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
Finger Placement & Hand Position
Improvisation
Ear training
Sight Reading
Rhythm and Timing
Piano Technique
Scales and Arpeggios
Pedaling Techniques
AI modules
Summary
Podcast
Quiz
Learnings
Flashcard
Spotlight
Zero Risk Guaranteed
15-days refund
Free tutor swap
No cancel fee
1-yr validity
24/7 support
Types of learners for piano lessons
School
Adult/Professionals
College
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.

Piano concepts taught by Steven
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
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
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
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
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
Bass Clef Navigation
Eighth Note Rhythm Counting
Legato Playing Technique
Sight-Reading Strategies
Approach & tools used in piano classes
Piano Tuner Apps
Ear Training Software
Metronome Apps
Virtual Piano Apps
Backing Track Libraries
DAWs
Interactive piano lessons
Record lessons
Pets are welcomed
Parent feedback
Chat for quick help
Weekend lessons

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