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Juan Rogers

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Piano lessons - Juan Rogers

Masters degree

/ 30 min

Juan - Your piano teacher

Hi! I'm Juan Rogers, a classically trained pianist with over 15 years of experience, and a Masters degree in Education. Originally from the United States, I now work as a performing & recording artist in Tokyo, Japan. However, my real passion is in teaching others what I love to do most; how to play the piano. I teach people of all ages, backgrounds and levels of ability, in a style that suits their needs and desires as developing artists. My lessons consist of flexible yet robust sessions where music theory is leveraged with the excitement of learning in order to promote technical and expressive growth in one's playing. By focusing on the fundamentals such as chord knowledge, scale familiarity and ear training, students can excel at whatever style of playing they choose, whether that be classical, blues, or pop. With a background in classical music, technique and fundamentals are a must. Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven serve as a foundation in my playing. However, since moving to Tokyo, I have also fallen in love with the music of videos, of anime, and all sorts of films. And I find myself learning, performing, and teaching this music every day. I'd love to share the joy of all this music and help you reach your potential as well. Let's work together!

Juan graduated from Temple University

Juan graduated from Temple University

Your piano teacher skills

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Finger Placement & Hand Position

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Piano Technique

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Sight Reading

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Scales and Arpeggios

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Piano Repertoire

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Pedaling Techniques

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Ear training

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Rhythm and Timing

Piano lessons at a glance

My teaching approach engages students in creative thinking rooted in traditional music theory and its associated exercises. Regardless of level or background, students will begin a general review of the fundamental chord progressions, scales, and their application to music. Students are expected to actively develop their ears according to these fundamentals and will be given short exercises often to ensure that their body of knowledge develops consistently. To help with this, online metronome apps or DAWs (digital audio workstations) will be utilized, though the focus will remain primarily on the keyboard. Once a solid foundation is established, theory knowledge will allow for exploration of more creative and expressive sessions. Pieces will be decided based on the students stated desires and my own needs-analysis. There is a general repertoire of classical and blues style music available for students to learn from, which can be tweaked according to their own preferences. By adapting my experience with the individual needs of students, we can help ensure that they will progress steadily on their piano journey.

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Piano concept taught by Juan

Student learned 3 days ago

During their recent music lesson, Juan and Kris reviewed fundamental music theory concepts, including time signatures, key signatures, and how to read notes on both treble and bass clefs. Kris dedicated time to rhythm exercises and commenced analyzing and playing Bach's Minuet in G major, concentrating on rhythmic accuracy and timing. Juan's assignment for Kris was to continue practicing the Bach piece, paying close attention to the timing and coordination required between the hands, and he informed her that the subsequent rhythm exercises would be in 3/4 time.

Time Signature (4/4 Common Time)

Key Signature (G Major)

Treble Clef (G-Clef)

Bass Clef (F-Clef)

Cadence

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Student learned 11 days ago

During their recent piano lesson, Juan and Kris delved into music theory, covering note reading, clefs, and time signatures. They also practiced rhythm exercises on the piano, with Kris specifically focusing on a piece in 3/4 time, emphasizing rhythm and counting. For their next lesson, Juan assigned note reading quizzes and rhythm exercises, and they plan to explore scales and key signatures.

Bass Clef (F-Clef)

Eighth Note

Quarter Note

Time Signature (Bottom Number)

Time Signature (Top Number)

Treble Clef (G-Clef)

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Student learned 18 days ago

Juan and Kris recently had a productive music lesson where they began by reviewing A minor scales. Following this, they delved into G major scales and their corresponding key signatures, utilizing the circle of fifths as a helpful guide. Kris actively practiced these scales and was also introduced to the Bach Minuet in G major. For practice, Juan assigned Kris to work on both the G major and E minor scales, as well as to study the Bach Minuet. Juan also committed to sending over the sheet music for the G major scale, the E minor scale, and the circle of fifths page.

A Minor Scale (Natural

Harmonic

Melodic)

Relative Minor

Circle of Fifths

Key Signatures

Rhythm Notation (Quarter

Eighth

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Student learned 25 days ago

During their recent piano lesson, Juan and Kris reviewed a piano exercise, focusing on rhythm and hand coordination. They then delved into music theory, covering triads, inversions, and major/minor chord construction. Kris practiced the A minor scale and was assigned to practice its different forms (natural, harmonic, and melodic) for the next lesson. Juan plans to introduce a new piece of music and discuss playing in different keys in the upcoming lesson.

Major Third

Minor Third

Perfect Fifth

Chord Inversions

Triad Construction

Diminished Chord

Augmented Chord

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Student learned about 1 month ago

Juan and Kris recently had a music lesson where they reviewed the C major scale, emphasizing legato and staccato techniques. Their exploration extended to C major triad inversions, which they applied within a 1-4-5-1 chord progression. Kris focused on using these inversions to create smoother transitions. Juan concluded the lesson by assigning continued practice of scales and chord progressions, encouraging them to incorporate both legato and staccato styles.

Staccato Playing

1-4-5-1 Chord Progression

Chord Inversions

Legato Playing

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Student learned about 2 months ago

During a piano lesson, Juan and Kris reviewed Kris's piano piece, concentrating on rhythm and finger control. Their work then shifted to note reading and scale practice. Juan introduced A minor scales (natural, harmonic, and melodic) and C major arpeggios with inversions. Kris was assigned to practice the left-hand section of the song with a metronome, and Juan provided diagrams for the A minor scales. The city where this lesson occurred was not specified.

Natural Minor Scale

Harmonic Minor Scale

Melodic Minor Scale

Arpeggio

Chord Inversions

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Types of learners for piano lessons

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Piano for adults

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Piano for intermediate

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Piano for beginners

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Piano for kids

Interactive piano lessons

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Mobile joining

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Chat for quick help

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Parent feedback

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Record lessons

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Note taking

Approach & tools used in piano classes

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Metronome Apps

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PDF Sheet Music Libraries

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DAWs

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