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Jimena Zubieta Figueroa

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Piano lessons - Jimena Zubieta Figueroa

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Jimena - Your piano teacher

I'm Jimena Zubieta Figueroa, a music educator with over 6 years of experience specializing in piano lessons. With a Master's degree in Music Education, I bring expertise in chord theory, ear training, improvisation, and more. I offer personalized lessons tailored to school students, college-goers, adults, and professionals at all levels. Whether it's classical, jazz, or contemporary piano, I cover grand, digital, upright, and acoustic pianos, and electric keyboards. Let's explore the magic of music together!

Jimena graduated from Berklee College of Music

Jimena graduated from Berklee College of Music
Jimena graduated from Berklee College of Music

Your piano teacher skills

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Performance Skills

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Music theory

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Chord Theory

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Finger Placement & Hand Position

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Sight Reading

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Rhythm and Timing

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Improvisation

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Pedaling Techniques

Piano lessons at a glance

In my personalized tutoring approach, I fuse creativity, empathy, and expressive musicality to deliver engaging and progressive piano lessons. With a curriculum tailored for Grand Piano, Digital Piano, Classical Piano, and more, I cater to students of all levels, including school, college, and adult/professional learners. Utilizing tech tools like Backing Track Libraries, Metronome Apps, and Virtual Piano Apps, I create interactive lessons that enhance learning. My strength lies in adapting to individual needs, ensuring a supportive and inclusive space where every student, regardless of age or level, can flourish musically. Let's embark on this musical journey together!

Meet Jimena

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Piano concept taught by Jimena

Student learned 15 days ago

Jimena and Bryson dedicated their piano lesson to reviewing exercises from "A Dozen a Day," focusing on scales, rhythm, accents, and chord progressions. Bryson practiced exercises from Book 3, with Jimena offering guidance on technique and musicality. For their next lesson, they plan to collaborate on a specific exercise and begin a new piece, for which Jimena will provide several options.

Accents in Piano

Staccato Technique

Chord Progressions (4-5-1)

Building Speed Gradually

Legato Playing

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Student learned about 1 month ago

Jimena and Bryson dedicated their piano lesson to refining technique, specifically focusing on arpeggios, chord inversions, and finger positioning. This work aimed to improve their fluidity and deepen their understanding of harmonic relationships. Bryson received a specific assignment to practice chord progressions using various fingerings and to explore chords that include the note C. They have scheduled their next lesson for September 15th, where they will review the progress made and potentially begin a new piece.

Playing Slow for Technique

Fingering for Chords/Arpeggios

Chord Inversions

Arpeggio

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Student learned about 2 months ago

Jimena and Bryson's recent piano lesson focused on various techniques, such as accentuating melody notes in chords, utilizing the sustain pedal, and incorporating rallentando for emotional expression. Bryson practiced scales with accents and began working on arpeggio exercises to enhance his fluidity. Jimena recommended a book by Alexander Pescanov for chord exercises and plans to share videos on chord inversions.

Sustain Pedal Usage

Rallentando & Retardando

Arpeggio Technique

Note Volume Control in Chords

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Bryson learned 2 months ago

Jimena and Bryson dedicated their time to a focused piano lesson, working on scales, fingerings, and core music theory concepts. A key area of their study was the circle of fifths, specifically its practical application in deciphering sharps and flats across different musical keys. Bryson spent time refining his scales in C major and other keys, with particular attention paid to proper hand positioning and finger techniques. Jimena will follow up by sending Bryson further exercises and the score from the Oppenheimer soundtrack for his continued practice, and they will coordinate their next lesson via Wingley.

Enharmonics

Scale Practice Technique

Accents in Scales

Fingering Principles

Scales - Circle of Fifths

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Daniil learned 2 months ago

The recent lesson covered essential aspects of piano technique, music theory, and score reading. A music student attending DePaul University in Lincoln Park dedicated time to practicing scales and arpeggios. Working alongside the instructor, they thoroughly examined a Beethoven piece, with a particular focus on its rhythm, phrasing, and dynamics. The next lesson has been set for Tuesday, and the student's assignment includes continued practice of the scales, arpeggios, and the initial two systems of the Beethoven composition.

Syncopation

Rhythm Counting

Legato

Finger Placement

Score Versions

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Mendell learned 3 months ago

Jimena led Micah and Bella in a piano lesson, reviewing note identification (C, D, and introducing B) and rhythm, including whole, half, and quarter notes. They practiced playing songs and participated in rhythm-based games. Jimena assigned homework to practice note identification and composing a rhythm and discussed scheduling with Bella's parent, planning a collaborative songwriting activity for the next class.

Note Recognition

Rhythm and Beat

Note Duration

Filtering Background Sounds

Composing

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Types of learners for piano lessons

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Home schooled

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Piano for adults

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Piano for kids

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Learning Disabilities

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Piano for beginners

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ADHD

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Piano for intermediate

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Anxiety or Stress Disorders

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ASD

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All Levels

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Piano for advanced

Interactive piano lessons

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Mobile joining

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Chat for quick help

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Parent feedback

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Open Q&A

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Record lessons

Approach & tools used in piano classes

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PDF Sheet Music Libraries

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Ear Training Software

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Chord & Scale Reference Apps

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PDF Sheet Music

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Virtual Piano Apps

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Piano Tuner Apps

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Metronome Apps

Different types of piano lessons

Grand Piano

Grand Piano

Digital Piano

Digital Piano

Upright Piano

Upright Piano

Classical Piano

Classical Piano

Electric Keyboard

Electric Keyboard

Acoustic Piano

Acoustic Piano

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