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
Pedaling Techniques
Performance Skills
Rhythm and Timing
Finger Placement & Hand Position
Improvisation
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15-days refund
Free tutor swap
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1-yr validity
24/7 support
Types of learners for piano lessons
Piano for beginners
Piano for adults
Piano for kids
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 tutor and student focused on developing music reading skills, including identifying notes in treble and bass clefs, understanding note values, and practicing hand coordination exercises. The student was assigned practice on a grade one theory worksheet and working on a new piece's bass clef part, with continued practice on coordination exercises for future lessons.
Music Notation: Clefs and Mnemonics
Note Values and Time Signatures
Coordination and Rhythmic Independence
Bass Clef Application in a Piece
The student and tutor worked on piano technique, focusing on developing musicality and tackling more complex notation, particularly in the bass clef. They practiced arpeggiated chords and rhythmic exercises, with the tutor assigning homework on bass clef mnemonics for reinforcement.
Rhythm and Coordination Exercises
Transposition in Music
Musical Notation: Clefs and Lines
Arpeggiation and Chord Voicings
The Tutor and Student focused on learning a piano interlude, working through the right and left-hand parts separately and then together with the pedal. The session covered specific fingerings, chord changes, and pedaling techniques. The student was assigned videos demonstrating the piece and PDFs on reading notation as homework for the next lesson.
Chord Voicing and Arpeggiation
Scale and Melody Integration
Rhythmic Accuracy with Metronome
Fingering and Coordination
Piano Pedaling Techniques
The tutor introduced foundational piano concepts to a beginner student, focusing on identifying notes like middle C and teaching basic C major chords and fingerings. The student practiced playing simple chord progressions and experimented with the sustain pedal, laying the groundwork for learning popular music.
Piano Keyboard Navigation
Basic Piano Fingering and Hand Positions
Introduction to Chords and Chord Progressions
Using the Sustain Pedal
The student and tutor worked on refining piano technique, focusing on specific fingering, chord transitions, and metronome practice for a musical piece. They also addressed a chromatic warm-up exercise and introduced a new melody for blues chords, with a video resource provided for further study. The next session will continue this practice.
Developing Melodies Over Chord Progressions
Chromatic Warm-up Exercises
Metronome Practice for Timing and Accuracy
Fingering Techniques for Chord Transitions
The tutor and student worked on guitar chord practice, focusing on strumming techniques and chord clarity. They then progressed to playing several songs, including "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star," "Happy Birthday," and "Row, Row, Row Your Boat," while also introducing new musical pieces and practicing major and pentatonic scales. The student will continue practicing these songs and scales, with a focus on tuning, for the next session.
Guitar Chord Finger Placement and Sound Clarity
Reading Sheet Music and Playing by Ear
Introduction to Guitar Scales and Tuning
Approach & tools used in piano classes
DAWs
Metronome Apps
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Backing Track Libraries
Interactive piano lessons
Weekend lessons
Parent feedback
Pets are welcomed
Note taking
Mobile joining
Piano teachers on Wiingy are vetted for quality
Every tutor is interviewed and selected for subject expertise and teaching skill.