Steven Slewa
Piano Lessons with a Western Sydney University Educator for All Levels
Show all photos
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
Chord Theory
Performance Skills
Music theory
Sight Reading
Piano Repertoire
Finger Placement & Hand Position
Improvisation
Rhythm and Timing
CoTutorAI 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
Piano for kids
Piano for adults
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 advanced piano practice, primarily in D major. The Student worked on four pieces: "Waves of the Danube," "Rock My Soul," "Calypso Carnival," and "Du, du liegst mir im Herzen," receiving guidance on chord accuracy, rhythm, and legato technique. They also reviewed D major scales, primary chords, music theory concepts like tetra chords, and enharmonic equivalents, with the Tutor planning to send additional arpeggio documents and practice materials as follow-up.
Anacrusis (Pickup Measures)
Tetracords: Scale Building Blocks
Interpreting Musical Phrasing & Dynamics
Enharmonic Equivalents
Primary Chords in D Major
D Major Scale Essentials
The Student and Tutor had an introductory piano lesson focusing on assessing the Student's intermediate skill level, current repertoire, and learning goals. The Student demonstrated playing a Chopin Waltz and C major scales, and discussed pieces they wish to learn, including Beethoven works. For follow-up, the Student was advised to research pieces from the Alfred Level 3 piano book on YouTube to determine suitable next steps for their study.
Intermediate Piano Skill Profile
Targeted Technical Improvement
Fundamental Music Theory in Practice
Exploring Advanced Repertoire with Alfred Level 3
The Student and Tutor reviewed major and minor chord theory, focusing on how the third of a triad determines its quality. They then practiced a chord progression and began working on the piece "Green Sleeves" using both hands. The Tutor also provided tools for improving note identification, and they scheduled a follow-up session to continue practicing the current piece.
Triads and Chord Structure
Major vs. Minor Chords: The Third's Role
Basic Chord Progression in A Minor
Note Reading Mnemonics
Piano Fingering & Legato Technique
The Student and Tutor focused on developing the Student's rhythmic counting skills for piano, applying a new "1 2 3 4" method to various pieces including exercises on pages 13, 17, "Mexican Hat Dance," "Brother John," and "Here's a Happy Song." The Tutor assigned practicing counting as homework for the upcoming session, which was rescheduled to Tuesday.
Hand Independence and Rhythmic Coordination
Applying Rhythmic Counting to Musical Pieces
Counting Rests (Silence)
Note Duration and Counting
Simplified Rhythmic Counting (1-2-3-4 Method)
The Student and Tutor practiced several piano pieces, including completing page 38 and then moving on to "The Streets of Laredo," "Les Animaux," and "House of the Rising Sun." They reviewed G major primary chords and the E minor scale, discussing key signatures and chord structures. The Student was assigned to practice "Les Animaux" with dynamics for the next session.
G Major Key Signature & Anacrusis
Interpreting Accidentals and Key Context
Constructing the E Minor Scale
Chord Voicings & Right-Hand Basslines
The session focused on piano practice, with the Student working on C major, G7, and F major chords for both left and right hands. They practiced a piece combining melody and chords from pages 45 and 47 of their music book, reviewing counting techniques. The Tutor recommended practicing these pieces during the week to reinforce learning.
Playing 'When the Saints Go Marching In' (Page 47)
Right-Hand Chord Introduction (C major
G7
F major)
Navigating Sheet Music: Page 45 Practice
Left-Hand Chord Foundations (C major
G7
F major)
Approach & tools used in piano classes
Chord & Scale Reference Apps
Virtual Piano Apps
Ear Training Software
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Piano Tuner Apps
Interactive piano lessons
Parent feedback
Note taking
Weekend lessons
Record lessons
Chat for quick help
Piano teachers on Wiingy are vetted for quality
Every tutor is interviewed and selected for subject expertise and teaching skill.