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




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Jan Ríos
Diploma degree
/ 55 min
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.
Meet Jan
Jan graduated from Instituto de Música Juan Morel Campos, Ponce, PR


Your piano teacher skills
Chord Theory
Performance Skills
Rhythm and Timing
Music theory
Ear training
Scales and Arpeggios
Finger Placement & Hand Position
AI modules
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Learnings
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Types of learners for piano lessons
Piano for beginners
Piano for kids
Piano for adults

Piano concepts taught by Jan
The tutor and student reviewed piano warm-up exercises, practiced major scales (C, D, E) with hands separately and together, and worked on ascending scales by an octave. They also engaged in note identification exercises using flashcards and began practicing measures from Mozart's Sonata K545 with a metronome, with plans to continue this piece and introduce F and G major scales, along with major chord theory, in the next session.
Note Reading and Identification
Basic Music Theory: Major Chords
Musical Repertoire: Mozart Sonata 16
Rhythm and Timing with a Metronome
Major Scales: Structure and Practice
The Student and Tutor reviewed C, D, and E major scales, focusing on proper piano technique and articulation. They then practiced Mozart's Sonata No. 16 in C major (K545), reviewing earlier measures and beginning new sections. The session concluded with an explanation and practice of building major chords using the root, major third, and perfect fifth, alongside a review of the major scale formula, with homework assigned for continued practice on scales, the sonata, and chord construction.
Major Piano Scales Review & Technique
Major Scale Pattern: Whole & Half Steps
Sonata No. 16 in C Major (K. 545) Practice
Building Major Chords: Structure and Examples
Effective Piano Practice Principles
The Student and Tutor reviewed how to build major scales, focusing on the D major scale's alterations, and learned to construct a C major chord by identifying its tonic, third, and fifth. They practiced new piano articulation techniques, staccato and legato, and explored musical dynamics such as allegro, crescendo, and decrescendo. Homework includes practicing the D and E major scales, and refining measures 1-17 of the sonata with the correct techniques and dynamics.
Major Scale Structure & Warm-up
Introduction to Major Chords
Tones
Semitones
and Black Keys
Piano Articulations: Staccato and Legato
Musical Dynamics
Applying Techniques to Performance
The Student and Tutor conducted a piano lesson, reviewing the C major scale and collaboratively deriving the D major scale using the tone-semitone method. They focused on refining piano technique, including wrist relaxation and crucial thumb transitions, during scale and sonata practice. Homework was assigned to practice the D major and E major scales, and specific sonata sections (compasses 11-17), emphasizing the thumb technique.
Mastering the C Major Scale & Tempo Practice
Unlocking Major Scales with the Tone-Semitone Formula
Essential Fingering & Hand Position for Fluidity
Sonata Progression & Observational Feedback
Student and Tutor engaged in an introductory piano session. They assessed the Student's current playing abilities through a performance of a sonata, reviewed basic finger techniques, practiced the C Major scale with both hands, and introduced fundamental music theory concepts like chords and scale construction using the tone-tone-semitone formula. The plan for future lessons involves building structural learning and strengthening techniques.
C Major Scale: Right Hand Technique
C Major Scale: Left Hand Technique
Tone-Semitone Pattern for Scales
Effective Practice Strategies
Piano Finger Numbering & Hand Position
Approach & tools used in piano classes
Metronome Apps
DAWs
Chord & Scale Reference Apps

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