Personalized Piano Lessons
At SW PianoDucation, each lesson is crafted to inspire, engage, and build musical confidence in every student. Our one-on-one, live sessions offer a flexible and supportive environment where students can explore and advance their musical skills at their own pace. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect in our lessons:
Session Types and Durations:
Free Trial Lesson: A 30-minute introductory session to experience our teaching style and discuss your goals.
Kids' Sessions: 45-minute lessons tailored for younger learners, focusing on interactive activities and musical basics.
Adults' Sessions: Choose between 45 or 60 minutes based on your preferences and learning needs, with varying pricing options.
Recommended Frequency: Twice a week for consistent progress. Once-a-week lessons are also available to accommodate different schedules.
Lesson Structure:
Warmup: Each session starts with a warmup to prepare for new material.
Revision: A quick recap of previous concepts to reinforce understanding.
New Concept: Introduction to a new musical concept—this could range from chord progressions to scales or song techniques.
Practical Exercises: Hands-on activities to apply and practice the new concept.
Ear Training: Integrated into lessons as needed, helping students sharpen their listening skills.
Song Application: Every lesson includes playing a new song, ensuring that students can apply what they’ve learned in a fun, practical way.
Resources Provided for Each Lesson
Each lesson comes with valuable resources designed to support learning at home, making practice sessions productive and engaging. After every session, students receive:
Student Handbook (PDF): This comprehensive guide includes:
Explanations of newly introduced concepts
Exercises to reinforce learning
Lead sheets (chord sheets) for each song covered during the lesson
Craft Activities: For younger students, we provide interactive, hands-on craft activities, like cut-and-paste exercises, to make learning about musical notes, rhythm, and more an enjoyable experience.
Note: Sample screenshots of these resources can be found in the Curriculum section, giving you a preview of the materials that accompany each lesson.
Practice Tips & Recommended Routine
Consistent practice is key to progress in music. We encourage students to follow these practice guidelines:
Daily Practice: 15 to 30 minutes a day, focusing on the weekly exercises and song introduced in the lesson. Additional review of past material may be recommended to reinforce learning.
Practice Tools: We suggest using a metronome for rhythm consistency and experimenting with different tempos to develop accuracy and confidence.
These resources and practice tips are designed to help students progress steadily, building their skills and confidence with every session.
Lesson Layout and Setup
In each live, one-on-one piano session, students will see the following layout:
Keyboard Diagram and Sheet Music: A visual of the keyboard with highlighted notes and the music notation for the lesson, helping you follow along easily.
Teacher’s Video Feed: My video feed will be visible so I can demonstrate techniques and guide you through the exercises.
Additional Screen Sharing: During the lesson, I’ll also share PowerPoint slides or lead sheets with relevant content, such as new concepts, exercises, or sheet music.