Kirstie Bruno
Piano Lessons by Boston University Educator | Creative and Engaging
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Kirstie Bruno
Masters degree
/ 55 min
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
Piano Repertoire
Rhythm and Timing
Performance Skills
Scales and Arpeggios
Pedaling Techniques
Chord Theory
Music theory
Improvisation
CoTutorAI modules
Summary
Podcast
Quiz
Learnings
Flashcard
Spotlight
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1-yr validity
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Types of learners for piano lessons
Piano for advanced
Piano for intermediate
Piano for adults
Piano for beginners
Piano for kids
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
Piano concepts taught by Kirstie
The Student practiced several piano pieces, including "Itsybitsy Spider," "Can't Help Falling in Love," "Seven Years," "Golden," and "Pink Pony Club." The Tutor guided the Student on specific sections needing improvement, such as the two-note ending of "Seven Years" and page two of "Golden." For follow-up, the Student was instructed to keep their note-naming chart accessible for future exercises.
Repertoire Development and Performance Practice
Harmonic Endings: Playing Multiple Notes Simultaneously
Essential Note Naming and Recognition
Strategic Practice and Resource Management
Two students engaged in piano lessons, each working on multiple pieces. Student 1 practiced "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" and "This is Halloween," focusing on hand coordination and chord transitions. Student 2 worked on "When You Wish Upon a Star" and "Carol of the Bells," with a particular focus on note identification and playing with both hands. Both students were given practice assignments for the upcoming week.
Note Naming & Octave Placement
Understanding Accidentals: Sharps (♯)
Synchronizing Both Hands: The Slow Method
Mastering the Right Hand Melody
Left Hand Harmony & Bass Clef Basics
Student and Tutor continued their piano lesson, reviewing and correcting specific chords for two pieces, "We Three Kings" and "Traum." The Student practiced rhythm and hands-together coordination for a section of "We Three Kings" and worked on left-hand chords for another section. They also revisited chord structures for "Traum" and discussed hand positioning. The plan for next time includes adding the chorus to "We Three Kings" and integrating the left hand into "Traum."
Exploring 'Traumerei' Chords and Hand Coordination
Identifying and Correcting Chords for 'We Three Kings'
Strategic Practice for Long Pieces
Utilizing the Sustain Pedal for Wide Chords
Left Hand Patterns & Rhythmic Synchronization
The Student and Tutor practiced several piano pieces, including "Can't Help Falling in Love," "Seven Years," "Golden," and "Pink Pony Club," addressing technical issues and focusing on specific sections and tempo. The Student also achieved a new personal record in a note-naming exercise, and will continue practicing the current songs for the next session.
Repertoire Review and Performance Focus
Mastering Virtual Lesson Audio
Understanding Chord Notation and Endings
Strategic Practice Techniques for Fluency
Enhancing Note Reading Speed & Accuracy
The Tutor worked with two students on piano, practicing "This is Halloween" and "When You Wish Upon a Star." Students focused on sight-reading, accurate note identification, applying accidentals (flats, sharps, naturals), and improving finger placement for various measures. They also completed timed challenges to enhance speed and accuracy, with follow-up homework assigned to practice the covered sections with both hands.
Reading Accidentals (Sharps
Flats
and Naturals)
Two-Hand Piano Coordination
Note Identification Across Octaves
Developing Musical Smoothness and Rhythm
Effective Practice Strategies
The Tutor and Student reviewed "We Three Kings," focusing on practicing specific hand parts and chord transitions. They also revisited an older piece, "Remember Me," to reinforce memory recall, and concluded with a note-naming exercise using an online game to improve identification skills.
Piano Chord Identification (Left Hand)
Right Hand Melody Practice
Music Recall and Refresher Practice
Note Naming Practice (Digital)
Approach & tools used in piano classes
Ear Training Software
Metronome Apps
Backing Track Libraries
Chord & Scale Reference Apps
Looping Software
DAWs
Interactive piano lessons
Parent feedback
Chat for quick help
Pets are welcomed
Weekend lessons
Note taking
Piano teachers on Wiingy are vetted for quality
Every tutor is interviewed and selected for subject expertise and teaching skill.