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
Piano Repertoire
Rhythm and Timing
Improvisation
Sight Reading
Finger Placement & Hand Position
Piano Technique
Pedaling Techniques
Scales and Arpeggios
AI modules
Summary
Podcast
Quiz
Learnings
Flashcard
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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
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
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)
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
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
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)
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
Approach & tools used in piano classes
Ear Training Software
Piano Tuner Apps
Chord & Scale Reference Apps
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Metronome Apps
Interactive piano lessons
Open Q&A
Chat for quick help
Record lessons
Weekend lessons
Note taking

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