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




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


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.
Piano classes that feel motivating and fun
91% students stay engaged and excited about practicing
Consistent feedback from piano teacher
Parents receive regular updates on goals, strengths, and areas to improve
Step-by-step piano lessons structure
Lessons break down complex pieces into manageable parts
Your piano teacher specialities
Piano Repertoire
Piano Technique
Scales and Arpeggios
Music theory
Pedaling Techniques
Performance Skills
Finger Placement & Hand Position

Piano concept taught by Rachael
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
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
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
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
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
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
Types of piano lessons
Piano
Grand Piano
Player Piano
Digital Piano
Jazz Piano
Classical Piano
Free lesson slots
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Teaching tools used in piano classes
Looping Software
Backing Track Libraries
DAWs
Chord & Scale Reference Apps
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Virtual Piano Apps
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

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