Stephan Elvin
Grow your skills through dynamic piano lessons that combine musicality, theory, and hands-on creativity.

Piano lessons - Stephan Elvin
Bachelors degree
$40
$39
/ hour
About your piano teacher
As a dedicated piano tutor, I'm Stephan Elvin, a classically trained pianist with a Bachelor's degree in music. With over a year of experience, I specialize in teaching piano to students of all levels, from kids to adults. My passion lies in making piano lessons engaging and tailored to each student's needs, focusing on areas like chord theory, ear training, and performance skills. I believe in the power of personalized learning, where students explore piano genres they love, be it classical, jazz, or pop. From mastering scales to perfecting pedaling techniques, I ensure a comprehensive approach to learning the piano. Whether you're a beginner or at an advanced level, my goal is to help you reach new heights in your musical journey. Join me for enriching piano lessons that not only enhance your technical skills but also ignite a deep love for music. Let's embark on this musical adventure together—unlock your potential and dive into the world of piano with expert guidance. Let's make beautiful music together!
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Piano lessons overview
In my personalized tutoring approach, I blend engaging, expressive musicality with creative teaching methods, integrating theory, and sight-reading seamlessly into piano lessons. For students ranging from kids to adults at all levels, I utilize a curriculum tailored to each individual's needs and goals. I leverage various tech tools like DAWs, metronome apps, and virtual piano apps to enhance online learning experiences. By incorporating backing track libraries and chord & scale reference apps, I create interactive lessons that foster a deep understanding of music. Through virtual recitals and performance opportunities, I nurture confidence and stage presence in my students. With a warm and encouraging demeanor, I provide a supportive environment where learners feel empowered to take musical risks, make mistakes, and ultimately excel as pianists. My passion for music shines through in every lesson, ensuring that learning with me is not just educational but also a memorable and enjoyable journey.
Your piano teacher specialities
Ear training
Finger Placement & Hand Position
Piano Technique
Rhythm and Timing
Music theory
Chord Theory
Pedaling Techniques
Piano Repertoire

Piano concept taught by Stephan
Stephan and Paulina discussed and planned the integration of left-hand piano exercises into Paulina's practice, using Czerny's "24 Studies for the Left Hand" as a starting point. Stephan will provide Paulina with the document for the Czerny studies, and they will begin with the first study in C major, focusing on scales and arpeggios.
Breaking Down Studies
Scalic and Arpeggio Patterns
Czerny's Finger Studies
Left-Hand Piano Repertoire
Stephan coached Nick on enhancing his piano sight-reading abilities. Stephan advised Nick to use simpler material, practice different time signatures, and treat sight-reading as a distinct skill. Stephan will provide sight-reading exercises with identifiable patterns for Nick to analyze.
Consistent Practice
Using Apps for Sight Reading
Interval Recognition
Rhythm and Time Signatures
Stephan and Paulina worked on the piano pieces "Moon River" and "Hallelujah," addressing Paulina's practice limitations due to work stress and back pain. Stephan provided ergonomic and simplification strategies, and they analyzed fingering, hand positions, and pedaling techniques. Paulina committed to increased practice, and they scheduled a follow-up session.
Chord Construction in C Major
Connecting Chords Smoothly
Hallelujah Left-Hand Pattern
Finger Placement in Moon River
Stephan gave Ray a piano lesson focusing on fundamentals such as posture, hand position, finger numbers, musical intervals, and rhythm. Ray practiced sight-reading and note recognition from the "Piano Adventures" book, and Stephan provided feedback and assigned practice for the week.
Middle C
Stave
Accents
Dynamics (forte & piano)
Stephan and Xiaoman Wang reviewed Xiaoman's progress on her music lesson, specifically Unit 8 ("football match"). Stephan provided feedback on rhythm and note accuracy, and introduced the concepts of intervals and octaves, assessing Xiaoman's comprehension through number identification.
Intervals
Bass Clef
Octaves
Rhythm in Music
Stephan tutored Xiaoman Wang in a music lesson that included practicing C and G major scales and arpeggios, aural training through listening games focused on time signatures and musical qualities, echo singing, and sight-reading exercises. Homework was assigned, including scale practice, book exercises, and reviewing the scales book.
C Major Scale
G Major Scale
D Major Scale
Site Reading
Types of piano lessons
Piano
Grand Piano
Player Piano
Jazz Piano
Free lesson slots
1 / 1
Teaching tools used in piano classes
Metronome Apps
DAWs
Piano Tuner Apps
PDF Sheet Music
Ear Training Software
Student types for piano lessons
Piano for kids
Piano for beginners
Piano for adults
All Levels
ADHD
ASD
Learning Disabilities
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
Home schooled
Interactive piano lessons
Record lessons
Note taking
Parent feedback
Mobile joining
Open Q&A

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