Jordan Dyck
Lets achieve your goals together, master your interests and keep the foundation of music in mind: Fun!
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Jordan Dyck
Bachelors degree
/ 55 min
Jordan - Your piano teacher
Hello! My name is Jordan Dyck and I am a classically trained pianist, currently in my 3rd year of my Bachelor of Music degree at the University of Western Ontario. I've been teaching piano for about 3 years now, with students ranging from ages as young as 5, to students 60 and older. While I am most comfortable in playing classical music, my lessons include all different styles of music! My goal is to help you achieve your own individual goals, so that your lessons cover exactly what you need them to. Whether you've been playing for 10 minutes, 10 months, or 10 years, all levels are welcome to come and elevate your playing to the next level. My aim is not only to improve your skills but also to build confidence and inspire a lifelong love of music. Let's explore your musical interests and find ways to make every lesson both challenging and enjoyable.
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Types of learners for piano lessons
Piano for Kids
Piano for Advanced
Piano for Beginners
Piano for Adults
Piano for Intermediate
Piano lessons at a glance
I use a highly personalized teaching style for each of my students. I believe that the most fundamental aspect of music is having fun! If you aren't having fun, then you aren't playing music. That's why my sole focus is to help you achieve your goals. There is truly no one size fits all approach to learning music! Each lesson must be individually tailored to your specific needs and wants. I strive to create an engaging and supportive environment for students to explore both their instrument and their interests. Lessons shouldn't be some strict regiment where you have to play your scales 50 times correctly before you can play twinkle twinkle little start. My lessons are a place for exploration, discovery, and development. It doesn't matter whether you are looking to become the next Chopin or Elton John; as your piano teacher, my job is to help you achieve your own individual idea of success. So, lets start achieving together!
Piano teacher known for supportive style
88% students appreciate teachers patient, encouraging approach
Highly recommended piano teacher for beginners
94% parents say teacher is perfect for building confidence in early learners
Piano lessons built around practical learning
Classes center on playing, not just theory or drills
Different types of piano lessons
Piano
Grand Piano
Digital Piano
Upright Piano
Classical Piano
Electric Keyboard
Piano concepts taught by Jordan
The Tutor and Student reviewed fundamental principles of music composition, focusing on voice leading rules for chord progressions. They analyzed examples of dominant-to-tonic resolutions, identifying and correcting errors like parallel fifths and improper movement of scale degrees. The session concluded with the Student being assigned practice exercises involving filling in missing notes in chord progressions based on these rules, with a follow-up review planned.
Dominant Chords and Their Function
Voice Leading Rules: Parallel Fifths
Dominant to Tonic Resolution Rules
Chord Voicing and Omissions
The tutor and student worked on applying part-writing rules to piano pieces, focusing on voice leading for dominant-tonic resolutions and the avoidance of parallel fifths. They also reviewed dynamics and clarity in the student's rendition of "Never Meant to Belong," with plans to practice these concepts with a new piece from a Bach notebook.
Dominant and Tonic Chords
Parallel Fifths
Voice Leading Rules (Dominant to Tonic)
Closed vs. Open Voicings
The Tutor and Student reviewed piano exercises from "bar talk," focusing on reading music and technical execution, particularly with key signatures and chord voicings. They also worked on applying musical concepts to pop songs like "Jealous" and "I'm Not the Only One," with plans for the student to receive new sight-reading material and continue practicing a specific piece.
Key Signatures: The Basics
Musical Texture and Interest
Harmony and Chord Voicings
Reading Music Vertically vs. Horizontally
The student and tutor worked on specific piano pieces, including Bartok excerpts and "Never Meant to Belong." They focused on technical aspects like note accuracy, octave identification, wrist mobility, and achieving an even tone, with plans to continue this work on subsequent pieces.
Wrist Mobility and Piano Playing
Key Signatures and Harmonic Understanding
Fingering and Voicing in Piano Passages
Evenness and Articulation in Piano Performance
The tutor and student worked on piano pieces, practicing specific numbers and focusing on technical accuracy, rhythm, and musical expression through dynamics. They introduced the concept of sequences and explored dynamic phrasing. The student was assigned sections of two pieces, "Bar Talk" and "Never Meant To Belong," for practice over the next two weeks.
Sequences in Music
Musical Phrasing and Articulation
Dynamic Shaping: Crescendo and Diminuendo
Contrary Motion vs. Parallel Motion
The tutor and student reviewed piano pieces from Bartók's Microcosmos, focusing on musical form, technical challenges, and specific playing techniques like the rolling wrist motion. The student will continue practicing these pieces and incorporating the new techniques, with sight-reading of additional Bartók pieces assigned for the next lesson.
Musical Form: The Period
Musical Articulation: Ties and Rests
Piano Technique: Wrist Mobility and Rotation
Music Theory: Meter and Rhythmic Feel
Approach & tools used in piano classes
Chord & Scale Reference Apps
Metronome Apps
Ear Training Software
Interactive piano lessons
Parent feedback
Mobile joining
Pets are welcomed
Weekend lessons
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