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Rachael Jenkins

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Piano lessons - Rachael Jenkins

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Rachael - 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 at a glance

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.

Your piano teacher skills

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Finger Placement & Hand Position

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Pedaling Techniques

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Scales and Arpeggios

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Ear training

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Piano Repertoire

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Piano Technique

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Improvisation

Interactive piano lessons

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Note taking

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Record lessons

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Open Q&A

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Piano concept taught by Rachael

Student learned 10 days ago

During a recent music lesson, Rachael and Helen delved into the circle of fifths, exploring its connection to key signatures and how to identify sharps and flats in major keys. They also covered the fundamentals of chord construction within major keys. Helen was assigned to practice these concepts and review key signatures, preparing for their next lesson where they will continue their work on the circle of fifths and begin learning the new piece, "Elise Meets Emily."

Circle of Fifths

Major Chords (1-4-5)

Key Signatures (Sharps)

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Student learned 18 days ago

During their recent music lesson, Helen and Rachael not only set a date for their next meeting but also thoroughly reviewed Helen's current assignments. Their focus was on pages 76-77, specifically the "Mexican Hand Clapping Song," where they honed hand positions and chord progressions. Beyond the practical exercises, the lesson incorporated an engaging game about composers and a discussion on historical context. Rachael also initiated Helen into the complexities of the circle of fifths, explaining sharps in key signatures and offering strategies for adapting music to smaller hands. For her practice, Helen is tasked with mastering the assigned pages and the foundational concepts of the circle of fifths.

Circle of Fifths

Composer Quirks (True/False Game)

Finding Key Signatures

Enharmonic Keys

Order of Sharps and Flats

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Stephanie learned 24 days ago

Rachael Jenkins provided a singing lesson to a learner from Fletcher Heights, focusing on improving vocal techniques for a song. The individual practiced vertical singing, vowel pronunciation, and tongue relaxation to enhance vocal delivery and control. Rachael identified areas for improvement and provided exercises to address jaw tension and diction, with plans to continue refining these techniques in future lessons.

Musical Vowels and Diction

Vocal Technique - Vertical vs. Horizontal Singing

Tongue Position in Singing

Multilingualism

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Ethan learned about 2 months ago

Rachael and Ethan's online singing lesson involved selecting Justin Bieber's "Sorry" as the song to focus on, discussing lesson scheduling and a potential free lesson via review, and practicing vocal warm-ups like the "do-me-so-do" and "do-so-fa-re-do" exercises. The session also included a wide-ranging conversation about topics such as the frustrations of nursing, city development, and experiences during a recent heat wave.

Breath Control

Gatlinburg

Tennessee

Choosing a Song

Do-Re-Mi Scale

Vocal Warm-up Techniques

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Helen learned about 2 months ago

Rachael Jenkins tutored Helen Alonso in piano, focusing on music theory and practice from pages 85-91 of her book, with a goal of learning "The Entertainer." They discussed key changes, chord progressions, and musical terms. Rachael will send Helen a reference sheet of musical terms, and Helen will practice the piece hands separately before their next lesson.

Dynamics

Tempo Markings

Musical Terms

Tonic

Subdominant

Dominant

Key Signatures Transition

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Ethan learned 2 months ago

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.

Critique vs. Judgement

Transitioning Vocal Instructors

Breath Support

Vocal Warm-ups - Intervals

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Types of learners for piano lessons

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Piano for kids

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Piano for intermediate

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Piano for adults

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All Levels

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Piano for beginners

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Piano for advanced

Different 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

Approach & tools used in piano classes

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Looping Software

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Virtual Piano Apps

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DAWs

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PDF Sheet Music Libraries

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Ear Training Software

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Piano Tuner Apps

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