Paulie Caccamise
Explore dynamic piano lessons blending classical and jazz styles with expressive artistry and advanced guidance.
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Paulie Caccamise
Masters degree
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Each lesson is 55 min
50 lessons
20% off
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30 lessons
15% off
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20 lessons
10% off
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10 lessons
5% off
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5 lessons
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1 lessons
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Paulie - Your piano teacher
As a passionate piano maestro with a Masters in education, I bring over 2 years of enriching experience to my piano lessons. Specializing in classical and jazz piano, I offer tailored lessons in chord theory, ear training, improvization, techinique and more. Whether you're a beginner, intermediate, a young prodigy, or an adult learner, my personalized approach caters to all. From mastering scales to perfecting performance skills, I ensure a hostic learning journey. Let's hit the right notes together and unlock you music potential. I am very interactive and love teaching one on one. We can use music or learn by ear and make it up. We can use a lesson book which I suggest. With hard work and practice and my guidance you will be able to play beautifully. I focus on reading music and technique the most because that is the meat and potatoes of learing piano.
Your piano teacher skills
Performance Skills
Scales and Arpeggios
Improvisation
Piano Technique
Rhythm and Timing
Types of learners for piano lessons
Piano for intermediate
Piano for beginners
Piano for adults
Piano for kids
Piano lessons at a glance
With a technique-focused and engaging teaching style, I offer personalized Jazz piano, piano and classical piano lessons for students of all levels. I utitlize various tech tools like Zoom and google docs for interactive online learning experiences. My progressive instruction caters to 20+ students, including beginners, intermediates, kids, and adults. By blending expressive musicality and creative elements, I ensure a comprehensive curriculum that fosters growth and skill development in a fun and effective manner. We will use a guided lesson book to ensure your step by step progression so that you feel accomplished. One thing that I focus on in is being confident to perform for others. I have a tried and true process that helps this. I use it myself so I trust it works for others as well. Another thing that I enjoy doing with my students is building a portfolio of songs.
Trusted piano teacher for real results
88% students feel more skilled, confident, and ready to perform
Rated 4.9/5 by parents for piano classes
Families love the balance between structure and creativity in each lesson
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 Paulie
The session involved practicing scales (F, B flat, B major), chords, and a song, concentrating on correct fingering, smooth transitions, and rhythmic accuracy. The student worked on coordinating both hands and efficient finger movements, with specific focus on a challenging section of the song. The tutor assigned continued practice of the scales and song excerpt.
F Major Scale
Spinning Song - Right Hand Fingering
Triplets and Walking Bass Lines
Scale Inversions
Quarter Notes and Dexterity
Left Hand Fingering for F Major
Right Hand Fingering for F Major
The Student and Tutor worked on piano scales (C, G, D, A, E, B, and F), focusing on finger placement, inversions, and understanding sharps and flats. The Student practiced applying these concepts to a piece of music. The Student was assigned to continue practicing scales and the assigned song.
Scales: Sharps and Flats
Musical Markings: Flats
Naturals
and Dotted Notes
Chords and Harmony
Rhythm and Counting
Finger Placement and Technique
The Student practiced scales in C, G, D, A, E, and B, focusing on fingering and rhythm. The Student then worked on "Spinning Song", focusing on maintaining a steady beat, correct timing, and dynamics. Homework is to practice scales and the first page of "Spinning Song" without pauses or errors.
Circle of Fifths
Scales: C
G
D
A
E
Hand Preparation and Placement
Dynamics: *Forte* and *Pianissimo*
The Student practiced scales, inversions, and sight-reading to improve dexterity, rhythm, and note-reading skills. The tutor introduced new concepts such as musical phrasing and chord voicings, focusing on techniques to improve concentration and musicality. Homework includes practicing "Love Somebody", "A Friend Like You", "When the Saints Go Marching In", and new chord exercises, including the A inversion.
Scales: Rhythm and Connection
B Scale: Finger Placement and Hand Movement
Inversions: Rhythm and Fingering
Mary Anne Song: Meter and Phrasing
Passing Melody: Rockets Song
Chords: G7 and Seventh Note
Finger Exercises: Dexterity and Isolation
The Tutor and Student focused on piano inversions, scales, and chord progressions within the circle of fifths. The Student practiced transitioning between inversions of C, G, and D chords, scale exercises, and sight-reading a line from "Spinning Song," paying close attention to fingering and rhythm. The tutor assigned practice of the discussed concepts and piece.
Chord Inversions
Circle of Fifths and Key Signatures
Chromatic Scales and Fingering
Seventh Chords and Tension-Release
Reading Musical Notation and Ear Training
The student reviewed piano scales and inversions, and learned a simple chord progression. They worked on finger placement and rhythm while practicing scales, and applied inversions in the context of chord arrangements. The student was assigned to practice scales, inversions, the C-A minor-F-G chord progression, and octaves in rhythm for the next lesson.
Weighted Keys and Piano Action
Key Signatures
Walk Downs
Root Notes
Chord Progressions
Inversions
Circle of Fifths & Scales
Approach & tools used in piano classes
Metronome Apps
Interactive piano lessons
Weekend lessons
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