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Private lessons - Bardiya Jahandideh Shekalgurabi

Diploma degree

$34

$30

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Trusted piano teacher for real results

88% students feel more skilled, confident, and ready to perform

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Rated 49/5 by parents for piano classes

Families love the balance between structure and creativity in each lesson

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Piano classes that boost confidence

86% students feel more secure performing after just a few lessons

About your piano teacher

I'm Bardiya Jahandideh Shekalgurabi, a passionate piano tutor with over 2 years of experience. Holding a Diploma in Music, I specialize in personalized piano lessons for kids and beginners. My tailored approach covers a wide array of subjects including Grand, Upright, Jazz, Classical, and Acoustic Piano. I excel in teaching Chord Theory, Ear Training, Music Theory, and more, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience. Through expert guidance in Finger Placement, Improvisation, and Performance Skills, I help students master the intricacies of piano playing. With a focus on creating a fun and engaging atmosphere, I aim to instill a love for music that goes beyond just the notes. I believe in the power of music to connect people and enrich lives. Whether it's mastering scales or diving into Piano Repertoire, my lessons are tailored to each student's needs. Join me to explore the world of music through personalized learning and expert teaching. Let's embark on this musical journey together, where each lesson is a step towards unlocking your full potential on the piano.

Your piano teacher specialities

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Music theory

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Performance Skills

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Sight Reading

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Piano Repertoire

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Scales and Arpeggios

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Ear training

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Chord Theory

Piano lessons overview

My personalized approach to teaching piano lessons is dynamic and student-centered. I emphasize expressive musicality, empathy, creativity, and a strong focus on technique to nurture well-rounded musicians. With a specialization in coaching performances, I offer engaging lessons in various piano styles, including jazz, classical, and acoustic piano on grand or upright instruments. To enhance the learning experience, I leverage a range of tech tools like DAWs, metronome apps, and virtual piano apps. These tools create interactive online learning opportunities, making lessons immersive and effective. I follow a structured curriculum tailored to individual needs, incorporating backing tracks, chord & scale references, and ear training software to boost musical proficiency. My teaching caters to a small audience, allowing for personalized tutoring and focused guidance for children and beginners. Whether introducing young learners to the joy of music or helping novices develop a solid foundation, I adapt my approach to suit each student's pace and aspirations. By fostering a supportive and creative environment, I empower students to explore their musical potential and excel in their piano journey.

Student types for piano lessons

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Piano for kids

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Piano for beginners

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Piano for intermediate

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Piano for adults

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Adult/Professionals

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All levels

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ADHD

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Home schooled

Interactive piano lessons

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Record lessons

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Pets are welcomed

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Parent feedback

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Mobile joining

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Open Q&A

Teaching tools used in piano classes

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Backing Track Libraries

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Metronome Apps

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Virtual Piano Apps

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PDF Sheet Music

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Chord & Scale Reference Apps

Types of piano lessons

Piano

Piano

Grand Piano

Grand Piano

Player Piano

Player Piano

Upright Piano

Upright Piano

Jazz Piano

Jazz Piano

Classical Piano

Classical Piano

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Piano concept taught by Bardiya

Jeremy learned 1 day ago

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Bardiya tutored Jeremy in a piano lesson focused on improving rhythm and timing in a specific piece, addressing challenges with 16th notes, dotted notes, and rolled notes. Jeremy practiced counting techniques and hand coordination, using a metronome to enhance his internal sense of rhythm. For homework, Jeremy will practice the discussed sections with a non-visual metronome, focusing on accurate rolls and 16th note placement, and potentially increase the tempo if comfortable.

Metronome Use

Rolls and Beats

Dotted Notes

Counting Rhythms

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Jeremy learned 9 days ago

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Bardiya and Jeremy worked on piano technique, focusing on dynamics, speed control with a metronome, and fingering for a Maple Story piece. Jeremy received specific guidance on fingering techniques and rhythmic accuracy. He was assigned to practice the technique exercise with a metronome, aiming to increase speed while maintaining control, and to continue working on the assigned lines of the Maple Story piece, annotating the sheet music with fingerings.

Fingering Technique

Metronome Practice

Dotted Quarter Notes

Trills

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JoJo learned 10 days ago

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Bardiya taught Sabrina piano, working on Hanon exercises to improve evenness and rhythm and the piece "Latina," focusing on dynamics and consistent tempo using a metronome. Bardiya assigned listening to recordings of the piece and practicing with a metronome as homework for the next class.

Metronome Practice

Dynamic Variation

Hanun Exercises

Piece Mastery

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Rebecca learned 12 days ago

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Bardiya tutored Eric (with Rebecca present) in a piano lesson that focused on technique, rhythm, and counting. Eric practiced finger exercises, legato playing, and two songs, "Sailing" and "E3", while using a metronome. They discussed practicing both songs and technique exercises for the next session, which is scheduled for Monday.

Counting and Rhythm

Importance of Practice

Reading Music

Finger Technique and Control

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Ava learned 12 days ago

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Bardiya coached Ava on playing the piano piece "The Cocoon," emphasizing consistent rhythm and legato. Ava was instructed to practice with a metronome, gradually increasing the tempo from 90 to 100, and to continue working on the Hanuman technique exercise.

Metronome Practice

Legato Technique

Importance of Rhythm over Perfect Notes

Counting for Timing

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Ava learned 12 days ago

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Bardiya Jahandideh led Ava Preston in a piano lesson that covered warm-ups, sight-reading, and finger-strengthening exercises. Ava worked on pieces from her book, focusing on rhythm and technique, and was assigned to practice the warm-up with a metronome, increasing the tempo to 80 bpm. Ava also mentioned she would be out of town, limiting her practice time.

Finger Strengthening Technique

Dynamics in Music

Site Reading Practice

Metronome Practice

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