Kirstie Bruno
Piano Lessons by Boston University Educator | Creative and Engaging
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Kirstie Bruno
Masters 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
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10 lessons
5% off
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Kirstie - Your piano teacher
With over a decade of experience and a Master's degree in music, I am Kirstie Bruno, your go-to piano tutor for personalized lessons tailored to your needs. From chords and theory, to technique and performance skills to finding your niche, I cover it all. Whether you're a beginner, intermediate, or advanced player, or even a young aspiring pianist, I've got you covered. I specialize in classical music, and various other piano styles, making each lesson engaging and enriching. I have taught students from the very beginning with no prior music or piano experience, students who have been self-taught from youtube tutorials, as well as students who are pursuing music in college but want a little more individualized instruction . Let's hit the right notes together and unlock your full piano potential. Contact me to start your piano lessons today!
Kirstie graduated from Boston University
Your piano teacher skills
Sight Reading
Pedaling Techniques
Scales and Arpeggios
Finger Placement & Hand Position
Chord Theory
Music theory
Ear training
Piano Repertoire
Types of learners for piano lessons
Piano for Advanced
Piano for Kids
Piano for Adults
Piano for Beginners
Piano for Intermediate
Piano lessons at a glance
I ofter personalized piano lessons blending ear training, creativity, and progressive instruction for students of all ages and levels. My engaging and empathetic approach caters to beginners, intermediates, advanced players, kids, and adults. I specialize in classical, jazz, digital, and acoustic piano, using a variety of online and offline tools like Sibelius, Ableton Live, Piano Marvel, and interactive whiteboards to enhance the online learning experience. With over ten thousand lessons taught, I have experience with all sorts of levels and abilities and am able to tailor each session to individual needs, ensuring a strong foundation and steady progress. My strength lies in making complex concepts easy to grasp, fostering a deep love for music in each student, and helping them achieve their piano playing goals effectively.
Different types of piano lessons
Piano
Grand Piano
Player Piano
Digital Piano
Upright Piano
Jazz 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 Kirstie
The student and tutor focused on piano practice, including scales, arpeggios, and a specific piece, "What a Wonderful World," addressing challenges with note identification and advanced playing techniques. They also engaged in note-naming exercises and games, concluding with the student achieving a new personal best score.
Major Scales
Adding Musical Complexity
Musical Phrasing and Dynamics
Note Naming Conventions
Arpeggios
The Tutor and Student worked on piano technique, focusing on rhythmic accuracy, hand coordination, and interpreting sheet music in 6/8 time. They practiced specific musical passages and discussed strategies for improving hand stretches and pedal use, with plans to continue this focus in future sessions.
Musical Rhythm and Timing
Piano Pedal Technique
Harmonic Progressions and Cadences
TSA Pre-Check and Clear
The student and tutor reviewed piano repertoire, practiced new scales (A major, D major) and arpeggios (C, G), and worked on improving technique and speed. They also engaged in sight-reading exercises to enhance note recognition and coordination, with assignments focusing on repertoire, scales, and arpeggios for the following week.
Musical Scales and Arpeggios Practice
Sight-Reading Skills Development
Music Game Performance and Improvement
Repertoire Review and New Piece Introduction
The Tutor and Student worked on piano technique, including scales, arpeggios, and sight-reading a new song. The student also participated in a timed musical challenge to improve their score, with plans to practice the new A major scale and work towards beating a record in the next session.
D Major Scale Practice
Music Game - Record Breaking Attempt
A Major Scale
Sight-Reading Exercises
Arpeggio Practice (G Major)
The tutor and student discussed the student's twin sister's challenging medical residency match process and the subsequent SOAP process. They also talked about the student's intentional over-scheduling to cope with personal difficulties and planned music practice strategies, including the recommendation to record and review piano playing.
The Residency Match Process
Cognitive Biases in Decision Making
The Psychology of Performance and Practice
Emotional Resilience and Coping Mechanisms
The student and tutor reviewed several previously learned piano pieces to build and maintain the student's repertoire. They then began learning a new piece, "What a Wonderful World," by breaking down the sheet music and practicing note identification and hand coordination. The session concluded with timed music theory drills and arpeggio practice to enhance technical skills.
Music Practice Games and High Scores
Rhythm and Timing Practice
Note Identification and Placement
Repertoire Building
Hand Coordination and Playing
Approach & tools used in piano classes
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Metronome Apps
Backing Track Libraries
Looping Software
DAWs
Piano Tuner Apps
Interactive piano lessons
Mobile joining
Note taking
Open Q&A
Pets are welcomed
Weekend lessons
Piano teachers on Wiingy are vetted for quality
Every tutor is interviewed and selected for subject expertise and teaching skill.