change
Character and Mood Through Dynamics
Dynamic Range and Musical Storytelling
Left Hand Pattern Recognition
Rhythmic Evenness
B Major Arpeggio Calibration
The session involved a review of piano technique and music theory concepts, including scales, fingerings, and intervals. The Student received feedback on a recorded performance and was assigned homework to practice identifying intervals and their qualities. The next lesson will build on this foundation to explore more advanced harmonic concepts.
E Major Scale and Fingerings
Key Signatures and Note Accuracy
Addressing Transition Problems in Music
Hand Technique and Recording Analysis
Fingering Considerations for Tempo
Half-Step Counting for Interval Classification
Interval Quality: Major
Minor and Perfect
Different types of piano lessons
Piano
Grand Piano
Player Piano
Digital Piano
Upright Piano
Jazz Piano
Types of learners for piano lessons
Learning Disabilities
Piano for kids
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
Piano for adults
Home schooled
All Levels
Piano for beginners
Approach & tools used in piano classes
PDF Sheet Music
Virtual Piano Apps
Backing Track Libraries
Piano Tuner Apps
Ear Training Software
Interactive piano lessons
Weekend lessons
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Every tutor is interviewed and selected for subject expertise and teaching skill.
