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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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

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Piano Repertoire

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Rhythm and Timing

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Improvisation

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Sight Reading

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Finger Placement & Hand Position

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Piano Technique

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Pedaling Techniques

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Scales and Arpeggios

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Piano for kids

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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.

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Student learned 4 days ago

Student and Tutor continued their Piano lesson, focusing on reviewing practice pieces and introducing new ones. They worked on sight-reading, clarifying blurred notation, and practicing different E minor scales (natural, harmonic, and melodic), along with the theoretical relationship between major and relative minor keys. The Tutor assigned practice for the upcoming week and scheduled the next session.

Musical Dynamics & Expression

Italian Musical Terminology

Navigating Blurred Sheet Music

Tied Notes in Piano Performance

Major and Minor Scale Relationships & Types

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Student learned 8 days ago

Student and Tutor continued their piano lesson, practicing pieces such as "Divimementoto and D," "Bronze Lullaby," "Lonesome Roads," and "Village Dance." They also delved into piano technique by introducing and practicing chromatic semitone scales, discussing proper fingering and musical terminology. For homework, Student is to practice "Lonesome Roads" (page 59) with a metronome and review "Village Dance" (page 61).

Rhythmic Precision & Note Values

Chromatic Scales & Fingering Technique

Accidentals & Key Changes

Fermata (Hold/Pause)

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Student learned 9 days ago

Student and Tutor reviewed piano homework, focusing on difficulties with syncopation and correct note identification. They practiced counting syncopated rhythms in both hands, applying these techniques to pieces across G major, C major, and F major key signatures, while also refining left-hand chord playing. The student was assigned to continue practicing these pieces and was introduced to an advanced syncopated piece for future study.

Precise Rhythmic Counting for Syncopated Phrases

Navigating Multiple Key Signatures and Transposition

Identifying Correct Octave Placement

Developing Two-Hand Coordination in Syncopated Music

Understanding Syncopation and Tied Notes

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Student learned 15 days ago

The Student and Tutor continued their piano lesson by reviewing previous pieces and commencing work on two new compositions: "In the Style of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart" and Brahms' "Lullaby." The session focused on practicing counting, understanding key signatures (D major), and applying expressive techniques such as 'a tempo.' They also engaged in a detailed discussion about Western art music history and its various periods, with the Student assigned to practice the Mozart-style piece for the next class, and a music appreciation book was recommended.

D Major Scale & Primary Chords

Classical Period & Mozart's Pianistic Style

"A Tempo" and Expressive Playback

Understanding and Counting Triplets

Western Art Music Historical Periods

Musical Pattern Recognition

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Student learned 17 days ago

The Student and Tutor practiced piano skills, focusing on understanding 3/4 and 4/4 time signatures, counting rhythms, and reviewing C major, G7, and F major chords. They also began working on a new piece from the music book, which introduced the concept of incomplete measures. For homework, the Student was assigned to practice the notes of the new piece on page 45.

Understanding Time Signatures: 3/4 vs. 4/4

Specific Left Hand Chord Fingering

Counting While Playing for Rhythmic Precision

Core Piano Chords: C Major

G7

F Major

Incomplete Measures (Anacrusis / Pickup Notes)

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Student learned 18 days ago

Student and Tutor engaged in a piano lesson, focusing on practicing 'Greensleeves' and foundational D minor chords. They then began working on a new piece, 'He's Got the Whole World in His Hand,' where key signatures and syncopation were introduced. The Student is tasked with practicing these pieces, and the Tutor will send a missing section of sheet music.

Understanding Key Signatures

Navigating Sheet Music Challenges

Effective Piano Practice Techniques

Primary Chords in D Minor

Recognizing Syncopation

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Approach & tools used in piano classes

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Ear Training Software

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Piano Tuner Apps

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Chord & Scale Reference Apps

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PDF Sheet Music Libraries

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Metronome Apps

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Open Q&A

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Chat for quick help

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Record lessons

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Weekend lessons

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