Aubrey Bingham
Piano lessons for all students (beginner-intermediate, kid-adult, Spanish and English)
Show all photos
Aubrey Bingham
Bachelors degree
/ 55 min
Aubrey - Your piano teacher
I’m Aubrey Bingham, an experienced pianist and teacher offering engaging tutoring for piano. I have played piano since I was eight years old, and I have been teaching piano since I was sixteen years old. My personalized teaching covers a wide range of subjects such as theory, ear training, finger tecnique, sight-reading, music history, and composition. Whether you’re a beginner or an intermediate player, my lessons cater to all levels and ages, from kids to adults. Lessons are available in both English and Spanish. I focus on developing essential skills like finger placement, rhythm, and sight-reading, ensuring a well-rounded musical education. I love music and believe that everyone can find strength and express themselves through music. Join me to master skills that will allow you to feel and share your light with others!
Aubrey graduated from Western Governers University
Your piano teacher skills
Piano Technique
Music theory
Ear training
Scales and Arpeggios
CoTutorAI modules
Summary
Podcast
Quiz
Learnings
Flashcard
Spotlight
Zero Risk Guaranteed
15-days refund
Free tutor swap
No cancel fee
1-yr validity
24/7 support
Types of learners for piano lessons
Piano for adults
Piano for intermediate
Piano for beginners
Piano for kids
Piano lessons at a glance
My personalized tutoring approach blends music theory integration with technique-focused training, emphasizing expressive musicality through good dynamics and movement. I offer tailored piano lessons catering to diverse audiences, including kids and adults, Spanish and English speakers, beginners, and intermediate players. Through interactive online platforms like Skype, Zoom, and Google Meet, I create engaging and effective learning experiences. By incorporating sight reading, music history, tecnique (scales, cadences, arpeggios, chord inversions, etc.), and ear training, I help students develop a well-rounded musical skill set. My strength lies in adapting to individual learning styles, ensuring each student receives a customized learning experience to excel in playing the piano and enjoy doing it all along the way.
Piano concepts taught by Aubrey
The Student and Tutor reviewed homework assignments involving the one and five-seven chords. They practiced piano technique focusing on dynamics and continuous playing, and worked on pieces "Children's Garden," "Sunflowers," and "Cabbage Lunch," addressing specific hand positions and notes. The Student was assigned new homework related to chord identification.
Dynamic Control in Piano Playing
Maintaining Rhythmic Flow (Legato)
Introduction to Primary Chords (I and V⁷)
Note and Interval Identification
Correct Hand Positioning for New Pieces
The Student and Tutor continued their piano lesson, reviewing practice expectations and clarifying bass clef note identification using mnemonic phrases. They practiced integrating "one" and "five-seven" chords into two pieces, "Just Like Me" and "What Can The Matter Be?", while also covering staccato and tied notes. The homework assigned was to practice "What Can The Matter Be?" to build confidence and potentially memorize it.
The Power of Daily Practice
Decoding Bass Clef Notes: F-Clef & Mnemonics
Understanding Dotted Notes and Ties
Introducing 1 and 5-7 Chords
Mastering the Staccato Technique
The Tutor and Student engaged in a piano lesson covering theory, technique, and performance pieces. They reviewed fundamental music concepts, practiced several new compositions focusing on dynamics, rhythm, and key signatures, and worked on ear training. The Student was assigned new theory pages, two new pieces involving sharps, and encouraged to practice a previously introduced song, 'Go the Distance,' for the upcoming week.
Understanding Accidentals: Sharps and Flats
Mastering Staccato Technique
Dynamic Control: Volume and Expression
Rhythm Recognition and Ear Training
Foundational Piano Theory: Chords and Intervals
Improving Sight-Reading and Smooth Phrasing
The Student and Tutor engaged in a piano lesson, focusing on reading sheet music, improving rhythm, and coordinating both hands. They practiced staccato, eighth notes, chord accompaniment, and learned about ties and slurs. Homework from the performance book was assigned to reinforce these concepts.
Staccato (Light
Detached Notes)
Reading Music: Skips & Steps
Eighth Notes & Rhythm
Basic Chords: One (I) & Five Seven (V₇)
Ties and Slurs (Connected Notes)
Coordinating Hands & Identifying Melody
Understanding Song Structure & Repeats
Student and Tutor reviewed piano theory concepts including chord identification, ties versus slurs, and sharps/flats. They worked on improving rhythm and counting while playing various pieces, and practiced in the new F major five-finger position. Homework was assigned from theory, lesson, technique, and performance books, including a new Disney song, and the session ended with note reading drills.
Effective Practice Strategies
Articulation: Legato & Staccato
Reading and Writing Accidentals (# and ♭)
Rhythm Accuracy and Counting
Music Notation: Ties vs. Slurs
Chord Accompaniment Theory (I vs. V⁷)
F Major Key & Five-Finger Position
The tutor and student worked through several piano pieces, focusing on rhythm, articulation (legato and staccato), and basic music theory concepts like intervals and chord functions (one and five-seven chords). The student was assigned specific pieces for practice, including 'Snowflake', 'Skipping Stones', 'Making Friends', and 'Just Like Me', along with theory exercises on intervals and note drawing.
Melodic vs. Harmonic Intervals
Note Durations and Counting Rhythms
Roman Numerals in Music Theory
Legato vs. Staccato
Approach & tools used in piano classes
Piano Tuner Apps
DAWs
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Ear Training Software
Metronome Apps
Interactive piano lessons
Chat for quick help
Open Q&A
Note taking
Record lessons
Piano teachers on Wiingy are vetted for quality
Every tutor is interviewed and selected for subject expertise and teaching skill.