Alexander Ruiseco
Study with a University of Florida graduate offering well-rounded lessons at a welcoming studio.
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Alexander Ruiseco
Bachelors degree
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Each lesson is 55 min
50 lessons
20% off
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30 lessons
15% off
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20 lessons
10% off
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10 lessons
5% off
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5 lessons
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Alexander - Your piano teacher
Hi, I am Alexander Ruiseco, a Masters in Music Composition educated piano tutor with over a decade of experience offering tailored piano lessons. My specialities include chord theory, ear training, improvisation, and more. I teach a range of piano subjects like classical, jazz, and provide lessons on piano and vocal coaching to students at all levels, from grade school to working professionals. With personalized learning, I focus on enhancing performance skills, hand positioning, and music theory knowledge. Let's hit the right notes and strike chords to create harmony and play your favorite songs or develop a repertoire of known piano pieces and songs to sing along.My structured piano course is made to help you achieve your goals and impress others with your musical skill.
Alexander graduated from University of Florida
Your piano teacher skills
Piano Repertoire
Ear training
Music theory
Performance Skills
Improvisation
Piano Technique
Finger Placement & Hand Position
Pedaling Techniques
Types of learners for piano lessons
College
School
Adult/Professionals
All levels
Piano lessons at a glance
I offer personalized piano and voice tutoring lessons in a variety of piano styles including classical, jazz, and popular music. With a focus on performance coaching, sight reading, and ear training, I engage students of all levels from grade school to leisure or working professionals. Using a mix of interactive tools and resources, I create a dynamic learning environment. My strength lies in tailoring lessons to individual needs, ensuring each student progresses effectively. By following a comprehensive curriculum, I have helped students enhance their piano skills and singing voice through creative and engaging teaching methods that have cultivated the ability to read music, play by ear, and sing their hearts out.
Different types of piano lessons
Piano
Grand Piano
Digital Piano
Upright Piano
Jazz Piano
Classical Piano
Flexible Scheduling
Allows 1h early scheduling
Allows 1h early rescheduling
Can wait for 20 mins after joining
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10 day Refund
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Piano concepts taught by Alexander
The Student and Tutor reviewed E major scale, worked on playing "The Rose" with both melody and chords, and began learning "Scarborough Fair" including melody and basic chord progressions. The lesson focused on coordinating both hands and understanding rhythm. The student was assigned to practice both songs, paying attention to finger placement and chord changes.
E Major Scale
The Rose - Melody and Chords
E Minor Scale
Scarborough Fair - Melody
Chord Inversions
Harmonizing Scarborough Fair
The piano lesson involved practicing scales (D minor, D major, G major) and working through two specific pieces, "the little beggar boy" and another melody with complex fingerings. The student practiced melodic lines, chords, and hand coordination, with plans to continue refining the verse of a song.
D Major and G Major Scales
Melodic Arpeggios and Stretches in 'Star Wars' Theme
Rhythmic Repetition and Chordal Support
Melody Phrase Construction: 'Beggar Boy' Piece
Piano Finger Placement and Basic Melody
Understanding Musical Notation and Rhythm
Left Hand Harmony: Basic Chords
Melodic Progression in the Can-Can Verse
Playing Arpeggios and Perfect Fifths
The tutor and student worked on refining several musical pieces, including 'Dragon Ball GT' and 'Game of Thrones,' by practicing specific passages, scales, and finger exercises. They focused on pitch accuracy, rhythm, and hand coordination, with the tutor providing detailed guidance and corrections.
Musical Phrase Navigation
Understanding Musical Accidentals
Scale Degrees and Fingerings
Dynamic Control and Pedal Usage
The student and tutor worked on piano pieces, including "Dragon Ball GT" and "Game of Thrones" theme, focusing on note accuracy, rhythm, and left-hand technique. They also reviewed music theory concepts related to key signatures and note durations. The student was assigned practice of specific sections of these pieces and to use a metronome.
Musical Key Signatures: Flats
Note Durations and Rests
Hand Positioning and Finger Numbering
Chromatic Scale and Metronome Practice
The Student and Tutor reviewed chromatic scales, focusing on correct fingering and even tempo. The student then began learning the melody of Dragon Ball GT opening theme, focusing on musical phrases and rhythm. Lastly, the tutor introduced various musical intervals and related them to familiar tunes for ear training; homework includes practicing the scales, Dragon Ball GT excerpt, and interval recognition.
Learning Dragon Ball GT Opening Theme
Motifs and Musical Phrases
Interval Recognition: Ear Training
Parallel Motion Exercise
Chromatic Scale as Colorful Music
Chromatic Scale Warm-up
Approach & tools used in piano classes
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Chord & Scale Reference Apps
Ear Training Software
Metronome Apps
Backing Track Libraries
Interactive piano lessons
Mobile joining
Record lessons
Note taking
Weekend lessons
Pets are welcomed
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