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
Piano Technique
Improvisation
Rhythm and Timing
Scales and Arpeggios
Types of learners for piano lessons
Piano for adults
Piano for kids
Piano for intermediate
Piano for beginners
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 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.
Circle of Fifths and Key Signatures
Chord Inversions
Reading Musical Notation and Ear Training
Chromatic Scales and Fingering
Seventh Chords and Tension-Release
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
The student practiced scales, chords, and inversions, focusing on rhythm, fingering, and technique. New scales (A and E) were introduced, along with a discussion of the circle of fifths and corresponding sharps. The student was assigned to practice C, G, D, A, and E scales sequentially, chord inversions, and reading exercises from the book. The next lesson was scheduled for Monday the 29th.
Importance of Identifying Chords by Ear
Addressing Teacher Nerves
Reading Music and Identifying Notes
Importance of Musicality
Circle of Fifths: Scales and Sharps
Scales Practice: Rhythm and Technique
Chord Inversions: C and G
The Student and Tutor reviewed music theory concepts, including scales, chords, and inversions, and practiced sight-reading. They focused on technique, note identification, and rhythmic accuracy. The student was assigned homework to practice scales, chords, inversions, intervals, and specific pieces from the lesson, concentrating on improving bass clef reading.
Chord Inversions
Rhythm and Counting
Musical Intervals
Reading Music: Treble and Bass Clef
Finger Isolation and Technique
Circle of Fifths
The Student practiced inversions, scales (C, G, and D), and started learning a new song. They focused on coordinating hand movements, using the sustain pedal, and understanding rhythm. The assigned practice includes scales, inversions, and the first two lines of the new song.
Chord Inversions
Pedal Technique
Scale Practice: C
G
and D Scales
Sense Memory and Hand Shapes
Rhythm and Timing (Two-Four Time)
Breaking Down Complex Passages
The lesson focused on improving the student's piano technique, chord recognition, and rhythm. The student practiced scales, chord inversions, and playing in both 4/4 and 3/4 time. The tutor assigned practice exercises, including "guacamole nacho" rhythm and sight-reading a new piece.
Octaves and Finger Stretching
Finger Technique and Chord Formation
Note Values: Half
Quarter
and Whole Notes
Eighth Notes and Rhythmic Division
Sight Reading and Looking Ahead
Inversions and Seventh Chords
Approach & tools used in piano classes
Metronome Apps
Interactive piano lessons
Weekend lessons
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