Jan Ríos

I would love to elevate your Piano Skills with Dynamic Lessons from a Music Theory Specialist.

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Jan Ríos

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Jan - Your piano teacher

I'm Jan Ríos, and I'm a piano tutor with a High School Diploma from the Instituto de Música Juan Morel Campos at Ponce, Puerto Rico. Also, I finished my bachelor in Networking and Telecommunications with the InterAmerican University of Puerto Rico, Ponce Campus in 2025. On the other hand, I've finished my professional certification in Cybersecurity now in May 2026. My future educational goals are finishing my masters degree in Cybersecurity. To finilize, my 1st experience as a Tech Teacher was in the 2025-2026 year in Caribbean School that it's located in La Rambla in Ponce, Puerto Rico. My goal from giving piano lessons and tutoring is to give a fresh approach to all and a friendly knowledge to my fellow students in this time. Eventhow I have less than 1 year of experience, I have some expertise in chord theory, ear training, finger techniques, and between others. I specialized in nurturing skills like performance techniques, sight-reading, and mastering scales from students of all levels that coukd be kids, adults, or beginners. Let's start this fresh new journey and be the best version of ourselves together and enjoy what we have to give to the future of music and piano talents.

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Jan graduated from Instituto de Música Juan Morel Campos, Ponce, PR

Jan  graduated from Instituto de Música Juan Morel Campos, Ponce, PR
Jan  graduated from Instituto de Música Juan Morel Campos, Ponce, PR

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Ear training

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Performance Skills

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Sight Reading

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Finger Placement & Hand Position

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Scales and Arpeggios

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Improvisation

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Music theory

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Piano concepts taught by Jan

Student learned 9 days ago

The Student and Tutor worked on advanced piano finger techniques using "Finger Power Level 2" exercises, focusing on finger independence, alternating hands, and rhythmic accuracy with a metronome. They also began ear training by listening to and analyzing the "Harry Potter" theme song, with the Tutor providing a five-step guide for future practice. The class schedule was confirmed to be every Thursday going forward.

Structured Ear Training for Musicians

Alternating Hands Technique (LH Over)

Foundational Finger Strength and Relaxation

Developing Finger Independence and Tempo Control

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Student learned 16 days ago

The Student and Tutor conducted a piano lesson focused on fundamental techniques and musical theory. They practiced warm-up exercises, the five-finger exercise, and articulation methods (legato and staccato), along with the F Major scale and reviewed key signatures. The Student continued to master "Für Elise," and new material like sight-reading and ear training were introduced, with a homework assignment to choose new songs from a provided list for future practice.

Body Mechanics & Relaxation for Piano

Five-Finger Exercise Proficiency

Articulation: Legato & Staccato

F Major Scale Mastery

Major Scale Theory & Key Signatures

Introduction to Sight-Reading & Ear Training

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Student learned 23 days ago

The Student and Tutor engaged in a piano lesson covering fundamental techniques and music theory. They practiced physical warm-ups, proper piano positioning, five-finger exercises, and a comprehensive review of major chords, including identifying sharps and applying legato and staccato articulations. Homework involves practicing major sharp chords, particularly the B major chord, and the Tutor plans to provide new practice scripts integrating both ear training and sight-reading.

Foundations of Piano Posture & Warm-up

Major Chord Structure and Progression

Legato and Staccato Articulation

Half Steps and Sharps in Major Keys

Pedal Technique for Fluency

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Student learned about 1 month ago

The Student and Tutor engaged in a piano lesson covering foundational techniques, including warm-ups, five-finger exercises, and major scales, with a new focus on the F major scale. They practiced dynamics, finger coordination, and applied scale theory using whole and half steps. The session concluded with a performance piece, identifying areas for combined-hand coordination, and assigning homework to practice the F major scale and specific measures of the piece.

Foundational Piano Technique & Warm-ups

Dynamic Control Through Key Weight

Mastering Major Scales & F Major Introduction

Scale Theory: Whole & Half Step Pattern

Note Identification & Ear Training Activities

Clef Awareness in Music Reading

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Student learned about 2 months ago

The Tutor and Student worked on reviewing piano scales and introducing Beethoven's "Für Elise." They practiced specific passages of the piece, focusing on hand coordination, articulation, and technical exercises. The Tutor recommended continued practice of the new piece and fundamental techniques.

Legato and Staccato Articulations

Major Scale Construction

Chord Construction: Root

Third

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Piano Technique: Wrist and Hand Position

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Student learned about 2 months ago

The tutor introduced the student to the piano keyboard, focusing on identifying key patterns and the note 'C'. They then practiced finger numbering and basic hand coordination for playing scales on both hands, concluding with an introduction to rhythm and basic musical composition.

Introduction to Rhythm and Simple Composition

Basic Five-Finger Scales (C Major)

Finger Numbering and Hand Position

Finding Middle C

Piano Key Identification: Black Key Patterns

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Chord & Scale Reference Apps

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Metronome Apps

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