Nathaniel Zhang
Take soulful piano lessons led by an Eastman graduate who brings warmth, emotion, and clarity to every session.




Piano lessons - Nathaniel Zhang
Bachelors degree
/ 30 min
Nathaniel - Your piano teacher
I'm Nathaniel Zhang, a piano tutor with a Bachelor's degree in music. Despite my experience of less than a year, my passion for sharing the art of piano playing is boundless. Specializing in a wide array of subjects from Grand Piano to Classical Piano, I offer lessons tailored to chord theory, performance skills, rhythm, and more. With a focus on personalized learning, I aim to make each lesson engaging and productive. Whether you're a school student, a college-goer, or a professional, I adapt to all levels of expertise. I pay special attention to hand positioning, improvisation, and sight-reading, ensuring a holistic learning experience. My goal is to not only teach piano skills but also to instill a deep love for music in my students. Join me for expert lessons that will not only enhance your piano technique but also broaden your musical horizons. Let's make learning the piano a fun and enriching journey together!
Piano lessons at a glance
My personalized tutoring approach focuses on providing engaging and interactive piano lessons to students of all levels, including school, college, and adult/professional learners. I specialize in Grand Piano, Digital Piano, Upright Piano, Classical Piano, Electric Keyboard, and Acoustic Piano. With a blend of empathy and technique-focused instruction, I emphasize expressive musicality and incorporate progressive learning techniques. Using a variety of tech tools like DAWs, metronome apps, and virtual piano apps, I enhance the online learning experience. I tailor lessons to individual preferences and skill levels, integrating ear training and performance assessments to track progress effectively. My strength lies in creating a supportive environment where students can explore their creativity, develop their musical skills, and enjoy the learning journey. Let's embark on this musical adventure together!
Nathaniel graduated from Eastman School of Music


Your piano teacher skills
Chord Theory
Piano Repertoire
Pedaling Techniques
Piano Technique
Scales and Arpeggios
Ear training
Music theory
Meet Nathaniel
Approach & tools used in piano classes
Metronome Apps
PDF Sheet Music
Different types of piano lessons
Grand Piano
Digital Piano
Upright Piano
Classical Piano
Electric Keyboard
Acoustic Piano
Types of learners for piano lessons
Piano for kids
Piano for adults
Piano for beginners
Piano for advanced
All Levels
Piano for intermediate
Home schooled

Piano concept taught by Nathaniel
Nathaniel coached Sleepy Shark on piano technique, focusing on finger exercises to improve hand position, reduce tension, and eliminate unnecessary finger lifting. He emphasizes hand rotation, curved finger shapes, and weight transfer between fingers to achieve a more relaxed and efficient playing style. He provides specific exercises and corrections to address Sleepy Shark's issues with flat fingers, wrist lifting, and finger tension, particularly when playing with the second and fifth fingers.
Finger Grouping
Weight Transfer
Lateral vs. Vertical Motion
Curved Finger Technique
Wrist Rotation
Two-Finger Exercises
Nathaniel Zhang instructed David McMillan on piano playing techniques, focusing on hand position, finger movement, and arm rotation within the five-finger pattern. David practiced individual finger combinations while concentrating on relaxation and proper form. Nathaniel assigned homework to practice these techniques, emphasizing comfort and relaxation while maintaining correct posture and finger curvature.
Follow-Through
Wrist Position
Fingertip Contact
Arm Rotation
Piano Hand Posture
Nathaniel Zhang gave Monte Maggard a piano lesson focusing on right-hand technique. Monte practiced exercises to improve arm rotation, finger independence, and relaxation while playing scales. Nathaniel assigned Monte to practice the right-hand exercises daily, focusing on smooth transitions between finger pairs, until their next lesson.
Five Finger Position
Finger Numbering
Curved Finger Position
Arm Rotation
Connecting Notes
Edge of Key
Weak Fourth Finger
Nathaniel tutored Mendez on piano, concentrating on C major and C natural minor scales and arpeggios. Mendez was assigned homework to practice these scales and arpeggios hands separately and together. The next lesson will cover C harmonic and melodic minor scales and visual aids for reading music.
C Natural Minor Scale
C Minor Chord
C Minor Arpeggio
Two-Hand Coordination
Scale Practice Techniques
Arpeggio Practice
C Major Scale Fingerings
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