Dylan Sluiter
Discover Engaging & Fun Piano Lessons with Conservatoire Jazz Graduate from Leeds UK
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Dylan Sluiter
Bachelors degree
/ 55 min
Dylan - Your piano teacher
I’m Dylan Sluiter, an enthusiastic piano tutor with over a year of experience offering engaging piano lessons. I specialize in chord theory, improvisation, ear training and advanced theory, creating a tailored learning journey for each individual. Whether you’re a kid wanting to learn for the first time, or an adult looking to enhance your skills, I cater to all levels from beginners to intermediates. My aim is to always create a psycologically safe environment where students make micro progressions “wins” that they can observe in the real time. My lessons cover a wide range of subjects including classical, jazz, improv, technical exercises, ensuring a comprehensive musical education. Join me for personalised learning that enhances your piano technique and musical understanding. Let’s hit the right notes together!
Dylan graduated from Leeds Conservatoire
Your piano teacher skills
Music theory
Piano Technique
Finger Placement & Hand Position
Rhythm and Timing
Pedaling Techniques
Chord Theory
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Types of learners for piano lessons
Piano for kids
Piano for adults
Piano for beginners
Piano lessons at a glance
My teaching approach is entirely based around the student. If they would like to just start playing, learn basics, learn songs or go for grades and exams I will help them through that process. I use a variety of different tools to convey concepts to the student, I use PDF’s of exercises and concepts I have created, for example technical exercises or music theory. I use metronome apps to set tempos whilst we practice. I use more traditional styles also, this variance of methods caters to many different learning styles. I am extremely patient and positive with my students, it is especially the case with children, witn whom I have lots of experience teaching in person and online. My lessons cater to a wide audience of 10+ students including kids, adults, beginners and intermediate learners, helping them develop a strong foundation and grow their skills with confidence.
Different types of piano lessons
Piano
Grand Piano
Player Piano
Digital Piano
Upright Piano
Jazz Piano
Piano concepts taught by Dylan
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
The Student and Tutor reviewed previously learned guitar songs, focusing on maintaining a consistent pulse. They introduced fundamental music notation, including note names in the treble clef using mnemonic devices and differentiating between quarter and half note durations. The session also included practicing a chord progression, tuning the guitar, learning a new A minor chord, and a rhythm game, with homework assigned to memorize note names and practice the A minor chord.
Rhythm Games for Ear Training & Timing
Introduction to the A minor (Am) Chord
Guitar String Identification and Tuning
Memorizing Notes on the Musical Staff
Playing Songs with a Consistent Pulse
Understanding Basic Note Durations
The Student and Tutor worked on a piano piece, focusing on refining the introduction and a melody section. They practiced specific chord voicings, fingering techniques for both hands, dynamic control, and appropriate sustain pedal usage. The Tutor plans to send sheet music and videos for revision, and the Student will practice the corrected sections for the next session.
Expressive Dynamics and Tempo Flexibility
Effective Sustain Pedal Usage
Strategic Fingering for Efficiency
Accurate Chord Voicings and Bass Notes
Adapting to Sheet Music Arrangements
The Student and Tutor practiced piano exercises focusing on technique, coordination, and sight-reading. They reviewed essential music theory concepts, including note/rest values, time signatures, and bar line placement. Homework was assigned to practice specific sight-reading exercises and review theoretical concepts on tones and semitones.
Foundations of Sight Reading
Demystifying Time Signatures
Understanding Note and Rest Values & Notation
Developing Hand Coordination & Rhythmic Independence
Student and Tutor worked on piano repertoire, reviewing a completed piece and selecting a new one to learn. The session included an in-depth music theory lesson on applying the C minor pentatonic scale over dominant seventh chords, covering concepts like altered notes and compound intervals. The Student also received academic advice on college music course sequencing, and was assigned to practice the new tune and scale, as well as consult a theory book.
C Minor Pentatonic Scale Practice & Rhythm
Understanding Compound Intervals & Altered Extensions
Dominant 7th Chords with Sharp 9 (Minor Pentatonic Superimposition)
College Course Sequencing for Music Production
Selecting New Repertoire: "Mifa's Theme"
The Student and Tutor focused on piano practice and music theory. They worked on coordinating both hands for a piece called "Hang On To Your Love" and practiced reading music notation in both treble and bass clefs. They also reviewed note values and dotted notes. Homework includes practicing the piano piece with a metronome and memorizing bass clef mnemonics for note identification.
Piano Coordination: Left Hand Bass & Right Hand Chords
Treble Clef Note Identification
Bass Clef Note Identification
Ledger Lines and Middle C
Note Values and Dotted Notes
Approach & tools used in piano classes
Metronome Apps
Backing Track Libraries
DAWs
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Interactive piano lessons
Weekend lessons
Record lessons
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