Trevor Sie
Piano/keyboard students and artists wanted! Grow and thrive! The sooner, the better! Come and get more curious about what's here for you!




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Trevor Sie
Masters degree
/ 55 min
Trevor - Your piano teacher
As an experienced multi-instrumentalist tutor and performer, I want the absolute best for my students! I want you to have what I've had and more! My students are mostly beginners with an occasional beginner-intermediate player, all of whom want to compose, jam, and or perform! I promote cross-genre learning, so my students learn to play comfortably across musical genres and with different kinds of musicians, and in different roles, from soloing to accompaniment. I also nurture my students to perform and develop into recording artists as well as advocates for what they believe in. I specialize in instruments including piano and keyboards, and mixing, mastering, and publishing using Ableton Live 12, and various live and virtual instrument configurations! Try a free demo with me and learn what life could be like, building your musical dreams with me as one of your primary guides.
Trevor graduated from University of Manitoba


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Ear training
Improvisation
Chord Theory
Piano Technique
Rhythm and Timing
Performance Skills
Sight Reading
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Types of learners for piano lessons
Piano for beginners
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Piano lessons at a glance
My methodology is simple and yet complex. I take a student-centred approach, with you, your goals, competencies, motivations, and growth edges as primary to facilitate your output needs. My approach is to try as many teaching approaches as necessary until you find your place to grow and thrive! Come to my online studio and get more curious about what's in it for you! My personalized tutoring approach combines theory integration, performance coaching, and empathetic guidance to nurture students' musical skills. Specializing in piano, digital pianos, and electric keyboards, I leverage a range of tech tools, including interactive software, audio-visual resources, and online platforms, to create an immersive experience. My experience is with beginners and experienced players aged 10 and above, including both young learners and young learners at heart.
Different types of piano lessons
Piano
Digital Piano
Electric Keyboard

Piano concepts taught by Trevor
The Student and Tutor practiced American English pronunciation, particularly focusing on the 'R' sound through various dialogue readings and a targeted word list. They also discussed cultural differences in communication and dating, later delving into the academic concept of human gesture and the significance of non-verbal cues in conveying meaning. For the next session, they planned to focus on pronunciation anatomy and specific exercises.
Mastering the American R-Sound
Cultural Nuances in Communication & Relationships
The Power of Non-Verbal Communication ('Human Gesture')
English Vowel Reductions in Common Words
The Student and Tutor practiced American English accent and intonation using dialogue reading exercises. They focused on specific phonetic features such as the 'flap T' sound, American 'R' pronunciation, and emphatic pitch changes, with particular attention given to understanding and applying 'check-in intonation' in statements. The Tutor plans to provide exaggerated examples of this intonation for the next class.
Beyond Dating Apps: Natural Connections
Dating Priorities in Your 30s and 40s
American English Intonation & Emphatic Pitch
Pronunciation Drills: Flap T and American R
The Student and Tutor engaged in an English language practice session, focusing on improving conversational fluency and pronunciation. They worked through dialogues covering everyday scenarios at B1, B2, and C1 levels, with particular attention paid to challenging sounds and new vocabulary. The Student plans to continue practicing reading aloud to enhance fluency, with specific pronunciation points to be reviewed in future sessions.
Everyday Conversation Fluency
Phrasal Verbs in Action
Pronunciation Focus: 'ed' Endings and 'S' Clusters
Navigating Tricky Vocabulary & Homophones
Direct vs. Nuanced Language
The Student and Tutor practiced giving travel recommendations using imperative forms like "You should" and "You really need to," and incorporated the imperfect tense. They worked on pronunciation of specific words and clarified grammar related to articles and prepositions. The Tutor committed to providing resources for common conversational starters for the next class.
Crafting Recommendations in English
Describing Past Experiences with the Imperfect Tense
Strategies for Conversational Fluency and Pausing
Understanding Countable vs. Uncountable Nouns
Mastering Travel Verbs and Prepositions
Pronunciation Clinic: Tricky English Sounds
The Student and Tutor practiced English pronunciation, specifically focusing on past tense verbs ending in '-ed' where the suffix sounds like 't'. The Student read through numerous example sentences, receiving immediate feedback and correction on challenging sounds. The Tutor encouraged the Student to continue practicing these specific verb endings to improve clarity in spoken English.
Pronunciation of Past Simple -ed Endings (T-Sound)
Distinguishing Tricky Consonant Sounds (Z
CH
SH)
Vocabulary Expansion Through Contextual Learning
The Importance of Clear Pronunciation for Communication
The Student and Tutor engaged in an English as a Second Language (ESL) session, focusing on improving grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. They reviewed distinctions between adjective forms, the correct usage of determiners, and practiced common American English expressions like 'You bet.' The class also included a grammar exercise on past tenses and targeted pronunciation drills, with plans to address prepositions in the next session.
-ed vs. -ing Adjectives for Describing Feelings & Situations
Mastering 'Whole' and 'Entire' vs. 'All (of the)'
Decoding Common American English Expressions: 'You Bet' & 'Oh My God'
Tackling Tricky Pronunciations: 'S' Clusters & Vowel Sounds
Mastering Past Tense Regular Verbs: The '-ed' Ending
Navigating Articles (a/an/the) in Common English Phrases
Approach & tools used in piano classes
Metronome Apps
Looping Software
Backing Track Libraries
Chord & Scale Reference Apps
Ear Training Software
Interactive piano lessons
Record lessons
Open Q&A
Chat for quick help
Pets are welcomed
Mobile joining

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