Dylan Sluiter

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Dylan Sluiter

Bachelors degree

/ 55 min

Dylan graduated from Leeds Conservatoire

Dylan  graduated from Leeds Conservatoire

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Scales and Modes

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Strumming and Picking Techniques

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Chord Progressions

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Ear training

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Fingerstyle

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Chords and Rhythms

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Student learned 2 days ago

The tutor and student reviewed and practiced several guitar songs and basic chords, focusing on timing and finger placement. They also engaged in rhythm exercises and learned new chord formations, culminating in an assignment to practice major scales.

Guitar Chord Fundamentals

Rhythm and Strumming Patterns

Musical Scales and Practice

Chord Progressions

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Student learned 2 days ago

The tutor and student worked on refining piano technique for a complex piece, focusing on specific fingering, hand positioning, and rhythmic accuracy. They practiced sections separately and together, using the metronome to improve precision, and were advised to continue practicing slowly and utilize video resources.

Fingering and Hand Position

Articulation and Dynamics

Practicing Strategies for Complex Passages

Chord Voicings and Harmony

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Student learned 9 days ago

Student and Tutor practiced a piano piece, focusing on chords, melody lines, and precise fingering. They extensively worked on sight-reading exercises, covering various intervals, rhythms, and key signatures (C, G, and D major). The Student was assigned to revisit the video of the practiced piece and work on sight-reading exercise four as homework.

Piano Piece Mastery: Chords

Fingering

and Transitions

Sight-Reading Fundamentals: Note Relationships and Hand Positions

Rhythmic Accuracy in Sight-Reading: Note Durations

Key Signatures: Identifying Sharp Keys

Pedal Technique: Sustaining and Smooth Transitions

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Student learned 9 days ago

The Student and Tutor focused on piano practice, reviewing a previously learned tune with a metronome and then beginning work on a new song, "Break of Dawn," by identifying and practicing its chords. They also reviewed music notation and rhythm exercises. For homework, the Student was assigned to practice the new chords slowly with a metronome and complete further notation and rhythm exercises.

Metronome-Guided Practice for Timing & Transitions

Chord Voicings & Right-Hand Strategies

Rhythm and Note Duration Fundamentals

Foundational Note Reading on the Stave

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Student learned 16 days ago

The session focused on guitar technique and song practice, starting with a review of "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" and progressing to "Happy Birthday," where the Student practiced rhythm and fingering. The Student also worked on C and G major scales and learned new chords (E minor, G, A, C). Homework was assigned to continue practicing "Happy Birthday" for timing and to master the newly introduced chords.

Mastering Chord Voicing & Progression

Introduction to Metronome Use

Fundamental Guitar Scales (C & G Major)

Effective Left-Hand Finger Placement

Achieving Rhythmic Precision

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Student learned 27 days ago

The Student and Tutor worked on piano sight-reading, reviewing bass and treble clef note identification, proper hand positioning, and fingerings for exercises. They practiced reading intervals and rhythms, with a focus on C major and an introduction to G major. The Student plans to continue practicing sight-reading exercises from a Google Drive.

Music Notation Fundamentals: Clefs & Notes

Efficient Finger Positioning for Piano

Understanding Musical Intervals for Sight Reading

Diatonic Scales and Key Signatures (C Major & G Major)

Rhythmic Interpretation and Note Duration

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Metronome Apps

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DAWs

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PDF Sheet Music

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Backing Track Libraries

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Record lessons

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Pets are welcomed

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