Kirstie Bruno
Piano Lessons by Boston University Educator | Creative and Engaging
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Piano lessons - Kirstie Bruno
Masters degree
/ 30 min
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.
Your piano teacher skills
Chord Theory
Sight Reading
Scales and Arpeggios
Piano Technique
Piano Repertoire
Pedaling Techniques
Ear training
Music theory
Kirstie graduated from Boston University
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!
Different types of piano lessons
Piano
Grand Piano
Player Piano
Digital Piano
Upright Piano
Jazz Piano
Piano concept taught by Kirstie
The student and tutor reviewed violin techniques and piece performance, specifically focusing on shifting in 'Shadows' and simplifying 'Carol of the Bells'. The student practiced difficult runs and finger placements, receiving targeted feedback. The tutor assigned downloading and exploring MuseScore software to edit sheet music as a bonus assignment.
Intonation and Accidentals
Bow Quality and Rehairing
Rhythm Accuracy and Awareness
Scale Practice
Shifting on the Violin
The Student and Tutor reviewed a harmonic minor scale and worked on a section of the song "Greensleeves." The Student focused on improving finger placement and bow control in the scale and practiced a challenging string crossing in "Greensleeves." For homework, the Student will continue practicing the scale and the identified sections of the song, along with note naming drills.
Harmonic Minor Scale Fingerings
Importance of Tuning
Shifting and Finger Placement in 'Greensleeves'
Bow Control and Tone Production
The session focused on music theory, including time signatures and key signatures, and practical piano exercises. The student worked on scales, arpeggios in C major, and began learning "Perfect" by Ed Sheeran. Homework included practicing scales and arpeggios, completing a Sasser test, working through method and technique exercises in Piano Marvel, earning more tickets in the holiday challenge, reviewing music theory lessons, and learning the initial section of "Perfect."
Scales and Arpeggios: C Major
Perfect by Ed Sheeran: Melody
Rests and Pickup Measures
Key Signatures: Flats and Sharps
Note Duration and 6/8 Time Signature
Sasser Sight Reading Test
Piano Marvel Account Connection
The student practiced previously learned songs and began learning "Jesus Loves Me" and "Jingle Bells". The Tutor introduced and explained treble and bass clefs. The student was assigned to memorize "Can't Help Falling in Love," practice Jingle Bells, and review scales and chords, and teach a part of a song to Ollie.
Note Memorization Strategies
Musical Symbols: Treble and Bass Clef
Scales and Chords Practice
Introduction to Christmas Music: Jingle Bells
The Student practiced playing "Greensleeves" on the violin, focusing on finger placement, string crossings, and rhythm, using a color-coded and numbered sheet music. They also worked on the harmonic minor scale with slurs and reviewed a previously learned exercise from their book. The Student was assigned to practice "Greensleeves" in chunks, isolate a difficult measure, and work on new exercises from the book, as well as try to beat the tutor's other student's note naming exercise high score.
Reading Music with Finger Numbers and String Colors
Understanding Sharps and Accidentals
Slurs and Bow Control
Harmonic Minor Scale
Finger Placement Precision
The session introduced the student to the Piano Marvel software, covering rhythm exercises, note values, and sight-reading practice. The student also began practicing the C major scale and arpeggios hands separately. Homework includes completing more SASR tests, working through method and technique exercises (1A, exercises 1-10), earning five golden tickets in the Christmas challenge, and practicing the C major scale and arpeggio hands separately.
Note Values and Rests
Middle C and Note Placement
Site Reading Test (SAS²R)
Scale and Arpeggio Fundamentals
Understanding the Staff and Clefs
Piano Marvel Structure
Types of learners for piano lessons
Piano for Beginners
Piano for Advanced
Piano for Intermediate
Piano for Adults
Piano for Kids
Interactive piano lessons
Weekend lessons
Open Q&A
Record lessons
Mobile joining
Note taking
Approach & tools used in piano classes
Looping Software
Chord & Scale Reference Apps
Piano Tuner Apps
DAWs
Backing Track Libraries
Virtual Piano Apps
Piano teachers on Wiingy are vetted for quality
Every tutor is interviewed and selected for subject expertise and teaching skill.
