Thom Isaacs
Learn piano from a University of Brighton graduate offering a well-rounded focus on performance and theory.
Private lessons - Thom Isaacs
Masters degree
$41
$38
/ hour
About 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!
Meet Thom
Thom graduated from University of Brighton
Piano lessons overview
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.
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88% students feel more skilled, confident, and ready to perform
Highly recommended piano teacher for beginners
94% parents say teacher is perfect for building confidence in early learners
Step-by-step piano lessons structure
Lessons break down complex pieces into manageable parts
Your piano teacher specialities
Scales and Arpeggios
Performance Skills
Pedaling Techniques
Sight Reading
Piano Repertoire
Music theory
Piano Technique
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Piano concept taught by Thom
Thom Isaacs coached David Arnold on singing Sam Ryder's "Spaceman," working through the song line by line, focusing on vocal techniques like head and chest voice transitions and the "spaceman" howl. They clarified lyric versions and addressed David's specific challenges with certain notes and transitions. Due to David's car issues, they ended the session with a plan to continue practicing the song independently.
Vocal Warm-ups
Head Voice vs. Chest Voice
Howl Technique
Performance Mindset
Adapting to Song Versions
Thom Isaacs and Seth Livingston worked on Seth's singing technique, particularly focusing on accessing his head voice and understanding the concept of a backbeat in music. They practiced applying the backbeat to the song "Chocolate Jesus." Thom recommended the album "Small Change" by Tom Waits for further listening and rescheduled the next session for Thursday.
Backbeat
Call and Response (Antecedent and Consequent Phrasing)
Vocal Health
Displacing Beats
Marketing Music
Thom and Reid discussed Reid's recent guitar acquisitions and his progress with improvising using pentatonic scales and the CAGED system. Thom provided feedback on Reid's improvisational techniques, suggesting ways to incorporate larger note jumps and develop musical ideas through repetition. They plan to continue working on improvisational skills and exploring different positions within the CAGED system in future sessions.
Pentatonic Scale Positions
Improvisation with Repetition
Improvisation: Note Intervals
Solo Development
Acoustic Guitar for Practice
Thom and David discussed the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, analyzing political influences and voting outcomes. David then worked on a song, focusing on vocal technique, vowel pronunciation, and accent modification for a more Americanized sound. They agreed to continue refining the song next week, with David focusing on vowel sounds and Thom providing feedback.
Eurovision Politics
Vocal Technique & Accents
Staging & Performance
Tele Voting
Thom Isaacs coached David Arnold on vocal techniques in preparation for a potential Eurovision performance. The session covered "yawn posture," dynamic control, phrasing, transitions, and pronunciation. They analyzed specific songs and planned to review the original artist's performance for further refinement.
Singing Through the Break
Range Expansion
Yawning for Singing
Dynamics in Singing
Dipthongs
Performance Technique
Thom gave Seth a singing lesson that included vocal warm-ups and an in-depth analysis of Tom Waits' "Chocolate Jesus." Seth received coaching on pitch, rhythm, and delivery, with a focus on specific lines and pronunciation. They plan to incorporate piano in the next session.
Relative Pitch vs. Absolute Pitch
Swung Rhythm
Oral Tradition in Music
Tom Waits' Songwriting
Hiding Breaths in Vocals
Fixin' To
Half Past
Types of piano lessons
Piano
Digital Piano
Upright Piano
Acoustic Piano
Free lesson slots
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Teaching tools used in piano classes
Piano Tuner Apps
Metronome Apps
Ear Training Software
Virtual Piano Apps
Chord & Scale Reference Apps
Student types for piano lessons
Piano for kids
Piano for beginners
Piano for intermediate
All Levels
Piano for adults
Piano for advanced
ADHD
ASD
Learning Disabilities
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
Home schooled
Interactive piano lessons
Record lessons
Note taking
Pets are welcomed
Parent feedback
Mobile joining
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