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
Music theory
Piano Repertoire
Sight Reading
Pedaling Techniques
Improvisation
Performance Skills
Piano Technique
Scales and Arpeggios
AI modules
Summary
Podcast
Quiz
Learnings
Flashcard
Spotlight
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Free tutor swap
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1-yr validity
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Types of learners for piano lessons
Piano for adults
Piano for kids
Piano for beginners
Piano for intermediate
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
Piano
Grand Piano
Player Piano
Digital Piano
Upright Piano
Jazz Piano

Piano concepts taught by Kirstie
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)
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
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
Speed and Accuracy in Performance
Note Naming Practice
Music Sheet Navigation and Practice Strategy
Note Reading & Playing
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
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
Approach & tools used in piano classes
Virtual Piano Apps
Chord & Scale Reference Apps
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
DAWs
Metronome Apps
Ear Training Software
Interactive piano lessons
Parent feedback
Pets are welcomed
Note taking
Mobile joining
Open Q&A

Piano teachers on Wiingy are vetted for quality
Every tutor is interviewed and selected for subject expertise and teaching skill.
