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
Piano Technique
Improvisation
Performance Skills
Chord Theory
Finger Placement & Hand Position
Rhythm and Timing
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15-days refund
Free tutor swap
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1-yr validity
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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
Guitar Tablature (Tab)
Reading Guitar Tab Notation
Musical Scales and Chords
Metronome Use
The tutor and student discussed piano techniques, focusing on advanced chord voicings suitable for worship and gospel music. They practiced identifying chord extensions and discussed the student's preference for worship music over jazz, along with challenges in English musical terminology. The tutor offered to tailor lessons to the student's specific genre interests and identified areas for further practice.
Musical Terminology and Language
Chord Voicings and Extensions
Improvisation and Ear Training
Genre Blending: Jazz
Gospel
and Worship
The student and tutor worked on musical concepts including call and response exercises with major and minor scales. They then explored dominant seventh chords and the 12-bar blues progression, practicing chord changes and scale running. For future practice, the student was advised to prioritize scale running, call and response, and blues exercises.
Call and Response (Melodic)
Dominant Seventh Chords
The 12-Bar Blues Structure
Scale Running and Chord Changes
The Student and Tutor resolved technical audio and video issues before diving into piano exercises, including C major chords and broken chords. They also began working on the right-hand melody of "Green Sleeves," discussing music notation and fingerings. The next lesson is scheduled for two weeks from today.
Triplets in Music
Ascending and Descending Scales
Key Signatures and Relative Minors
Ledger Lines in Musical Notation
The tutor and student reviewed and practiced guitar songs like "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" and "Happy Birthday." They also engaged in rhythm exercises on the guitar and practiced various chord progressions and arpeggios. The student was assigned to practice these songs and new chord patterns for the next session.
Practicing Songs: Twinkle
Twinkle Little Star & Happy Birthday
Introduction to Arpeggios
Rhythm Games and Application
Guitar Chord Fundamentals
The tutor and student focused on piano technique, including hand positioning and posture, and explored music theory concepts like time signatures and note durations. They practiced exercises with a metronome and planned to learn 'Greensleeves' in upcoming lessons, with homework involving practicing specific chord and scale exercises in 3/4 time.
Time Signatures
Posture and Hand Position
Note Durations and Subdivisions
Metronome Usage and Tempo
Approach & tools used in piano classes
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Metronome Apps
Backing Track Libraries
DAWs
Interactive piano lessons
Mobile joining
Record lessons
Parent feedback
Open Q&A
Pets are welcomed
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