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Rachael Jenkins

Get compassionate piano instruction rooted in musical excellence from an Ohio Christian University graduate.

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Private lessons - Rachael Jenkins

Bachelors degree

$39

$34

/ hour

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!

Rachael graduated from Ohio Christian University

Rachael graduated from Ohio Christian University
Rachael graduated from Ohio Christian University

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.

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Piano classes that feel motivating and fun

91% students stay engaged and excited about practicing

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Consistent feedback from piano teacher

Parents receive regular updates on goals, strengths, and areas to improve

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Step-by-step piano lessons structure

Lessons break down complex pieces into manageable parts

Your piano teacher specialities

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Piano Repertoire

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Piano Technique

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Scales and Arpeggios

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Music theory

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Pedaling Techniques

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Performance Skills

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Finger Placement & Hand Position

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Piano concept taught by Rachael

Ethan learned 4 days ago

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Rachael Jenkins provided Ethan Pech with a vocal lesson that included music theory, vocal warm-ups, and song practice. They covered intervals of thirds and fifths, breath control techniques, and discussed Ethan's nervousness with the selected song, "All of Me." Ethan was assigned homework to practice breath support using a water bottle and to record himself singing.

Vocal Warm-ups - Intervals

Breath Support

Transitioning Vocal Instructors

Critique vs. Judgement

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Layla learned 4 days ago

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Rachael is giving Layla a piano lesson, covering review of "Jazzy Joe," a simplified Beethoven piece, and introducing G major scales and chords. They then begin learning "Dinosaur Stomp," a jazzy piece in G position with a focus on left-hand melody, right-hand chords, fingering, and swing feel. They adjust the piece due to Layla's piano's limited range. The goal is to practice "Dinosaur Stomp" for the week.

Accent Marks

G Position

Relative Major Key

Retardando

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Helen learned 5 days ago

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Rachael and Helen had a piano lesson focusing on A minor and D minor scales and chords, modulation, and dynamics. Helen was assigned practice exercises from her book, including scales and chords in D minor, and was encouraged to work on "Scarborough Fair," paying attention to the dynamics and octave shifts. Helen will update Rachael on her work schedule next week.

Chord Construction

Rondos

D Minor Scale

Octavia (8VA)

Key Signatures

Modulation vs. Transposition

Dynamic Markings

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Ethan learned 11 days ago

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Rachael Jenkins led Ethan through vocal exercises and worked on a song excerpt, focusing on breath control, vowel pronunciation, and maintaining pitch, particularly on the phrase "I'm out of my mind." Ethan was assigned to continue practicing the song, paying special attention to the problem phrase and breath marks. Ethan also mentioned he is waiting for the results of a drug test for a new job.

Vocal Openness

Breathing Technique

Diphthong Pronunciation

Legato Transitions

Word Shaping

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Helen learned 12 days ago

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Rachael and Helen discussed Helen's rat problem and scheduled music lessons around Helen's vacations. The lesson covered A minor scales (natural, harmonic, melodic), identifying them in music, and practicing with the song "Jericho." Rachael also taught Helen the "overlapping pedal" technique, triad construction, and primary chords in A minor. Helen will practice these concepts.

Perfect Fifth

Harmonic vs. Melodic Minor

Overlapping Pedal

A Minor Key

Minor Thirds

Major Thirds

Triads

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Ethan learned 18 days ago

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Rachael Jenkins led Ethan Pech in a vocal lesson centered on John Legend's "All of Me." They analyzed the song's structure, focusing on breathing techniques and challenging high-octave sections. Ethan practiced the first two pages of the song, and Rachael provided feedback on his rhythm and phrasing, assigning him to memorize the lyrics and internalize the song's tempo for the next session.

Vocal Technique - Breathing

Vocal Technique - Song-Based Learning

Pronunciation - 'R' Sounds

Song Preparation - Word Memorization

Musicality - Blues Influence in R&B

Vocal Technique - Open 'A' Sound

Music Theory - Cut Time

Music Theory - Chord Progressions

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Types of piano lessons

Piano

Piano

Grand Piano

Grand Piano

Player Piano

Player Piano

Digital Piano

Digital Piano

Jazz Piano

Jazz Piano

Classical Piano

Classical Piano

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Teaching tools used in piano classes

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Looping Software

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Backing Track Libraries

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DAWs

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Chord & Scale Reference Apps

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PDF Sheet Music Libraries

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Virtual Piano Apps

Student types for piano lessons

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Piano for kids

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Piano for beginners

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Piano for intermediate

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All Levels

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Piano for adults

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Piano for advanced

Interactive piano lessons

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Record lessons

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Note taking

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Open Q&A

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