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
Improvisation
Scales and Arpeggios
Ear training
Piano Repertoire
Piano Technique
Music theory
Pedaling Techniques
AI 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
Piano for adults
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
Piano for beginners
ASD
Piano for intermediate
Learning Disabilities
ADHD
Piano for advanced
Piano for kids
Home schooled
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
The session opened with a discussion about the UK's Eurovision selection process and challenges in the music industry, including artist development. The Student then practiced guitar chords, reviewing E minor, A minor, C, and D, and learning G major. The Tutor introduced how to read guitar tabs to help the Student learn chords independently, and future lessons will cover recording equipment and music theory.
Introduction to Reading Guitar Tabs (Tablature)
Fundamental Guitar Chords: E minor
A minor
C
D
G
Challenges in Music Collaboration & Production
UK Eurovision Selection & Performance Analysis
The Student and Tutor focused on guitar and singing coordination, practicing rhythmic chord transitions between E minor and A minor while maintaining vocals. They also learned the C major and D major chords, discussed muting techniques, and reviewed guitar anatomy. For follow-up, the Student was advised to practice chord transitions with a metronome, and the next session will involve learning to read guitar tabs.
The Power of Muscle Memory
Mastering C Major and D Major Chords
Muting Unwanted Strings in Chords
Essential Guitar Anatomy
Building Chord Transition Fluency
Coordinated Guitar & Vocal Rhythm
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.
Consistent Practice & Instrument Integration
Advanced A minor Technique: Thumb Muting
Mastering Smooth Chord Transitions
Coordination Exercise: Singing While Playing
Strumming Rhythms: Downstrokes & Upstrokes with a Pick
Optimizing Guitar Holding Technique
Essential Open Chords: E minor & A minor
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.
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
Guitar Tuning Essentials
Approach & tools used in piano classes
Piano Tuner Apps
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Chord & Scale Reference Apps
Backing Track Libraries
Virtual Piano Apps
Interactive piano lessons
Pets are welcomed
Chat for quick help
Mobile joining
Note taking
Parent feedback

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