Steven Slewa
Piano Lessons with a Western Sydney University Educator for All Levels
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Steven Slewa
Bachelors degree
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Each lesson is 55 min
50 lessons
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30 lessons
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20 lessons
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10 lessons
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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
Music theory
Finger Placement & Hand Position
Rhythm and Timing
Performance Skills
Improvisation
Piano Repertoire
Chord Theory
Piano Technique
Types of learners for piano lessons
School
College
All levels
Adult/Professionals
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 student and tutor worked on piano technique, focusing on playing with a metronome, understanding key and time signatures, and practicing musical pieces. They explored the concept of relative major and minor scales and introduced the harmonic minor scale, which was applied to a new piece, 'Jericho,' and the concept of syncopation was also discussed.
Metronome Usage and Importance
Key Signatures and Time Signatures
Relative Major and Minor Scales
Harmonic Minor Scale
Syncopation: Playing Off the Beat
The student and tutor worked on piano technique and musicality through various exercises and pieces. They addressed counting complexities within different time signatures and practiced legato and staccato techniques. The student was assigned Hannon exercises with a metronome to improve technique.
Counting and Time Signatures
Hand Rotation Technique
Legato and Chord Changes
Interval Recognition: Sixths
Sevenths
and Octaves
Staccato Articulation
The Student reviewed musical pieces with the Tutor, focusing on rhythm, note values, intervals, and time signatures. The Student practiced counting and clapping complex rhythms, differentiating between tied notes and slurs, and applying these concepts to new musical pieces. The session ended with plans for the Student to continue practicing the pieces and concepts covered, with a follow-up session scheduled in two weeks.
Counting Rhythms
Incomplete Measures
Dotted Notes
Ties vs. Slurs
Intervals: 5th and 6th
Two Time Signatures
Connecting Chords with Slurs
The Student practiced scales, Hannon exercises, and a piece on page 124, focusing on counting, legato, and finger techniques. They were introduced to the concept of chord inversions in C major and F major. The Student was assigned to practice the piece, the legato exercises and F major scale for the next session.
Arpeggios and Rolling Chords
Hanon Exercises: Relaxation and Technique
Identifying Key Signatures and Accidentals
Chord Inversions
Legato Technique
F Major Scale and Finger Placement
Accusis and Incomplete Measures
The Tutor introduced the student to using the sustain pedal, focusing on proper timing and technique. The student practiced scales and a piece to apply the new pedaling skills and also reviewed tied notes and chord progressions. The student was assigned practice to improve pedaling technique, fingerwork, and note accuracy for upcoming sessions.
Understanding Tied Notes
Coordination and Counting in Complex Pieces
Chord Inversions
Three-Four Time Signature
Piano Pedaling Technique
The Student practiced playing piano pieces while focusing on counting, rhythm, and new musical concepts such as chords, time signatures, dotted half notes, slurs, and tied notes. They worked on several songs and exercises to improve their technique and understanding of musical notation. The Student was encouraged to continue practicing, particularly focusing on counting accurately in "When the Saints Go Marching In."
Chords
Time Signatures (3/4 Time)
Dotted Half Note
Tied Notes
Incomplete Measures (Pick-up Notes)
Slurs
Approach & tools used in piano classes
Looping Software
Chord & Scale Reference Apps
Piano Tuner Apps
Metronome Apps
Virtual Piano Apps
Ear Training Software
Interactive piano lessons
Parent feedback
Pets are welcomed
Chat for quick help
Record lessons
Open Q&A
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