Dylan Sluiter
Discover Engaging & Fun Piano Lessons with Conservatoire Jazz Graduate from Leeds UK
Loading...
Show all photos
Dylan Sluiter
Bachelors degree
Enroll after the free trial
Each lesson is 55 min
50 lessons
20% off
/ lesson
30 lessons
15% off
/ lesson
20 lessons
10% off
/ lesson
10 lessons
5% off
/ lesson
5 lessons
-
/ lesson
1 lessons
-
/ lesson
Dylan - Your piano teacher
I’m Dylan Sluiter, an enthusiastic piano tutor with over a year of experience offering engaging piano lessons. I specialize in chord theory, improvisation, ear training and advanced theory, creating a tailored learning journey for each individual. Whether you’re a kid wanting to learn for the first time, or an adult looking to enhance your skills, I cater to all levels from beginners to intermediates. My aim is to always create a psycologically safe environment where students make micro progressions “wins” that they can observe in the real time. My lessons cover a wide range of subjects including classical, jazz, improv, technical exercises, ensuring a comprehensive musical education. Join me for personalised learning that enhances your piano technique and musical understanding. Let’s hit the right notes together!
Dylan graduated from Leeds Conservatoire
Your piano teacher skills
Piano Technique
Chord Theory
Music theory
Improvisation
Performance Skills
Types of learners for piano lessons
Piano for adults
Piano for kids
Piano for intermediate
Piano for beginners
Piano lessons at a glance
My teaching approach is entirely based around the student. If they would like to just start playing, learn basics, learn songs or go for grades and exams I will help them through that process. I use a variety of different tools to convey concepts to the student, I use PDF’s of exercises and concepts I have created, for example technical exercises or music theory. I use metronome apps to set tempos whilst we practice. I use more traditional styles also, this variance of methods caters to many different learning styles. I am extremely patient and positive with my students, it is especially the case with children, witn whom I have lots of experience teaching in person and online. My lessons cater to a wide audience of 10+ students including kids, adults, beginners and intermediate learners, helping them develop a strong foundation and grow their skills with confidence.
Different types of piano lessons
Grand Piano
Upright Piano
Classical Piano
Flexible Scheduling
Allows 1h early scheduling
Allows 1h early rescheduling
Can wait for 20 mins after joining
.svg){kind=icon}
10 day Refund
.svg){kind=icon}
Free Tutor Swap
Piano concepts taught by Dylan
The tutor introduced fundamental guitar chords and strumming techniques, moving from single-finger chords to playing chord progressions and melodies. The student practiced several basic chords, simple song structures, and rhythm exercises, with homework assigned to reinforce chord progressions and the 'Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star' melody.
Guitar Chord Diagrams
Basic One-Finger Chords
Chord Progressions
Rhythm Games: Poison Rhythm
Playing Melodies on Guitar
The class covered fundamental music theory concepts, particularly the structure and function of musical keys and scales. The student practiced piano finger exercises to improve right-hand dexterity and coordination. The session concluded with a discussion of potential lesson plans focusing on chords, progressions, and rhythm.
Understanding Musical Keys
Intervals: Whole and Half Steps
Chord Construction and Fingerings
The tutor and student reviewed major and chromatic scales, focusing on hand coordination and fingering. They then applied these techniques to practicing ii-V-I jazz progressions with scale running exercises and left-hand chord voicings, aiming to build improvisational skills and coordination.
Chromatic Scale Technique
Developing Coordination and 'Splitting the Brain'
Chord Inversions and Voicings
The 2-5-1 Chord Progression in Jazz
Major Scale Fingerings and Crossings
The tutor and student worked on piano technique, focusing on scales, triads, and chord progressions in various keys. They practiced specific fingerings, harmonic concepts like minor harmony and suspended chords, and began exploring eight-chord progressions. The student was encouraged to continue practicing scales, chords, and chromatic warm-ups, with an introduction to seventh chords planned for the next session.
Chord Progressions: Expanding Beyond Four Chords
C Harmonic Minor Scale and Chords
Seventh Chords
Suspended (Sus) Chords
The tutor and student worked on foundational piano skills, including playing C major chords and understanding 4/4 time. They explored music theory concepts like keys, scales, and chord progressions, and practiced creating seventh chords. The student was encouraged to use digital audio workstations for composition practice.
Keys and Scales: The Musical Framework
Chord Progressions: Navigating Tension and Release
Composing with Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs)
Triads and Seventh Chords
The Tutor guided the Student through piano exercises focusing on C major and F major chords, interval theory, and developing finger dexterity with chromatic scales. They also introduced the foundational concepts of minor harmony and chord construction. The Tutor will send PDF materials covering the session's theory and exercises for the Student to review.
Intervals and Their Qualities
Building Chords: Triads and Beyond
Scales and Key Signatures
Chromatic Scales for Dexterity
Introduction to Minor Harmony
Approach & tools used in piano classes
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Metronome Apps
DAWs
Backing Track Libraries
Interactive piano lessons
Mobile joining
Chat for quick help
Weekend lessons
Parent feedback
Open Q&A
Piano teachers on Wiingy are vetted for quality
Every tutor is interviewed and selected for subject expertise and teaching skill.