Megan McConnel
Music Lessons by Tutor from Interlochen Academy - Composition to Live Performance
Music lessons - Megan McConnel
Diploma degree
/ 30 min
About your music teacher
With over a decade of experience as a music educator - I'm Megan Wilde, a professional musician with a passion for nurturing talent across all levels. My students have gone on to sing on Broadway, work with producers for The X-Factor, work with Grammy Winners, and be admitted into the top universities for music. In my personal career - I've worked with 7 Grammy, Oscar, and Emmy winners on my upcoming album, I've won a Global Music Icon Award and an L.A. Music Critic Award. I've traveled across the world performing - and I've been featured in Tv/Films and movie theaters across the United States. As an instructor - I firmly believe in creating a sustainable life long passion in music by showing patience, giving clear directions, and being kind. Ive taught all ages and skill levels - I teach all genres outside of screamo.
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Step-by-step piano lessons structure
Lessons break down complex pieces into manageable parts
Your music teacher expertise
Jazz
Folk
Classical
Rock
Bluegrass
Music lessons at a glance
Ever lesson is tailored the the students personalized goals. Every student gets a brand new, individually tailored weekly email with tips, advice, warm-ups, and additional resources to supplement their learning. For piano - we work out of a lesson book, and do handwritten theory exercises. I also utilize additional learning materials like flash cards and games. There is not one singular way that works for each student - some students are drawn to composition and we focus on that - and some have a talent for playing by ear. For singing - we pick one song per month to focus on that will help you grow in your particular goal (singing high notes, better articulations, breathing, etc) we carefully select daily vocal warm-ups.
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Music concept taught by Megan
Megan guided Zion through exercises focusing on music theory, including identifying intervals, understanding dynamics, and improving rhythm. Zion practiced playing exercises from the Alfred book and used flashcards to reinforce note recognition. Megan assigned homework that included practicing the "Rocking Intervals" exercise with a metronome and continuing to use flashcards for note identification.
Harmonic Intervals
Metronome
Melodic Intervals
Dynamic Signs
Megan guided a learner from Fort Lauderdale through a music lesson covering time signatures, note identification, rests, melodic and harmonic intervals, and dynamic markings. The individual practiced playing several pieces, focusing on note accuracy, rhythm, and dynamics. For homework, they were assigned flashcards and specific exercises from pages 24 and 25, including singing note names and identifying intervals while playing.
Clefs (Treble & Bass)
Melodic Intervals
Harmonic Intervals
Dynamics (Piano
Mezoforte
Forte)
Time Signature (4/4)
In their music lesson, Megan and Ross delved into music theory, covering intervals, chord progressions, and dynamic markings. Ross specifically worked on sight-reading and applied crescendo and diminuendo techniques while playing a waltz piece. His homework includes practicing designated pages, with a focus on rhythm, note accuracy, and integrating dynamics.
Diminuendo
Eighth Note
Fermata
Crescendo
Time Signature (3/4)
D7 Chord
Megan worked with a student from Red Mountain Ranch on singing techniques, focusing on articulation and breath control. They utilized various exercises and applied them to the song "My Favorite Things" as well as the student's original composition. For homework, the student was assigned to practice the discussed techniques, with a particular emphasis on clear diction and vocal control. The lesson also included a brief discussion on copyrighting music.
Vocal Articulation
Head vs. Chest Voice
Consonant Distinction (T vs. D)
Emotional Layering with Voice Breaks
Breath Control for Phrasing
Megan worked with a student from Deer Valley High School in Phoenix on vocal and piano exercises, focusing on pitch accuracy and rhythm. The student practiced "Ode to Joy," exercises from their book, and began learning "I'm Yours" on piano, with Megan explaining the sheet music. Homework includes written exercises on page 18 and 19, printing the sheet music for "I'm Yours," and practicing the piece.
Bass Clef Note Naming (Counting)
C Sharp
Repetition in Practice
Pitch Accuracy
Bass Clef Note Naming (Spaces)
Whole Note
During a piano lesson, Megan worked with Zion, focusing on fundamental concepts such as time signatures, note values, and the concept of rests. Zion actively engaged in practicing C position, clapping various rhythms, and identifying notes across both treble and bass clefs. For his assignments, Zion is to complete written exercises on page 23 and continue practicing naming notes and clapping rhythms for the pieces "Lightly Row" and "Aunt Rhodie."
Note Values
Clefs (Treble & Bass)
Quarter Rest
Bar Lines
4/4 Time Signature
Learner types for music lessons
Adult/Professionals
School
College
All levels
Types of music lessons
Music Production
Music Composition
Sight-Reading
Digital Audio Workstation
Music Mixing
Mashups
Teaching tools used in music classes
Metronome spps
Pitch and Tuning Apps
Vocal Warm-Up Apps
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