Alexander Ruiseco

Study with a University of Florida graduate offering well-rounded lessons at a welcoming studio.

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Alexander Ruiseco

Bachelors degree

/ 55 min

Alexander - Your piano teacher

Hi, I am Alexander Ruiseco, a Masters in Music Composition educated piano tutor with over a decade of experience offering tailored piano lessons. My specialities include chord theory, ear training, improvisation, and more. I teach a range of piano subjects like classical, jazz, and provide lessons on piano and vocal coaching to students at all levels, from grade school to working professionals. With personalized learning, I focus on enhancing performance skills, hand positioning, and music theory knowledge. Let's hit the right notes and strike chords to create harmony and play your favorite songs or develop a repertoire of known piano pieces and songs to sing along.My structured piano course is made to help you achieve your goals and impress others with your musical skill.

Alexander graduated from University of Florida

Alexander graduated from University of Florida
Alexander graduated from University of Florida

Your piano teacher skills

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Scales and Arpeggios

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Improvisation

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Performance Skills

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Sight Reading

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Finger Placement & Hand Position

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Piano Repertoire

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Music theory

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Pedaling Techniques

Types of learners for piano lessons

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All levels

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Adult/Professionals

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College

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School

Piano lessons at a glance

I offer personalized piano and voice tutoring lessons in a variety of piano styles including classical, jazz, and popular music. With a focus on performance coaching, sight reading, and ear training, I engage students of all levels from grade school to leisure or working professionals. Using a mix of interactive tools and resources, I create a dynamic learning environment. My strength lies in tailoring lessons to individual needs, ensuring each student progresses effectively. By following a comprehensive curriculum, I have helped students enhance their piano skills and singing voice through creative and engaging teaching methods that have cultivated the ability to read music, play by ear, and sing their hearts out.

Different types of piano lessons

Piano

Piano

Grand Piano

Grand Piano

Digital Piano

Digital Piano

Upright Piano

Upright Piano

Jazz Piano

Jazz Piano

Classical Piano

Classical Piano

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Piano concepts taught by Alexander

Student learned over 56 years ago

The student and tutor worked on piano pieces, focusing on coordinating right-hand melodies with left-hand chords and practicing specific chord formations and musical articulation. They reviewed "Rose Song" and began learning "Scarborough Fair," with plans to practice both hands together on "Scarborough Fair" and reinforce left-hand parts for both pieces.

Melody and Chord Coordination

Understanding Musical Notation and Symbols

Chord Voicings and Inversions

Developing Musical Ear and Coordination

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Student learned 18 days ago

The Student and Tutor reviewed E major scale, worked on playing "The Rose" with both melody and chords, and began learning "Scarborough Fair" including melody and basic chord progressions. The lesson focused on coordinating both hands and understanding rhythm. The student was assigned to practice both songs, paying attention to finger placement and chord changes.

Harmonizing Scarborough Fair

Chord Inversions

Scarborough Fair - Melody

The Rose - Melody and Chords

E Major Scale

E Minor Scale

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Student learned 25 days ago

The piano lesson involved practicing scales (D minor, D major, G major) and working through two specific pieces, "the little beggar boy" and another melody with complex fingerings. The student practiced melodic lines, chords, and hand coordination, with plans to continue refining the verse of a song.

D Major and G Major Scales

Melodic Arpeggios and Stretches in 'Star Wars' Theme

Rhythmic Repetition and Chordal Support

Melody Phrase Construction: 'Beggar Boy' Piece

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Student learned over 56 years ago

The tutor instructed the student on learning two piano pieces: "Le Petit Mendicant" and the verse of "The Can Can." The session involved detailed melodic and harmonic instruction, with a plan to cover the remaining harmony of "The Can Can" in a future lesson.

Piano Finger Placement and Basic Melody

Playing Arpeggios and Perfect Fifths

Melodic Progression in the Can-Can Verse

Left Hand Harmony: Basic Chords

Understanding Musical Notation and Rhythm

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Student learned 2 months ago

The tutor and student worked on refining several musical pieces, including 'Dragon Ball GT' and 'Game of Thrones,' by practicing specific passages, scales, and finger exercises. They focused on pitch accuracy, rhythm, and hand coordination, with the tutor providing detailed guidance and corrections.

Musical Phrase Navigation

Understanding Musical Accidentals

Scale Degrees and Fingerings

Dynamic Control and Pedal Usage

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Student learned 2 months ago

The student and tutor worked on piano pieces, including "Dragon Ball GT" and "Game of Thrones" theme, focusing on note accuracy, rhythm, and left-hand technique. They also reviewed music theory concepts related to key signatures and note durations. The student was assigned practice of specific sections of these pieces and to use a metronome.

Hand Positioning and Finger Numbering

Chromatic Scale and Metronome Practice

Musical Key Signatures: Flats

Note Durations and Rests

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Approach & tools used in piano classes

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Piano Tuner Apps

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Backing Track Libraries

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PDF Sheet Music Libraries

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Chord & Scale Reference Apps

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Metronome Apps

Interactive piano lessons

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Parent feedback

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Open Q&A

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Pets are welcomed

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Weekend lessons

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Note taking

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