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

Kirstie graduated from Boston University

Your piano teacher skills

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Music theory

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Piano Repertoire

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Sight Reading

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Pedaling Techniques

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Improvisation

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Performance Skills

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Piano Technique

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Scales and Arpeggios

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Types of learners for piano lessons

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Piano for adults

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Piano for kids

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Piano for beginners

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Piano for advanced

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

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Piano

Grand Piano

Grand Piano

Player Piano

Player Piano

Digital Piano

Digital Piano

Upright Piano

Upright Piano

Jazz Piano

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Piano concepts taught by Kirstie

Student learned 3 days ago

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)

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Student learned 3 days ago

The student and tutor focused on improving piano sight-reading and accompaniment skills. They practiced various left-hand chord patterns and accompaniment techniques, and discussed a plan to integrate strict sight-reading with improvisational playing for musical theater pieces.

Music Practice Strategies

Lead Sheets and Improvisation

Left-Hand Accompaniment Patterns

Chord Voicings and Progressions

Sight-Reading Fundamentals

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Student learned 5 days ago

The Tutor and Student worked on learning and playing a piano piece, focusing on reading sheet music, identifying notes, and practicing hand coordination. They also engaged in a sight-reading exercise and began learning a new song, with homework involving practicing the first page of the current piece and the initial line of the new song.

Musical Dynamics and Articulation

Playing Chords

Reading Music Notation

Technological Integration in Music Lessons

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Student learned 6 days ago

The tutor and student reviewed existing songs and introduced new musical notation for "Seven Years." The student practiced note identification and played sections of the new song, with a follow-up task to print and practice both pages of the music.

Speed and Accuracy in Performance

Note Naming Practice

Music Sheet Navigation and Practice Strategy

Note Reading & Playing

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Student learned 10 days ago

The tutor and student worked on learning chords and melody for "We Three Kings" on the piano, preparing for a school event. They also practiced identifying musical symbols through a game of musical tic-tac-toe. The student was assigned to practice the "We Three Kings" piece and use the provided diagrams for further study.

Playing with a Recording

Musical Tic-Tac-Toe

Reading Sheet Music for Piano

Piano Chords

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Student learned 11 days ago

The student and tutor worked on piano pieces, beginning with "Wheels on the Bus" and then focusing on "Seven Years." They practiced identifying notes, writing musical notation, and correcting errors in playing, with a plan to continue practicing "Seven Years" and "Golden" for future sessions.

Piano Note Recognition: B A G F D

Musical Measure and Repetition

Rote Learning vs. Reading Music

Troubleshooting Audio Issues

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Approach & tools used in piano classes

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Virtual Piano Apps

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Chord & Scale Reference Apps

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PDF Sheet Music Libraries

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DAWs

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Metronome Apps

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Ear Training Software

Interactive piano lessons

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Parent feedback

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Pets are welcomed

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Note taking

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Mobile joining

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Open Q&A

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