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
Pedaling Techniques
Improvisation
Piano Technique
Chord Theory
Finger Placement & Hand Position
Music theory
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Types of learners for piano lessons
Piano for adults
Piano for beginners
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
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
The Student and Tutor reviewed music notation, focusing on understanding note durations, rhythmic values, and timing within musical bars. They practiced identifying and interpreting different note types, rests, ties, and slurs to improve rhythmic accuracy. The Tutor advised the student to practice challenging sections slowly and accurately.
Musical Notation: Note Durations
Rhythm and Timing in Music
Musical Articulation and Phrasing
Musical Notation: Clefs and Staffs
Piano Finger Numbering
Music Notation: Ties and Repeats
Efficient Fingering in Piano Playing
The Role of Muscle Memory in Learning Music
The tutor and student worked on learning a new song, "On the Square," focusing on chord changes and rhythmic accuracy. They then transitioned to music notation, reviewing treble and bass clefs, note identification, and rhythmic values. The student will continue practicing these concepts, with a follow-up planned to cover rests and more complex notation exercises.
Music Notation: Clefs and Note Names
Piano Chord Progressions and Fingerings
Note Duration and Time Signatures
The Student and Tutor worked on piano technique, practicing a previously learned section and introducing new right and left-hand material. The session also included a detailed review of music notation, covering both treble and bass clefs, with a focus on note identification and octaves. The Student was assigned to learn bass clef mnemonics and practice new musical passages for the next session.
Octave Recognition in Music Notation
Bass Clef Reading (F-Clef) Techniques
Treble Clef Reading (G-Clef) Fundamentals
Right-Hand Piano Passage & Fingering
Effective Piano Practice Strategies
Left-Hand Piano Progression & Synchronization
Approach & tools used in piano classes
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Backing Track Libraries
Metronome Apps
DAWs
Interactive piano lessons
Chat for quick help
Weekend lessons
Pets are welcomed
Open Q&A
Mobile joining
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