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
Scales and Arpeggios
Chord Theory
Performance Skills
Improvisation
Sight Reading
Music theory
Types of learners for piano lessons
Piano for Kids
Piano for Advanced
Piano for Adults
Piano for Beginners
Piano for Intermediate
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
Piano concepts taught by Jose
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.
Octave Technique
Note Inventory and Common Tones
Chromatic Octave Fingerings
Wrist Flexibility
Lazy Practicing (Practicality)
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.
Scales as Fundamental Practice
Thumb Positioning in Scales
Harmony's Role as Musical Backdrop
1-5-1 Chord Structure and Variations
Importance of Hand Position
Note Inventory and Harmony Identification
Neapolitan Chord and its Context
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.
Major 7 Chords vs Dominant 7 Chords
Common Tones
Major vs. Minor Chords and Modulation
Modulation and Key Changes
The Circle of Fifths
Tritones and Resolution
Diminished Chords & Dominant 7 Chords
The Student practiced chord inversions, finger substitutions, and chord distributions in C major on the piano. They worked on exercises to improve finger dexterity and musicality. The Tutor suggested focusing on inversions and substitutions for practice during the week.
Chord Note Distribution
Finger Substitution Technique
Chord Composition
Chord Inversions
Scale Structure
The Student and Tutor discussed key changes, chord functions (tonic, subdominant, dominant), and the use of common tones. The Student received an assignment to study Chopin's Prelude in C minor, focusing on secondary dominants, and to practice scales and chord progressions in C, D, and B flat major. They also discussed improvisation techniques.
Scale Degrees and Their Functions
Using Common Tones for Creative Harmony
Tonicizing and Key Changes
Dominant Seventh Chords
Dominant Chords as Vehicles for Movement
Common Tones
Chord Functions Beyond the Primary Triad
The session focused on specific sections of the piano piece "C-scape," including measures 1-4, the last four, and measures 9-12. The student worked on understanding octave changes, chord progressions, and hand coordination while ascending octaves. Homework includes practicing the learned sections and focusing on smooth transitions between notes and octaves, emphasizing anticipating upcoming notes.
Octave Notation and Execution
Anticipatory Practice
Chord Voicing and Finger Placement
Ascending Octave Patterns
Treble and Bass Clef Flats
Approach & tools used in piano classes
Piano Tuner Apps
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Virtual Piano Apps
Metronome Apps
Backing Track Libraries
Looping Software
Interactive piano lessons
Pets are welcomed
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Open Q&A
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