Kirstie Bruno
Piano Lessons by Boston University Educator | Creative and Engaging
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Kirstie Bruno
Masters degree
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Each lesson is 55 min
50 lessons
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30 lessons
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20 lessons
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10 lessons
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Kirstie - Your piano teacher
With over a decade of experience and a Master's degree in music, I am Kirstie Bruno, your go-to piano tutor for personalized lessons tailored to your needs. From chords and theory, to technique and performance skills to finding your niche, I cover it all. Whether you're a beginner, intermediate, or advanced player, or even a young aspiring pianist, I've got you covered. I specialize in classical music, and various other piano styles, making each lesson engaging and enriching. I have taught students from the very beginning with no prior music or piano experience, students who have been self-taught from youtube tutorials, as well as students who are pursuing music in college but want a little more individualized instruction . Let's hit the right notes together and unlock your full piano potential. Contact me to start your piano lessons today!
Kirstie graduated from Boston University
Your piano teacher skills
Improvisation
Music theory
Scales and Arpeggios
Piano Repertoire
Piano Technique
Finger Placement & Hand Position
Ear training
Performance Skills
Types of learners for piano lessons
Piano for Adults
Piano for Advanced
Piano for Kids
Piano for Intermediate
Piano for Beginners
Piano lessons at a glance
I ofter personalized piano lessons blending ear training, creativity, and progressive instruction for students of all ages and levels. My engaging and empathetic approach caters to beginners, intermediates, advanced players, kids, and adults. I specialize in classical, jazz, digital, and acoustic piano, using a variety of online and offline tools like Sibelius, Ableton Live, Piano Marvel, and interactive whiteboards to enhance the online learning experience. With over ten thousand lessons taught, I have experience with all sorts of levels and abilities and am able to tailor each session to individual needs, ensuring a strong foundation and steady progress. My strength lies in making complex concepts easy to grasp, fostering a deep love for music in each student, and helping them achieve their piano playing goals effectively.
Different types of piano lessons
Piano
Grand Piano
Player Piano
Digital Piano
Upright Piano
Jazz Piano
Flexible Scheduling
Allows 1h early scheduling
Allows 1h early rescheduling
Can wait for 20 mins after joining
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Piano concepts taught by Kirstie
The student and tutor reviewed piano repertoire, practiced new scales (A major, D major) and arpeggios (C, G), and worked on improving technique and speed. They also engaged in sight-reading exercises to enhance note recognition and coordination, with assignments focusing on repertoire, scales, and arpeggios for the following week.
Musical Scales and Arpeggios Practice
Sight-Reading Skills Development
Music Game Performance and Improvement
Repertoire Review and New Piece Introduction
The Tutor and Student worked on piano technique, including scales, arpeggios, and sight-reading a new song. The student also participated in a timed musical challenge to improve their score, with plans to practice the new A major scale and work towards beating a record in the next session.
D Major Scale Practice
Sight-Reading Exercises
Arpeggio Practice (G Major)
A Major Scale
Music Game - Record Breaking Attempt
The tutor and student discussed the student's twin sister's challenging medical residency match process and the subsequent SOAP process. They also talked about the student's intentional over-scheduling to cope with personal difficulties and planned music practice strategies, including the recommendation to record and review piano playing.
The Residency Match Process
Cognitive Biases in Decision Making
The Psychology of Performance and Practice
Emotional Resilience and Coping Mechanisms
The student and tutor reviewed several previously learned piano pieces to build and maintain the student's repertoire. They then began learning a new piece, "What a Wonderful World," by breaking down the sheet music and practicing note identification and hand coordination. The session concluded with timed music theory drills and arpeggio practice to enhance technical skills.
Repertoire Building
Note Identification and Placement
Hand Coordination and Playing
Rhythm and Timing Practice
Music Practice Games and High Scores
The student and tutor reviewed piano skills, focusing on sight-reading improvements and music theory concepts like keys, transposition, and chord construction (major/minor, tonic/dominant/subdominant). The student practiced applying these concepts to current pieces and was assigned homework to incorporate left-hand notes into "Perfect" and practice scales.
Intervals and Chord Construction
Transposition in Music
Key Signatures and Tonality
Lead Sheets in Music
The tutor and student reviewed piano pieces and practiced scales, including contrary motion scales. They engaged in a note-naming exercise, and worked on identifying notes and fingerings for the piece "Golden." The session concluded with practice on various penta-tonic scales with increasing difficulty.
Music Practice Strategies
Scales and Fingerings
Treble Clef Note Recognition
Penta Scales
Approach & tools used in piano classes
Metronome Apps
DAWs
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Piano Tuner Apps
Backing Track Libraries
Virtual Piano Apps
Interactive piano lessons
Parent feedback
Pets are welcomed
Open Q&A
Weekend lessons
Mobile joining
Piano teachers on Wiingy are vetted for quality
Every tutor is interviewed and selected for subject expertise and teaching skill.