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
Improvisation
Pedaling Techniques
Music theory
Scales and Arpeggios
Rhythm and Timing
Chord Theory
Performance Skills
Piano Repertoire
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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 through several piano pieces, including "The Entertainer," "Amazing Grace," "Over the Rainbow," and a new jazzy piece, focusing on accuracy, rhythm, and specific fingerings. They practiced applying musical concepts such as syncopation, triplets, arpeggios, scales, and legato. For homework, the Student was assigned to practice "Over the Rainbow" and Hannon exercises to develop technique.
Music Structure & Navigation: Repeats and Endings
Rhythmic Precision: Counting and Triplets
Accidentals and Harmonic Color
Advanced Fingering Techniques & Legato
The Indispensable Role of Hanon Exercises
The Student began a new Level 2 piano book, practicing primary chords, extended hand positions, and pieces such as "Down in the Valley," "Wedding March," and "Guantanamera." They also reviewed harmonic intervals and dedicated hand exercises. The Tutor assigned the "Wedding March" for homework and additional hand exercises.
Transitioning to Level 2 Piano
Primary Chords and Broken Chord Accompaniment
Extended Hand Position and Wrist Technique
Chord Inversions in Accompaniment
Musical Note Terminology (US vs. British/Australian)
Identifying Harmonic Intervals
Contrary Motion and Octave Shifts
The Student and Tutor engaged in a piano lesson, focusing on note revision, understanding note durations, and integrating rests into their playing. They practiced several pieces from their workbook, applying concepts of hand coordination and rhythmic counting. The Tutor assigned homework to reinforce the day's learning.
Note Recognition & Hand Placement
Note Duration & Rhythmic Counting
Understanding Rests (Silence in Music)
Introduction to Melodic Intervals (Playing Two Notes Together)
Piano Dynamics (Playing Softly)
The Student and Tutor reviewed fundamental music theory, including half and whole steps, then focused on piano technique. They practiced thumb crossing for C major and G major scales, and introduced Hanon Exercise No. 1 to improve hand rotation and finger strength. The Student was assigned to practice the Hanon exercise for the next session.
Half Steps and Whole Steps
C and G Major Scales: Finger Technique
Hannon-style Piano Exercises (Page 78)
Importance of Hand & Wrist Rotation
Understanding Finger Weakness
The tutor and student concluded Level One piano studies by reviewing and practicing several pieces, including "Entertainer" and "Kacha," focusing on rhythm, note accuracy, and understanding key signatures. They also worked on scales, Hanon exercises for technique, and primary chord progressions for accompaniment. The session concluded with a review of their progress and encouragement to continue daily practice.
Counting and Rhythm in Music
Key Signatures and Accidentals
Musical Chords: Inversions and Voicings
Hanon Exercises for Piano Technique
Arpeggios and Scales
The Student and Tutor continued their piano lesson, focusing on understanding and playing different note values, including whole, half, and quarter notes, as well as quarter rests. The Student practiced identifying notes in both treble and bass clefs, applied correct finger numbering, and played through simple musical pieces. Homework consisting of practice pages will be sent to the Student to reinforce the learned concepts.
The Musical Bar (Measure)
Keyboard Hand Positioning & Finger Numbering
Understanding Musical Rests
Musical Note Durations (Counts)
Treble and Bass Clefs
Approach & tools used in piano classes
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Ear Training Software
Looping Software
Metronome Apps
Virtual Piano Apps
DAWs
Interactive piano lessons
Open Q&A
Chat for quick help
Parent feedback
Mobile joining
Note taking
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