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Private lessons - Nathaniel Zhang

Bachelors degree

$34

$32

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Meet Nathaniel

About 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!

Your piano teacher specialities

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Piano Technique

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Performance Skills

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Music theory

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Chord Theory

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Piano Repertoire

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Sight Reading

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Scales and Arpeggios

Piano lessons overview

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!

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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Piano for advanced

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All Levels

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Home schooled

Interactive piano lessons

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Record lessons

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Note taking

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Open Q&A

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Chat for quick help

Teaching tools used in piano classes

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Metronome Apps

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PDF Sheet Music

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Piano concept taught by Nathaniel

David learned 6 days ago

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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

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Monte learned 10 days ago

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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.

Edge of Key

Weak Fourth Finger

Connecting Notes

Arm Rotation

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Alex learned about 1 month ago

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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

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