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!
Meet Thom
Thom graduated from University of Brighton
Your piano teacher skills
Piano Repertoire
Piano Technique
Scales and Arpeggios
Pedaling Techniques
Rhythm and Timing
Improvisation
Performance Skills
CoTutorAI modules
Summary
Podcast
Quiz
Learnings
Flashcard
Spotlight
Zero Risk Guaranteed
15-days refund
Free tutor swap
No cancel fee
1-yr validity
24/7 support
Types of learners for piano lessons
ASD
Learning Disabilities
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
Home schooled
Piano for adults
Piano for advanced
Piano for intermediate
Piano for kids
ADHD
Piano for beginners
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.
Different types of piano lessons
Piano
Digital Piano
Upright Piano
Acoustic Piano
Piano concepts taught by Thom
Student and Tutor reviewed the student's Logic Pro project, focusing on organizational best practices, gain staging for vocal automation, and techniques for humanizing MIDI drums. They discussed the importance of project optimization and planned a future lesson on synthesizers and EQ.
Gain Staging with the Utility Gain Plugin
Avoiding Effect Bloat in Projects
Humanizing MIDI Drum Performances
Manual Vocal Cleanup using Gain Automation
Project Organization with Track Stacks and Labeling
The Student and Tutor revisited guitar chord vocabulary, focusing on E minor and A minor, and practiced strumming techniques with a pick. They also began exercises integrating singing with guitar playing to improve coordination. Homework was assigned to practice seamless transitions between E minor and A minor daily for five minutes.
Essential Open Chords: E minor & A minor
Optimizing Guitar Holding Technique
Strumming Rhythms: Downstrokes & Upstrokes with a Pick
Coordination Exercise: Singing While Playing
Mastering Smooth Chord Transitions
Advanced A minor Technique: Thumb Muting
Consistent Practice & Instrument Integration
Student and Tutor caught up on the Student's music course progress, discussing their experience with group recording projects and the release of two original songs. They reviewed one of the Student's tracks, receiving feedback on mixing. Future sessions will focus on music technology and audio engineering techniques using Logic Pro, with the Student planning to share works in progress for practical application.
DAW as a Creative Instrument & Workflow Optimization
Genre-Specific Mixing & Impact (Drum Mixing Example)
Diverse Audio Engineering Disciplines
The Modern Portfolio Music Career
Music Release Workflow & Challenges
The Student and Tutor continued their guitar lessons, focusing on expanding the Student's chord vocabulary with E minor, A minor, E major, and C major. They practiced switching between these chords, discussed the importance of tuning, and talked about applying these skills to the Student's songwriting projects. The Student was assigned to practice chord transitions and to shorten their fretting hand nails as homework.
Guitar Tuning Essentials
Mastering Foundational Chords: E minor
A minor
E major
C major
Chord Transition Drills
Guitar as a Language: Building Musical Vocabulary
Fretting Hand Nail Maintenance
The student and tutor focused on essential guitar skills, including tuning, string identification, and the formation of two fundamental open chords: E minor and A minor. The student practiced finger placement, strumming techniques, and exercises to improve chord recall and sound clarity. Future practice will involve refining these chords and working towards smoother transitions.
Chord Repetition and Muscle Memory
Basic Finger Placement and Fretting
Guitar Tuning Fundamentals
Open Chords: E Minor
Introducing A Minor Chord
Guitar Fretting and Note Production
Basic Guitar Strumming Techniques
Guitar Basics: Tuning and String Names
Eurovision Rule Changes
Approach & tools used in piano classes
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Looping Software
Virtual Piano Apps
Ear Training Software
Chord & Scale Reference Apps
Interactive piano lessons
Mobile joining
Note taking
Parent feedback
Record lessons
Weekend lessons
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