Daniel Adesokan
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Daniel Adesokan
Masters degree
/ 55 min
Daniel - Your piano teacher
With a Master's degree in music education and over 12 years of experience, I am Daniel Adesokan, a dedicated piano tutor specializing in chord theory, ear training, and performance skills. My passion lies in nurturing young talents and beginners in piano playing. I excel in teaching finger placement, improvisation, and music theory, creating a supportive environment for students to explore and excel. From scales and arpeggios to sight-reading, I offer personalized lessons to enhance rhythm, timing, and pedaling techniques. Let's embark on a musical journey together!
Piano lessons at a glance
In my role as a Piano tutor specializing in various types including Grand, Player, Upright, and Acoustic Pianos, I implement an engaging and expressive teaching style that integrates theory, performance coaching, and progressive instruction. For students ranging from kids to beginners, I personalize lessons to match their pace and preferences, ensuring a supportive and interactive learning environment both online and offline. I utilize a range of tech tools like Backing Track Libraries, Ear Training Software, and Virtual Piano Apps to enhance the learning experience. By following a structured curriculum and leveraging tools such as Chord & Scale Reference Apps and Metronome Apps, I help students build a solid foundation in piano playing. With a focus on practical applications and hands-on learning, my methodology aims to make learning the piano a fun and rewarding journey for students of all ages and skill levels.
Daniel graduated from University of Greenwich
Your piano teacher skills
Improvisation
Music theory
Performance Skills
Piano Repertoire
Pedaling Techniques
Sight Reading
Piano Technique
Meet Daniel
Approach & tools used in piano classes
Backing Track Libraries
Ear Training Software
Piano Tuner Apps
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Looping Software
Different types of piano lessons
Piano
Grand Piano
Player Piano
Upright Piano
Acoustic Piano
Types of learners for piano lessons
Home schooled
Piano for kids
ASD
Piano for beginners
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
Learning Disabilities
ADHD
Piano concepts taught by Daniel
The class focused on vocal warm-up techniques and exercises to improve breath control and vocal flexibility. The Student practiced scales, transitioning between chest and head voice, and explored music theory concepts such as diatonic and chromatic scales. The tutor assigned the Student to email songs for scale analysis in the next session, focusing on melody and harmonization.
Defining Your Unique Voice
Music Theory: Chromatic and Major Scales
Chest Voice vs. Head Voice
Diatonic Scale
The Voice as an Instrument: Shaping Lips and Cheeks
Vocal Warm-Ups: Breathing and Physical Exercises
The session focused on differentiating pop and classical music, specifically regarding chord progressions, rhythm, and vocal style. The Student analyzed a Billie Eilish song to identify pop music elements such as chord progressions and drum beats, and discussed how these elements contribute to the overall pop sound. The Tutor will send a recommendation letter to the Student.
Pop Music Chord Progressions
Four-Over-Four (4/4) Time Signature
Vocal Style in Pop Music
Pop Beat Composition
Genre Fusion within Pop Music
Identifying Chord Progressions by Ear
The session involved a review of the student's original music, focusing on song structure, chord progressions, lyricism, and vocal delivery. The tutor provided feedback on pronunciation, breath control, and production techniques. The student plans to release the songs and is exploring live performance options.
Clarity in Pronunciation
Leveraging Chord Progressions
Resonance and Breath Control
Acoustic vs. Electronic Production
Key Selection and Emotional Impact
Simplicity in Song Structure
Lyricism as Foundation
The session covered techniques to transition from classical to pop singing, including vocal exercises for mixed voice development and stylistic adaptations like reducing vibrato. The student began adapting an original song to a pop arrangement. The tutor assigned downloading FL Studio and working on song arrangement in a DAW for the next session.
Classical vs. Pop Singing Mentality
Vibrato Control
Mixed Voice Development: Pushing the Head Voice
Chord Progressions in Pop Music
Rhythmic Accuracy and Tempo
Embracing Embellishments
Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs)
During a recent violin lesson, Daniel assisted Austen with tuning his instrument, then reviewed the G scale and proper posture before introducing the D scale. Their practice included plucking and bow techniques. Audio issues arose, prompting them to troubleshoot and explore Zoom's features for better sound quality during the lesson.
G Major Scale (Violin)
Violin Posture
Violin Tuning (Fine-Tuners)
Violin Tuning (Pegs)
Violin Bow Hold
Daniel Adesokan led Helen (Reed) in a piano lesson, practicing songs like "Johnny Johnny Yes Papa," "Five Little Ducks," and "Five Little Monkeys." They worked on coordination, finger placement, scales, and arpeggios. Helen will take a break for holidays and resume lessons in August, and her mother will sign up for more lessons.
Scales
Arpeggios
Finger Numbers
Left Hand/Right Hand Coordination
Interactive piano lessons
Record lessons
Note taking
Open Q&A
Parent feedback
Chat for quick help
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