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

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Ear training

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Piano Technique

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Performance Skills

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Scales and Arpeggios

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Rhythm and Timing

Types of learners for piano lessons

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Piano for kids

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Piano for intermediate

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Piano for adults

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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.

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88% students feel more skilled, confident, and ready to perform

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Rated 4.9/5 by parents for piano classes

Families love the balance between structure and creativity in each lesson

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Flexible scheduling for piano lessons

90% of students say piano classes fit easily into their weekly routine

Different types of piano lessons

Piano

Piano

Jazz Piano

Jazz Piano

Classical Piano

Classical Piano

Flexible Scheduling

Allows 1h early scheduling

Allows 1h early rescheduling

Can wait for 20 mins after joining

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Piano concepts taught by Paulie

Student learned 5 days ago

The student and tutor worked on piano improvisation techniques, including practicing new chord progressions (D minor 7, G7, C7, F7) and improvising melodies within a scale. They also reviewed and practiced sections of a piano piece, focusing on chord execution and hand coordination, with plans to continue practicing these elements.

Diatonic Scales and Chords

Jazz Chord Progressions and Inversions

Rhythm and Hand Independence

Piano Piece Practice and Refinement

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Student learned 11 days ago

The Student practiced piano scales, chord progressions, and a section of the 'Spinning Song'. The Student focused on finger placement, counting, and understanding chord inversions. The Tutor assigned practice of the new section of the 'Spinning Song' and the E flat scale.

Melodic and Harmonic Movement within Harmony

Finger Placement and Efficiency

Rhythm and Harmony Interplay

Scales: Sharps and Flats

Chord Inversions

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Student learned 17 days ago

The student and tutor worked on piano technique, specifically practicing chord progressions, scales with inversions, and a piece titled "Air Best." They focused on hand coordination, fingering, rhythmic accuracy, and executing complex passages, with plans for the student to practice these elements further.

Chord Progressions and Inversions

Piano Pedal Technique

Scales and Arpeggios

Musical Notation and Rhythm

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Student learned about 1 month ago

The class focused on piano technique, specifically practicing chord inversions and arpeggios, and then applying these skills to musical pieces like 'Spinning Song' and 'Arabesque.' The student worked on fingerings, hand positioning, and smooth transitions between chords, with plans to continue practicing these pieces before the next lesson after a break.

AI-Powered Content Generation

Piano Technique: Hand Positioning and Body Alignment

Musical Articulation and Dynamics

Chord Progressions and Transitions

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Student learned about 1 month ago

The student and tutor reviewed piano inversions, focusing on chord voicings and fingerings for C, G, and D chords. They practiced executing specific passages from "Arabesque" and "Spinning Song," working on hand coordination and rhythmic accuracy.

Fingering and Hand Shapes

Rhythm and Timing in Music

Adding "Color" Notes to Chords

Piano Chord Inversions

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Student learned about 1 month ago

The student and tutor worked on developing piano technique, focusing on scales, chords, and inversions. They practiced playing a song, emphasizing musical phrasing, rhythm, and confidence, and discussed strategies for effective practice.

Chord Inversions and Arrangements

Musical Phrasing and Comprehension

Playing Piano vs. Pressing Notes

Confidence Through Preparation and Focus

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Approach & tools used in piano classes

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Metronome Apps

Interactive piano lessons

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Weekend lessons

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