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

Steven  graduated from Western Sydney University
Steven  graduated from Western Sydney University

Your piano teacher skills

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Finger Placement & Hand Position

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Improvisation

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Ear training

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Sight Reading

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Rhythm and Timing

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Piano Technique

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Scales and Arpeggios

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Pedaling Techniques

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Types of learners for piano lessons

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School

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Adult/Professionals

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College

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All levels

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.

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Piano concepts taught by Steven

Student learned 5 days ago

The Student and Tutor worked on several piano pieces, focusing on accurate execution, timing, and specific musical notations like half and quarter notes. They also practiced advanced techniques, emphasizing relaxed wrist movement and the efficient use of gravity for playing, with plans to continue refining these skills on the current pieces.

Piano Hand and Wrist Relaxation

Understanding Musical Notation: Tied Notes vs. Slurs

Reading Music with Multiple Clefs

Chord Voicings and Finger Placement

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Student learned 6 days ago

The student and tutor worked on piano exercises and pieces, focusing on reading musical notation, understanding natural signs, primary chords, and the technique of extended hand positions. They practiced playing new pieces, "Chasing the Blues Away" and "On Top of Old Smoky," with both hands, emphasizing wrist rotation for fluidity and proper technique. The student was encouraged to continue practicing these techniques to improve their playing.

Natural Signs in Music

Primary Chords in Music

Extended Position and Wrist Rotation

Legato Technique

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Student learned 12 days ago

The Student reviewed syncopation and began learning new pieces, including "The Entertainer", "Amazing Grace", and "Over the Rainbow". The Tutor provided guidance on counting triplets and offered technical advice on piano touch and hand positioning. The Student was encouraged to practice the pieces and focus on proper technique.

Syncopation

Octave

Accidentals

Chromatic Semitones

Triplets

Piano Touch Techniques

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Student learned 19 days ago

The piano lesson involved reviewing and practicing several pieces, including "The Entertainer," "Over the Rainbow," and "Laura." The student worked on dynamics, articulation, and specific technical exercises like scales and accompaniment patterns, with a focus on proper posture and hand technique. The tutor also provided guidance on incorporating the sustain pedal in future practice.

Piece-Specific Challenges and Solutions

Accompaniment Techniques

Scales and Harmonic Practice

Dynamic Range and Articulation

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Student learned 19 days ago

The tutor and student worked on piano techniques, focusing on basic chord structures, fingerings, and the use of the sustain pedal. They practiced scales, specifically C major, and introduced Hannon's exercise to improve finger dexterity and scale execution. The student was advised to continue practicing these exercises and pieces.

Pedal Usage

Hanon Exercises

Scales and Finger Passing/Crossing

Finger Placement and Fingering

Piano Chord Construction

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Student learned 19 days ago

The student and tutor reviewed piano pieces, focusing on improving bass clef reading and rhythmic accuracy with eighth notes. They practiced specific sections and introduced new concepts like sixths and octaves, with plans to cover pedaling in a future session.

Bass Clef Navigation

Eighth Note Rhythm Counting

Legato Playing Technique

Sight-Reading Strategies

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Approach & tools used in piano classes

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Piano Tuner Apps

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Ear Training Software

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Metronome Apps

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Virtual Piano Apps

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Backing Track Libraries

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DAWs

Interactive piano lessons

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Record lessons

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Pets are welcomed

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Parent feedback

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Chat for quick help

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Weekend lessons

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