Dino Sordilla
Versatile and very experienced Artist/Teacher looking for adult piano students of all levels and musical interests.
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Dino Sordilla
Bachelors degree
/ 55 min
Dino - Your piano teacher
Hello! I'm Dino Sordilla, a versatile, well experienced musician and piano instructor with many years of experience playing in front of people and working with music students. I'm classically trained, but have played various styles including radio hits to musical theater and even worship music--which is what I concentrate on now. In 2000, I started out teaching in my students' homes. But when Covid-19 started, I branched out to teaching remote lessons. With two Bachelor's degrees majored in Music and Business, I proudly offer piano lessons tailored to students of all ages, technical abilities, and musical interests. On Wiingy, I focus teaching adults. My piano lessons integrate music theory, music history, student recitals, and a little about the music and recording industry. Whether you are learning to read notes, curious about chord charts, or interested in the classics, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. Let's embark on this music journey together and make some music!!
Meet Dino
Your piano teacher skills
Chord Theory
Rhythm and Timing
Finger Placement & Hand Position
Sight Reading
Piano Repertoire
Music theory
Pedaling Techniques
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Types of learners for piano lessons
Piano for kids
Piano lessons at a glance
Since 2001, I have offered engaging, laid back piano lessons to many students regardless of age or proficiency level. If you are a young beginner, we start from very elementary concepts such as high and low notes, soft and loud sounds. I explain the three ways to learn music: by rote, by ear, and by reading music. Utilizing piano methods such as Alfred and Piano Pronto, I teach students how to read notes on the staff, how to recognize the keys on the keyboard, and we progress to more advanced concepts from there. I also incorporate a variety of composers/arrangers who write music especially for young keyboard players and I utilize sources of new music for students who, after awhile, may want to stray away from their method books. And, of course, I teach Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms too. Schedule a demo with me and I will do what it takes to help you excel in your music journey.
Trusted piano teacher for real results
88% students feel more skilled, confident, and ready to perform
Piano lessons that truly engage students
Parents report their children look forward to every class
Piano classes that boost confidence
86% students feel more secure performing after just a few lessons
Different types of piano lessons
Piano
Grand Piano
Player Piano
Upright Piano
Electric Keyboard
Acoustic Piano
Piano concepts taught by Dino
The Student and Tutor focused on practicing several piano pieces, including Largo, Nocturne, Melody, The Wild Rider, and Echoes in G Major. The session involved detailed feedback on note accuracy, rhythmic precision, chord voicings, and tempo adjustments. The Student was assigned new pieces, "Takatina" and another, to practice for the next session, along with continued work on the current repertoire.
Accurate Pitch & Accidental Execution
Rhythmic Precision & Tempo Control
Chord Voicing & Identification
Effective Practice Strategies
The Student and Tutor practiced several piano pieces, including Robert's Tumal, The Wild Rider, and Echo Say in G major by Schubert. The Student received detailed feedback on tempo, dynamics, and specific chord corrections. For homework, the Student was assigned Chopin's Prelude in E minor and instructed to continue practicing the Wild Rider and Nocturne, with the next session scheduled in two weeks.
Practicing Expressive Melodies (Schumann)
Mastering Challenging Etudes (Schumann's 'Wild Rider')
Sight-Reading & Harmonic Analysis (Schubert)
Interpreting Chopin's Nocturnes
Exploring Chopin's Pianistic Style (Prelude in E minor)
The Student and Tutor engaged in a piano lesson, focusing on practicing several pieces including "Echoance," an "Abberaresque," Robert Schumann's "Melody," and a Chopin Nocturne. The session covered dynamics, note accuracy with accidentals, and the importance of slow practice for complex sections. The Student was encouraged to continue practicing the Chopin Nocturne slowly and to potentially perform at a future recital.
Mastering Dynamics and Expressive Playing
The Power of Slow Practice for Difficult Passages
Recognizing Musical Eras and Compositional Style
Navigating Accidentals in Complex Scores
Sight-Reading and Repertoire Discovery
The Student and Tutor focused on practicing a piano Nocturne, addressing specific technical challenges including accidentals, chord voicings, and rhythmic precision, especially concerning perfect fourths. They also introduced two new pieces, "Echo Say" and "Arabesque 25," for the Student to begin practicing. The follow-up plan includes continuing to refine the Nocturne and mastering the new repertoire.
Understanding Perfect Fourths in Piano Voicings
Nocturne Repertoire Refinement
Repertoire Expansion and Exploration
Rhythmic Precision and Phrasing for Piano
The Student and Tutor worked on a piano piece, focusing on correct notes, rhythmic precision, and articulation, including how staccato markings with the pedal should sound. The Student was advised to continue practicing the piece for improved flow and accuracy. They also scheduled their next session for the upcoming Sunday.
Rehearsal & Performance Mindset
Effective Fingering for Flow
Articulation with Pedal: The "Bell Sound"
Accidental Interpretation: Naturals and Flats
Rhythmic Precision: Triplets and Even Eighth Notes
The Student and Tutor worked on three piano pieces: "Birthday," "Chacona," and Chopin's Nocturne in E flat. They focused on note accuracy, rhythmic precision, smooth transitions, and proper interpretation of musical dynamics and terminology. The Student was assigned to continue practicing "Chacona" to improve scale smoothness and note recall, and to address specific note and rhythmic challenges in the Chopin Nocturne.
Mastering Accidentals and Modulations
Achieving Smoothness and Phrasing
Expressive Musical Terminology
Understanding and Performing Polyrhythms
Effective Rehearsal Techniques
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Pets are welcomed
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