Get compassionate piano instruction rooted in musical excellence from an Ohio Christian University graduate.
Private lessons - Rachael Jenkins
Bachelors degree
$37
$34
/ hour
Rated 5 stars for engaging piano lessons
93% students find the piano classes both fun and easy to follow
Piano lessons that truly engage students
Parents report their children look forward to every class
Flexible scheduling for piano lessons
90% of students say piano classes fit easily into their weekly routine
About your piano teacher
I'm Rachael Jenkins, a seasoned piano tutor with over 8 years of experience. Armed with a Bachelor's degree in Music, my expertise lies in various piano styles like Jazz, Classical, and more. I specialize in Chord Theory, Ear Training, and Performance Skills among others. From teaching piano to kids and beginners to advanced levels, I cater to diverse student needs. My interactive lessons focus on Finger Placement, Music Theory, and Rhythm, enhancing each student's skills. Join me to explore the world of piano playing and unravel your musical potential!
Your piano teacher specialities
Pedaling Techniques
Scales and Arpeggios
Piano Repertoire
Improvisation
Chord Theory
Piano Technique
Ear training
Piano lessons overview
As a piano tutor with experience teaching over 100 students, I offer a personalized approach catering to all levels from kids to advanced players. My teaching style focuses on empathy, sight reading, and progressive instruction, enhanced by engaging ear training activities. I utilize a diverse curriculum covering various piano styles like jazz, classical, and digital piano. By integrating tech tools such as DAWs, metronome apps, and virtual piano software, I create an interactive learning environment both online and offline. Students benefit from tailored lessons, chord & scale references, and interactive sheet music apps for comprehensive skill development. Let's embark on a musical journey together, where learning the piano becomes a rewarding and enjoyable experience for all ages and skill levels.
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
Record lessons
Note taking
Open Q&A
Teaching tools used in piano classes
Looping Software
Backing Track Libraries
DAWs
Chord & Scale Reference Apps
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Virtual Piano Apps
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Types of piano lessons
Piano
Grand Piano
Player Piano
Digital Piano
Jazz Piano
Classical Piano
Free lesson slots
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Piano concept taught by Rachael
Vocal coach Rachael Jenkins is transitioning away from the Wingy platform and offers Ethan Pech independent lessons, outlining new pricing and platform options (Zoom/Teams). They review singing technique, warm up with vocal exercises, and work on Ethan's song "Zippity Doo Dah," with Rachael providing feedback and suggesting self-recording. They discuss potential new songs and artists, with Ethan assigned homework to choose one for the next lesson.
Dynamic Vocal Control
Vocal Warm-ups
Grace in Teaching
R&B Song Selection
Rachael Jenkins gave Helen Alonso a piano lesson, focusing on minor scales (natural, harmonic, and melodic), primary chords in minor keys, and key signatures using the circle of fifths. Helen practiced identifying notes and chords, and Rachael recommended using the "Staff Wars" app to improve note recognition, including ledger lines. They also discussed Helen's upcoming travel nursing contract and agreed to switch to direct billing after Helen finishes her current lessons.
Ledger Lines
Minor Scales
Circle of Fifths
Five Seven Chords
Rachael Jenkins led Ethan through a vocal lesson centered on refining his performance of "Zippity Doo Dah," addressing pitch, rhythm, and breath control. They analyzed the sheet music and used a karaoke track for practice. Rachael assigned continued practice with the track and sheet music, and offered to send the sheet music in the correct key, as well as recording the sessions for review.
Vocal Warm-ups - 'Yum' Exercise
Rhythm and Timing
Vowel Pronunciation
Score Reading
Rachael Jenkins led Helen Alonso through a piano lesson that included practical work on a song, focusing on fingering and stretches, and theoretical concepts such as triads, intervals, and relative minors. Rachael assigned hands-separate practice for the song, including repeats, and introduced minor scales for the next lesson.
Hand Stretching
Triad Construction
Perfect Fifths
Major vs. Minor Thirds
Rachael Jenkins conducted Kailee Tietjen's final piano lesson before summer break, focusing on reviewing a song, key signatures, eighth note triplets, and chord practice. Kailee worked on specific measures, highlighted key signature pages, and did a timed chord-playing exercise. They planned to review the book and work on "Moon River" upon returning in August, with Rachael recommending Kailee get the second book.
Muscle Memory in Music
Key Signatures Review
Key Signature Review
Eighth Note Triplets
Rachael Jenkins gave Layla Smith a piano lesson, covering C chords, blocked vs. broken chords, and fingering techniques in "My Pony" and "Frozen." Layla will practice measures 1-14 of "Frozen" for the next session. They discussed Layla's upcoming vacation and a studio change in July.
Blocked Chords
Broken or Melodic Chords
C Major Five-Note Scale
Rounds