Thom Isaacs
Learn piano from a University of Brighton graduate offering a well-rounded focus on performance and theory.
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Piano lessons - Thom Isaacs
Masters degree
/ 30 min
Thom - Your piano teacher
As a seasoned Piano tutor, my name is Thom Isaacs, and I hold a Bachelor's degree in Music Performance and Production. With over a year of experience, I specialize in Piano for students of all levels, including kids, beginners, intermediate, advanced, and adults. My teaching approach focuses on various aspects such as Chord Theory, Ear Training, and Performance Skills to ensure a well-rounded musical education. I provide personalized lessons tailored to each student's learning style, making the journey enjoyable and interactive. From mastering Piano Technique to enhancing Rhythm and Timing, I cover a wide range of subjects to nurture comprehensive musicianship. Let's embark on this musical journey together and unlock your full potential on the piano keys!
Thom graduated from University of Brighton
Meet Thom
Piano lessons at a glance
I blend performance coaching with progressive instruction, sight-reading, ear training, and theory integration in my piano lessons. Using interactive tech tools like DAWs, metronome apps, and virtual piano apps, I create a dynamic learning environment. My curriculum covers piano for kids, beginners, intermediates, advanced players, and adults. With a focus on all levels, I tailor explanations to suit each student's age and skill level. By incorporating chord & scale reference apps and looping software, I ensure a comprehensive understanding of musical concepts. Join me to elevate your piano skills and ignite a lifelong passion for music.
Your piano teacher skills
Ear training
Chord Theory
Sight Reading
Piano Technique
Piano Repertoire
Music theory
Pedaling Techniques
Different types of piano lessons
Piano
Digital Piano
Upright Piano
Acoustic Piano
Piano concept taught by Thom
Thom and David analyzed Sam Ryder's Eurovision performance to understand staging techniques, focusing on posture, movement, and audience engagement. David practiced incorporating these performance techniques into his own act, receiving feedback from Thom. They agreed to continue working on the song next week, aiming for a full performance with a backing track.
Vocal Break Control
Head Voice
Staging & Presence
Mirroring Lyrics with Action
Mobile vs. Grounded Staging
Thom and Max focused on guitar chord transitions and vocal techniques, including false vocal fold distortion, vocal registers (chest, head, whistle), and vocal fry. Max received homework to practice B7 chord transitions on the guitar. Thom shared videos demonstrating advanced vocal techniques and discussed the mechanics behind them.
False Vocal Folds
Whistle Register
Vocal Fry (Mechanism Zero)
Guitar Chord Transition Drill
Thom and David began their vocal lesson by discussing Eurovision submissions and the competition's complexities. They then moved into practical vocal warm-ups, concentrating on scales and register control. The lesson concluded with an in-depth analysis of Sam Ryder's "Space Man," where they explored vocal techniques such as distortion and delved into the anatomy of the vocal folds, deepening their understanding of vocal mechanics.
Vocal Warm-ups
False Vocal Folds
Vocal Distortion
Thom and Max worked on ear training, focusing on intervals and scale degrees to improve Max's melodic dictation skills. They used numerical scale degree exercises and melodic dictation tools to practice interval recognition. Thom recommended practicing scale degree exercises away from the piano to reinforce interval awareness, and they discussed revisiting Max's exam performance closer to the exam date.
Intervals
Melodier Exercise
Major Triad
Scale Degrees
Thom guided David through songwriting strategies, specifically for David's Eurovision submissions. They analyzed the structure and lyrical content of David's Luxembourg entry, "Lionheart," paying close attention to syllable count, rhythm, and thematic consistency. Thom provided feedback and introduced RhymeZone as a resource for lyric refinement, and David will continue to edit the song based on the feedback from this lesson.
Syllable Counting in Lyrics
Song Structure Application
Lyric Redundancy Reduction
Thematic Inversion in Songwriting
Rhyme Scheme & Meter Tools
Thom taught Reid about alternate guitar tunings, specifically open D tuning, and its applications in various music genres. Reid practiced a fingerpicking pattern in open D tuning, focusing on isolating thumb movements and coordinating fingerpicking techniques. Reid was encouraged to listen to Adrianne Lenker's album 'Songs' for further inspiration.
Open D Tuning (DADF#AD)
Drop Tuning
Open Tuning
Finger-Picking Pattern (Adrianne Lenker Riff)
Types of learners for piano lessons
Home schooled
Piano for kids
All Levels
Piano for adults
Piano for beginners
Learning Disabilities
Piano for intermediate
ADHD
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
ASD
Piano for advanced
Interactive piano lessons
Note taking
Record lessons
Weekend lessons
Open Q&A
Mobile joining
Approach & tools used in piano classes
Backing Track Libraries
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Metronome Apps
Virtual Piano Apps
Chord & Scale Reference Apps
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Every tutor is interviewed and selected for subject expertise and teaching skill.
