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
Piano Technique
Sight Reading
Chord Theory
Rhythm and Timing
Ear training
Improvisation
Performance Skills
CoTutorAI modules
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Learnings
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Zero Risk Guaranteed
15-days refund
Free tutor swap
No cancel fee
1-yr validity
24/7 support
Types of learners for piano lessons
All levels
School
Adult/Professionals
College
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 class focused on piano instruction, with the student practicing pieces like "The Entertainer" and "Over the Rainbow." They worked on improving speed, hand technique, and managing accidentals in new pieces. The tutor also introduced concepts like chord inversions and counterpoint, and recommended continued practice on the discussed pieces.
Chord Inversions: C Major
Accidentals and Chromaticism
Musical Dynamics and Articulation
Transposition in Music
Musical Relaxation and Technique
The student and tutor worked through piano exercises and pieces, focusing on technique and rhythm. They then delved into music theory, defining and practicing the identification of half steps and whole steps, and analyzing the structure of scales and tetrachords in C major.
Scale Construction and Tetracord Relationships
C Major Scale Fingering
Half Steps and Whole Steps
Tetracords
The Student and Tutor worked on piano technique, focusing on hand and wrist rotation for proper playing posture and tension reduction. They practiced specific exercises and musical pieces, emphasizing counting, rhythm, and musical expression like crescendo and retardando. The Tutor also introduced the concept of flat keys and chord identification in the left hand, with homework focused on practicing these elements.
Hand and Wrist Rotation for Piano Technique
Introduction to Key Signatures and Flats
Understanding and Applying Musical Dynamics
Rhythmic Counting and Subdivision
The Tutor provided an introductory piano lesson to the Student, focusing on basic finger placement, playing scales with both hands, and reading simple musical notation. The Student practiced identifying notes on the keyboard and from sheet music, and basic music theory concepts were introduced. The lesson concluded with the Tutor expressing satisfaction with the Student's progress and the possibility of future lessons.
Reading Musical Notation
Playing with Both Hands
Finger Placement and Note Identification
The Tutor and Student worked on various piano pieces, including "Raisins and Almonds," "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands," and "The Entertainer." They practiced technical elements like syncopation, counting, triplets, and different types of minor scales. The student was assigned to continue practicing these pieces with an emphasis on speed and accuracy for future sessions.
Transposition in Music
Syncopation in Rhythm
Musical Triplets
D Minor Scales: Natural
Harmonic
and Melodic
The tutor and student worked on practical piano skills, focusing on chord inversions, applying them to song arrangements like "The Entertainer" and "Over the Rainbow," and improving technical proficiency. The student was also instructed to practice identified pieces at home and use a metronome for rhythmic accuracy.
Rhythm and Timing in Music
Scales and Key Signatures
Incomplete Measures (Anacrusis)
Musical Interpretation and Articulation
Musical Chords and Inversions
Approach & tools used in piano classes
Backing Track Libraries
Piano Tuner Apps
Chord & Scale Reference Apps
Looping Software
DAWs
Metronome Apps
Interactive piano lessons
Parent feedback
Record lessons
Weekend lessons
Mobile joining
Pets are welcomed
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