Ryan Krause
Train with a Columbia College Chicago graduate guiding you through a comprehensive musical journey.




Piano lessons - Ryan Krause
Masters degree
$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
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Piano classes that boost confidence
86% students feel more secure performing after just a few lessons
Your piano teacher specialities
Chord Theory
Music theory
Piano Technique
Pedaling Techniques
Finger Placement & Hand Position

Piano concept taught by Ryan
Ryan Krause coached Christian on piano, focusing on refining technique, rhythm, and musicality in pieces like 'Rockets.' They worked on finger independence exercises, thumb placement, and dynamic control. Ryan assigned practice focusing on intentional dynamic variation and finger dexterity, and offered to review recordings Christian might send.
Preparation Practice
Muscle Memory Development
Music as a Journey
Dynamic Range
Finger Independence
Ryan Krause and Michael Cole had a music lesson where they worked on scales, arpeggios, and began a new piece that introduces 16th notes, trills, and grace notes. Ryan focused on Michael's hand technique, rhythm, and understanding of musical notation. Michael was assigned to practice the new piece, focusing on the main notes and rhythmic accuracy, and they rescheduled the next lesson for July 16th.
Emphasis on Counting
Reading Repeats
16th Note Divisions
Accidentals
Dotted Eighth Note Value
In a piano lesson on July 8, 2025, Ryan Krause guided Paul Gill through exercises on scales and arpeggios, introducing a new approach to chromatic scales and assigning Beethoven's "Für Elise" to improve memorization and musicality. Paul was tasked with practicing the first page of "Für Elise," focusing on musical depth and the three against four rhythm, as well as practicing the chromatic scale with specific fingering. Ryan will send Paul the sheet music and a link for payment.
Chromatic Scales
Memorization Techniques
Rhythmic Complexity (Three Against Four)
Musicality and Depth
Scale Practice with Accents
Parallel Keys
Effective Practice Techniques
Ryan Krause coached Sofia Garza on piano, covering G major scales, arpeggios with wrist technique, and sight-reading using a hymn to improve note recognition. Sofia will practice the G major scale and arpeggios, focusing on wrist movement and finger relaxation. They agreed to shift lesson times due to Sofia's new nursing job and will focus on sight-reading with hymns in future sessions.
Hymn Practice
Scales - G Major
Arpeggios
Time Signatures
Dotted Notes
Site Reading
Ryan Krause guided Christian through piano exercises, focusing on scales, arpeggios, and two new pieces: "Rockets" and "What Can I Share". Christian practiced techniques like legato and detached notes, and Ryan introduced music theory concepts such as time signatures and dissonance. Christian is expected to master the notes in "Rockets" and focus on technique in "What Can I Share" for the next session.
Musical Question and Answer
Wrist Movement
Strong and Weak Notes
Legato Technique
Melody vs. Accompaniment
Time Signatures
On July 7, 2025, Ryan coaches Hari on piano technique and music theory. They troubleshoot audio issues before discussing Hari's progress on "Revolutionary Road," which Ryan suggests might be too advanced. They then analyze musical notations, including rests, adjacent notes, time signatures, key signatures, fermatas, grace notes, slurs, and simultaneous notes. Ryan provides feedback on Hari's scales and arpeggios, emphasizing hand movement and wrist placement. They plan to work on a Thomas Newman piece ("American Beauty") and Ryan assigns practice exercises, including scales, arpeggios, and the first page of the Newman piece, focusing on rhythm.
Multi-Instrumental Perspective
Scales
Arpeggios
Key Signatures
Formata
Ties vs. Slurs
Grace Notes
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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