Jose Gonzalez
Learn Piano, Not Boring Scales - Real Songs, Real Skills, Real Fun that actually clicks!
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Jose Gonzalez
Bachelors degree
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Each lesson is 55 min
50 lessons
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30 lessons
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20 lessons
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10 lessons
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Jose - Your piano teacher
🎹 Hi, I’m Jose Gonzalez! With over 8 years of dedicated teaching experience and a bachelor’s degree in music, I’m passionate about helping students of all ages explore their creativity through piano. I offer private lessons in acoustic, classical, and jazz piano, carefully tailored to meet each student’s goals and interests. My specialties include chord theory, ear training, and performance skills which are all core elements that build confidence, rhythm, and musical expression. Whether you’re learning your very first notes or refining advanced techniques, I focus on creating an encouraging, engaging environment where progress feels natural and exciting. Thank you for checking out my profile! Together, we’ll strengthen your foundation, expand your musical understanding, and make every lesson both productive and fun. 🎶
Your piano teacher skills
Rhythm and Timing
Ear training
Sight Reading
Chord Theory
Piano Technique
Improvisation
Finger Placement & Hand Position
Types of learners for piano lessons
Piano for Beginners
Piano for Adults
Piano for Intermediate
Piano for Advanced
Piano for Kids
Piano lessons at a glance
My teaching philosophy centers on immersion and personalization—helping each student connect deeply with music while developing a solid technical foundation. Every lesson is tailored to the individual’s learning style, goals, and pace. I emphasize hands-on playing and active listening to strengthen ear training, rhythm, and musical awareness. Students learn to understand music from the inside out, mastering core concepts like harmony, chord structure, and phrasing before moving on to more advanced material. I believe technique should serve expression, so we focus not only on accuracy and control but also on tone, dynamics, and creativity. Whether you’re practicing scales or performing full pieces, my goal is to make each session immersive, engaging, and personally meaningful—transforming your piano studies into a lifelong skill and source of joy.
Piano teacher known for supportive style
88% students appreciate teachers patient, encouraging approach
Piano lessons that truly engage students
Parents report their children look forward to every class
Flexible scheduling for piano lessons
90% of students say piano classes fit easily into their weekly routine
Different types of piano lessons
Piano
Jazz Piano
Classical Piano
Flexible Scheduling
Allows 1h early scheduling
Allows 1h early rescheduling
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Piano concepts taught by Jose
The tutor and student worked extensively on piano technique and musical analysis, focusing on exercises from "Behringer" and passages from a Chopin Nocturne. They practiced specific fingerings, chord progressions, and complex melodic lines, with a plan to dedicate more time to metronome practice in the next session.
Behringer Exercises: Harmonic Progression and Finger Control
Chopin Nocturnes: Analyzing Harmony and Melodic Flow
Practice Methodologies: Deliberate Practice and Error Correction
The student and tutor reviewed jazz music theory, focusing on chord construction, major scales, and the Circle of Fifths. They practiced building chords in various keys and introduced the concept of swing rhythm, with plans to continue practicing these elements and exploring specific exercises from the "Patterns for Jazz" book.
The Circle of Fifths: Navigating Keys
Jazz Rhythm: The Essence of Swing
Improvisation: Spontaneous Composition
Understanding Jazz Harmony: Triads and Beyond
The Student and Tutor analyzed and practiced sections of Chopin's Nocturne in F minor, focusing on fingering, chord inversions, and harmonic structure. The Student received guidance on interpreting musical notation, practicing challenging passages, and improving timing. As a follow-up, the Student was advised to focus on the beginning and end of the piece, with an emphasis on the left hand at the beginning and right hand at the end.
Fingering Techniques
Trills and Ornamentation
Harmonic Analysis
Chord Inversions
Triplets
Firmata
The session centered around analyzing and practicing a piano prelude, with a focus on technique and harmonic understanding. The student worked on specific measures, incorporating octave exercises and common tone identification into their practice. The tutor assigned further practice on the piece, emphasizing the second line, to be reviewed in the next session.
Note Inventory and Common Tones
Octave Technique
Wrist Flexibility
Lazy Practicing (Practicality)
Chromatic Octave Fingerings
The Student and Tutor reviewed concepts in harmony, chord voicings, and musical analysis. The session included an analysis of Chopin's Prelude in C minor with focus on chord functions and non-chord tones. The Student was given exercises for practicing chord voicings and analyzing the Prelude, with recommendation to explore ear training and music theory resources.
Neapolitan Chord and its Context
Note Inventory and Harmony Identification
Importance of Hand Position
Harmony's Role as Musical Backdrop
Thumb Positioning in Scales
Scales as Fundamental Practice
1-5-1 Chord Structure and Variations
The session covered diminished chords, dominant 7 chords, and key relationships using the circle of fifths. The Student learned modulation techniques and practiced identifying chords in a song. The tutor assigned continued practice with the circle of fifths and identifying key changes.
The Circle of Fifths
Common Tones
Major 7 Chords vs Dominant 7 Chords
Major vs. Minor Chords and Modulation
Modulation and Key Changes
Tritones and Resolution
Diminished Chords & Dominant 7 Chords
Approach & tools used in piano classes
Backing Track Libraries
Metronome Apps
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Virtual Piano Apps
Ear Training Software
Chord & Scale Reference Apps
Interactive piano lessons
Parent feedback
Pets are welcomed
Record lessons
Note taking
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