Steven Slewa
Piano Lessons with a Western Sydney University Educator for All Levels
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Steven Slewa
Bachelors degree
/ 55 min
Steven - Your piano teacher
I'm Steven Slewa, a Bachelors-educated piano tutor with over 4 years of experience offering personalized lessons in classical Piano. My specialities range from Chord Theory to Performance Skills, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience. Whether you're a school student, college-goer, adult, or a professional, my expert teaching covers all levels. Dive into chord progressions, enhance your ear training, and master finger placement with me. Do you want to improve your musical skills as well? I can also teach Western Art Music and music production, using DAW (Logic Pro), and for the theory, I recommend my students to use Musecore App. Let's unlock your musical potential together,and hope you enjoy!
Steven graduated from Western Sydney University
Your piano teacher skills
Sight Reading
Piano Technique
Rhythm and Timing
Scales and Arpeggios
Improvisation
Piano Repertoire
Performance Skills
Chord Theory
Piano lessons at a glance
I offer personalized tutoring lessons in piano for students of all levels, including school, college students, adults, and professionals. My teaching style includes sight- reading, technique-focused instruction, theory integration, performance coaching, and ear training. Using a variety of tech tools like interactive online platforms, web resources, and music apps, I create engaging and interactive lessons. By following a comprehensive curriculum tailored to individual needs, I ensure that students receive a well-rounded education in classical piano, and other styles. With over 10 years ofknowledge, I excel in helping students develop a deep understanding of music, improve their skills, and achieve their musical goals effectively.
Piano concepts taught by Steven
The session focused on reviewing fundamental music theory concepts, including note values, time signatures, rests, intervals, and dynamics. The Student practiced playing songs with attention to these elements and was introduced to proper pedal technique. The Tutor plans to send more challenging and technical exercises based on the Student's demonstrated level of understanding.
Dynamics
Pedal Technique
Tied Notes
Intervals: Melodic vs. Harmonic
Rests
Treble and Bass Clef
Time Signature (4/4)
Measures and Bar Lines
The student practiced scales and pieces from their book, focusing on technique, dynamics, and understanding musical concepts like staccato and primary chords. They began working on the G major scale and the "Can-Can" piece. The tutor assigned specific pages for practice and introduced the concept of chord inversions for future accompaniment skills.
Scales: A Minor
Staccato Articulation
Primary Chords: I
IV
V
G Major Scale & F Sharp
Contrary Motion Scales
Chord Inversions
The lesson focused on piano techniques, including hand posture, chord variations, and pedal usage. The student practiced several songs, concentrating on rhythm, counting, and musical expression. Homework includes practicing scales with the damper pedal and focusing on relaxation techniques to avoid tension while playing.
Damper Pedal Technique
Sharps and Accidentals within a Measure
Slurs and Musical Expression
Balancing Hand Strength and Melody Emphasis
Interval Recognition
Accrual/Anacrusis
Time Signature and Counting
The student reviewed primary chords in C major and practiced chord progressions. They also worked on a blues piece, focusing on the application of natural signs, and explored jazz and rock chord progressions. Additionally, the student practiced arpeggios and hand positioning to avoid tension, and was assigned pages 107 and 109 for additional practice.
Primary Chords
Chord Progressions
Natural Sign (♮)
Eighth Notes (Unevenly Played)
Extended Position (Arpeggio)
Broken Chords vs. Block Chords
The Student practiced piano pieces from the Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course book, focusing on chord transitions, rhythm, and musical expression. The Tutor explained concepts like legato, anacrusis, and different time signatures, with practical exercises to apply these concepts. The Student was encouraged to practice the pieces with attention to dynamics and expression and to review 'When the Saints Go Marching In'.
Note Values and Holding Beats
Releasing Notes (Staccato)
G7 Chord
Tied Notes
Anacrusis
Legato and Slurs
C Major Chord
The Student and Tutor reviewed scales, primary chords, and chord progressions in C major. The Student practiced scales, chord exercises, and began learning a blues piece. The assigned homework includes practicing specific songs with a metronome and focusing on dynamics and chord inversions.
Root Position and Inverted Chords
Blues Music Style: Introduction
Chord Progressions
Seventh Chords
Chord Construction: 1st
3rd
and 5th
Primary Chords (I
Types of learners for piano lessons
College
All levels
Adult/Professionals
School
Interactive piano lessons
Parent feedback
Chat for quick help
Weekend lessons
Note taking
Record lessons
Approach & tools used in piano classes
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Ear Training Software
Piano Tuner Apps
Virtual Piano Apps
DAWs
Backing Track Libraries
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