Thom Isaacs
Learn piano from a University of Brighton graduate offering a well-rounded focus on performance and theory.
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Thom Isaacs
Masters degree
/ 55 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
Piano Repertoire
Chord Theory
Improvisation
Pedaling Techniques
Sight Reading
Music theory
Performance Skills
Different types of piano lessons
Piano
Digital Piano
Upright Piano
Acoustic Piano
Piano concepts taught by Thom
The Tutor and Student discussed the latest developments in the Eurovision Song Contest, including country withdrawals, rule changes, and political influences. They analyzed the implications of these changes on the competition's structure and fairness. The student was advised to focus on vocal work in future sessions.
EBU Rule Changes and Voting System
BBC's Position and Political Neutrality
Impact of the Geopolitical Situation
Junior Eurovision Considerations
Eurovision Broadcaster Withdrawals
Armenia's Consistent Lateness
The session centered on improving the student's singing voice, particularly in accessing and utilizing their head voice. The student practiced vocal warm-ups and began applying those techniques to a song. The tutor assigned homework to find songs with higher male vocals for future practice and catch-up sessions were scheduled.
Vocal Registers: Head Voice vs. Chest Voice
Airflow and Vocal Tension
The Importance of Posture
Overcoming Vocal Insecurities
Transposing Music
The Student and Tutor reviewed the Student's song "Start a Fire" and explored lyrical stability through full instrumental performances. They brainstormed a new song centered around the theme of a final gamble, using casino imagery. The next lesson involves developing the discussed themes into song lyrics, and the Student will work on other compositions individually.
Visualizing Song Concepts
Songwriting Theme and Inspiration
Casino Imagery in Songwriting
Embracing and Reinterpreting Cliches
Lyric-First Songwriting
The Student worked on lyric memorization and performance techniques for a song. Focus was placed on maintaining consistent pronunciation and timing while singing along to a karaoke track. The Student will continue practicing the song and consider focusing on songwriting in the coming weeks.
Karaoke Practice for Song Familiarization
Importance of a Distinctive Song
Vocal Performance and Accent Neutralization
Artist's Input and Song Ownership
Eurovision Selection Process: Artist vs. Song Submission
Songwriting Process: Title as Theme
The session focused on improving the student's rhythm and timing through music theory and practical application to a song. The student learned about musical notation, time signatures, and note durations. The session concluded with targeted practice on a specific section of the song to improve timing accuracy.
Applying Rhythm to Singing
Rests
Counting Beats and 'Ands'
Note Durations
Rhythm and Time Signatures
The session focused on improving the student's singing, working on pronunciation, rhythm, and holding notes for the correct duration in a specific song. The student practiced singing the song with and without lyrics to improve memorization and performance quality. The student was assigned homework to practice specific lyrical phrases and memorize the song.
Note Duration and Counting Beats
Lyric Memorization Techniques
Consistent Tempo
Geography and Eurovision
Syllable Emphasis: 'Shivering'
Types of learners for piano lessons
Piano for beginners
Piano for kids
Learning Disabilities
Piano for adults
Home schooled
Piano for advanced
Piano for intermediate
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
All Levels
ADHD
ASD
Interactive piano lessons
Pets are welcomed
Weekend lessons
Mobile joining
Parent feedback
Open Q&A
Approach & tools used in piano classes
Ear Training Software
Backing Track Libraries
Virtual Piano Apps
Piano Tuner Apps
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
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Every tutor is interviewed and selected for subject expertise and teaching skill.
