Megan McConnel
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Private lessons - Megan McConnel
Diploma degree
$35
$34
/ hour
About your piano teacher
With over a decade of experience in teaching piano, I am Megan McConnel, a dedicated piano tutor with a Diploma in Music Education. Specializing in a wide array of subjects from Piano and Grand Piano to Digital Piano and more, my expertise lies in Chord Theory, Ear Training, and Performance Skills. I offer personalized lessons in Finger Placement, Improvisation, and Music Theory for students at all levels - from kids and beginners to advanced adults. My teaching style focuses on developing strong fundamentals through techniques like Pedaling and Scales, while enhancing musicality with Rhythm, Repertoire, and Sight-Reading skills. I understand the importance of catering to individual learning needs and pace, making each lesson engaging and effective. Whether you're starting your musical journey or aiming to refine your advanced skills, I am here to guide you every step of the way. Let's explore the world of piano together and unlock your full musical potential!
Meet Megan
Piano classes that feel motivating and fun
91% students stay engaged and excited about practicing
Rated 49/5 by parents for piano classes
Families love the balance between structure and creativity in each lesson
Flexible scheduling for piano lessons
90% of students say piano classes fit easily into their weekly routine
Piano lessons overview
My teaching style blends theory integration, expressive musicality, and engaging techniques to create a dynamic and progressive learning experience. I specialize in teaching a wide range of piano types, including grand, digital, upright, and electric keyboards. I utilize various tech tools such as DAWs, metronome apps, and virtual piano apps to enhance the learning process. I follow a comprehensive curriculum that caters to over 200 students, including kids, beginners, intermediates, advanced players, and adults. Whether you're just starting or looking to refine your skills, my personalized instruction approach ensures steady progress. From utilizing backing track libraries to ear training software, I offer a diverse range of resources to support your musical journey. My goal is to foster a deep understanding of music while nurturing creativity and technical proficiency. With me, students explore a world of musical possibilities, honing their skills through practical applications and hands-on learning. Join me for an immersive and rewarding piano learning experience tailored to your level and aspirations.
Your piano teacher specialities
Performance Skills
Scales and Arpeggios
Chord Theory
Rhythm and Timing
Finger Placement & Hand Position
Sight Reading
Piano Technique
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Piano 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 piano lessons
Piano
Grand Piano
Player Piano
Digital Piano
Upright Piano
Electric Keyboard
Free lesson slots
1 / 1
Teaching tools used in piano classes
Metronome Apps
DAWs
Chord & Scale Reference Apps
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Student types for piano lessons
Piano for kids
Piano for beginners
Piano for intermediate
All Levels
Piano for adults
Piano for advanced
Interactive piano lessons
Note taking
Pets are welcomed
Parent feedback
Open Q&A
Weekend lessons
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