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
Your piano teacher skills
Sight Reading
Piano Repertoire
Piano Technique
Chord Theory
Ear training
Music theory
Scales and Arpeggios
CoTutorAI modules
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Types of learners for piano lessons
Piano for adults
Piano for beginners
Piano for kids
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 tutor and student worked on improving the student's pronunciation of the American 'R' sound and practicing flap 'T' and 'D' sounds. They used dialogues and targeted exercises to refine these specific phonetic elements, with a plan to continue focusing on the 'R' sound in the next session.
The American 'R' Sound
The "Flap T/D" Sound
Vowel Length Differentiation
Schwa Sound (Reduced Vowels)
The tutor and student worked on English pronunciation and conversational fluency, practicing specific American R sounds and common phonetic reductions through exercises and script-based role-playing. They discussed and practiced pronunciation challenges related to dating scenarios in San Francisco and planned follow-up sessions and exercises for continued improvement.
American 'R' Tongue Placement
The D Flap (T-Voicing)
Pronunciation of '-ed' and '-ing' Endings
The 'X' Sound in 'Exactly'
California Discourse Markers and Informal Speech
The student and tutor reviewed the phonetic concept of the "flap T/D" in American English, practicing its pronunciation in words and between words. They also touched upon intensifiers and expressive vocabulary used in informal American English, with plans to continue practicing pronunciation and script work in the next session.
The "Urban" Vowel Sound
Flap T/D Sound
California English Intensifiers & Discourse Markers
Schwa Sound Reduction
Homophones Created by Flapping
The Student and Tutor worked on developing the Student's California accent, focusing on vowel sounds, uptalk, and consonant modifications like flapping and G-dropping. They practiced these techniques through example sentences and dialogues, with plans to review additional examples in the next session.
California Vowel Shift & Jaw Drop
Uptalk: The Social Check-in
Consonant Flapping & G-Dropping
Vocabulary and Casualness
The tutor and student reviewed specific English grammar points, focusing on prepositions and verb usage. They then discussed topics related to daily routines, personal motivations, and the impact of technology, particularly concerning children's screen time and educational apps.
Prepositions in English
Phrasal Verbs and Idiomatic Expressions
Vocabulary for Sleep and Rest
Screen Time and Digital Habits
The student and tutor engaged in a detailed English language practice session. They reviewed pronunciation, verb tenses, prepositions, and vocabulary for specific contexts like dental appointments. The session also included discussions on personal preferences and cultural observations, with a plan to continue practice in the next meeting.
Distinguishing 'Go Back' and 'Come Back'
Vocabulary for Dental Sensitivity
Prepositions of Place: 'In Front' vs. 'Behind'
Verb Choice: 'Hold' vs. 'Carry'
Pronoun Usage: 'She Asked' vs. 'She Wanted'
Approach & tools used in piano classes
DAWs
Metronome Apps
Backing Track Libraries
Looping Software
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Interactive piano lessons
Pets are welcomed
Chat for quick help
Record lessons
Open Q&A
Parent feedback
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