Ryan Krause
Train with a Columbia College Chicago graduate guiding you through a comprehensive musical journey.
Piano lessons - Ryan Krause
Masters degree
$39
$34
/ hour
About 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
Piano lessons overview
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.
92% students praise the teaching style
Student appreciate the way lessons are conducted by the teacher
Highly recommended piano teacher for beginners
94% parents say teacher is perfect for building confidence in early learners
Piano classes that boost confidence
86% students feel more secure performing after just a few lessons
Your piano teacher specialities
Piano Repertoire
Scales and Arpeggios
Chord Theory
Pedaling Techniques
Rhythm and Timing
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Piano concept taught by Ryan
Ryan Krause led Christian through a piano lesson focused on improving technique and addressing specific challenges in a Beethoven piece. Christian worked on arpeggios, scales, rhythm, and note accuracy. Ryan assigned written homework from the textbook and encouraged independent practice using the techniques discussed.
Scales and Arpeggios
Reading Time Signatures
Dotted Notes
Playing with Arm Weight
Backward Learning
Ryan Krause and Michael Cole had a piano lesson where they worked on scales, arpeggios, Hannon exercises, and the piece "Morning Greeting." Ryan provided feedback on Michael's technique, focusing on evenness, control, and memorization strategies. Michael was assigned specific practice tasks for the week, including accent exercises for scales and chunking for memorizing "Morning Greeting."
Arpeggio Practice - Additive
Internet Speed Impact
Music Memorization - Chunking
Scale Practice - Accents
Rhythm Counting
Ryan worked with Paul on refining his piano technique, focusing on triplets, complex rhythms, and memorization strategies. Paul practiced switching between triplets and 16th notes, and they analyzed a piece to identify harmonic patterns for better memorization. Ryan assigned specific practice routines for the week, dividing the piece into sections to focus on each hand separately before combining them.
Grace Note Integration
Rhythmic Precision
Prioritization in Practice
Chunking and Memorization
Hand Independence
Triplet Feel
Ryan Krause led Sofia Garza in a piano lesson that included scales, arpeggios, technique refinement, and performance of musical pieces. Sofia received feedback on wrist position, finger preparation, and even tone production. They began working on a new piece in 6/8 time, focusing on counting and fingering, which Sofia will practice for the next session.
Key Signatures
6/8 Time Signature
Arpeggio Technique
Hand Position and Arm Weight
Counting and Dynamics
Ryan coached Hari on piano, focusing on technique (wrist movement, finger curvature, arm weight), music theory (G major scale, circle of fifths), and effective practice methods (breaking down pieces, memorization). Hari struggles with consistency and compares himself to others, but Ryan emphasizes personal progress and provides targeted exercises and strategies to improve Hari's playing.
Wrist Movement
Arm Weight
Leading Tone
Consistent Fingering
Breaking Music into Chunks
Site Reading
Ryan Krause coached Tim Kiesel on piano techniques, focusing on scales, arpeggios, and rhythm in musical pieces. Tim practiced relaxation techniques, fingering, and counting, with Ryan providing feedback and demonstrations. They scheduled another lesson for the following Wednesday and Ryan offered to share his music production work with Tim.
Scales - Pinky Control
Music Piece - Rhythm and Ties
Rhythm - Counting
Arpeggios - Finger Arch
Scales - Hand Tension
Types of piano lessons
Piano
Grand Piano
Player Piano
Digital Piano
Upright Piano
Jazz Piano
Free lesson slots
1 / 1
Teaching tools used in piano classes
PDF Sheet Music
Ear Training Software
Virtual Piano Apps
Backing Track Libraries
Chord & Scale Reference Apps
Student types for piano lessons
Piano for kids
Piano for beginners
Piano for adults
All Levels
Learning Disabilities
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
Home schooled
Interactive piano lessons
Parent feedback
Weekend lessons
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