Megan McConnel
Music Lessons by Tutor from Interlochen Academy - Composition to Live Performance
Private lessons - Megan McConnel
Diploma degree
$37
$34
/ hour
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.
Meet Megan
92% students praise the teaching style
Student appreciate the way lessons are conducted by the teacher
Highly recommended piano teacher for beginners
94% parents say teacher is perfect for building confidence in early learners
Step-by-step piano lessons structure
Lessons break down complex pieces into manageable parts
Music lessons overview
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.
Your music teacher specialities
Classical
Rock
Jazz
Bluegrass
R&B
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Music concept taught by Megan
Libby and Megan worked on Libby's song "Stay Strong," with Megan providing feedback on songwriting techniques, including differentiating it from similar songs and creating contrast through rhythmic variation in melodies. The session also included vocal warm-ups and a singing lesson where Megan emphasized proper breathing technique and breath support, adapting exercises to accommodate Libby's scoliosis and HPP. They also briefly discuss practicing another song, "Cassandra."
Songwriting Contrast
Rhythm in Melody
Breathing Exercises & Awareness
Scoliosis & Breathing
Melodic Similarity
Megan Wilde coached Steven Zafrani in a music lesson focusing on pitch, rhythm, and music theory. Steven practiced singing and playing piano exercises, and they discussed the use of the "Nail the Pitch" app for improving pitch accuracy. Steven was assigned homework to practice playing and singing specific songs, focusing on holding quarter rests and applying the concepts learned.
Time Signatures
Dissonance
Treble Cleft Singing for Men
Pitch Replication
Breathing Technique
Melodic vs Harmonic Intervals
Megan Wilde led Ross VanHara through a piano lesson covering harmonic intervals, tied and slurred notes, C major and G7 chords, and the 3/4 time signature. Ross practiced pieces from his course book and received homework assignments including written theory exercises and playing specific songs with octave variations. They also discussed the concept of musical tension and release.
Octave Jump
Octave Jump
Dotted Half Note
Harmonic Intervals
Tied Notes
Slurred Notes
G7 Chord
Time Signatures (3/4)
Libby had a music lesson with Megan, where they reviewed Libby's songwriting, focusing on melody and lyrical techniques, and discussed vocal performance strategies. Megan provided feedback on Libby's songs and suggested using GarageBand and external microphones for better recording quality. Libby was assigned homework to practice singing Taylor Swift's "Cassandra" and will receive vocal warm-up exercises via email.
Music Production - Demos
Recording - Backing Tracks
Vocal Performance - Head vs. Chest Voice
Songwriting - Melody and Structure
Songwriting - Nonsensical Words
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Songwriting - Nonsensical Words
Songwriting - Melody and Structure
Megan guided Steven through piano and singing exercises, focusing on note reading, pitch accuracy, and rhythm in both treble and bass clef. Steven practiced scales, sight-reading, and singing, and was assigned page 15 and the song "As the Black Bird" as homework. Megan emphasized slow, consistent practice for accurate pitch and rhythm.
Treble Cleft
Pitch Accuracy
Skipping Notes (Thirds)
Grand Staff
Bass Cleft
Measures and Bar Lines
Time Signatures
Megan Wilde provided Lena Arzu with a vocal lesson focused on improving belting technique, transitioning between chest and head voice, and expanding vocal range. Lena practiced vocal warm-ups and exercises to enhance pitch accuracy and breath control. They discussed rescheduling the next lesson due to Lena's upcoming travel plans and Megan sent photos of exercises for practice.
Vocal Cracking
Head Voice vs. Chest Voice
Breathing Techniques
Vocal Placement
Disconnecting and Resetting
Types of music lessons
Music Production
Music Composition
Sight-Reading
Digital Audio Workstation
Music Mixing
Mashups
Free lesson slots
1 / 1
Teaching tools used in music classes
Vocal Warm-Up Apps
Pitch and Tuning Apps
Metronome spps
Student types for music lessons
School
College
Adult/Professionals
All levels
Interactive music lessons
Note taking
Pets are welcomed
Parent feedback
Open Q&A
Weekend lessons
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