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
Chord Theory
Improvisation
Performance Skills
Finger Placement & Hand Position
Pedaling Techniques
Scales and Arpeggios
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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
Guitar Chord Fundamentals
Rhythm and Strumming Patterns
Musical Scales and Practice
Chord Progressions
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
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
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
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
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
Approach & tools used in piano classes
Backing Track Libraries
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Metronome Apps
DAWs
Interactive piano lessons
Chat for quick help
Record lessons
Note taking
Parent feedback
Open Q&A
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