Melva Tanoto
Piano Lessons Focused on Technique, Musicality, and Creative Expression
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Piano lessons - Melva Tanoto
Bachelors degree
/ 30 min
Melva - Your piano teacher
I am a music educator who believes that everybody can learn music! With my Bachelor in Education, my lessons is always plan and execute around the student’s strength, needs, and goals! My teaching philosophy is two-way communications will produce a good session! In music, self-reflection is as equally important as practicing your art. As a long life learner myself, every practice and lesson should have objectives and goals that we are working towards on. Beside all the serious learning, i love to incorporate fun activity that could benefit towards certain subject, such as rhythm by using clapping, body movement, etc., notation learning by singing and some creative fun activities that i love to play with my students! Other than learning practical piano, i believe theoretical is equally important! Theory is like a grammar in language. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate, advance, young or old learner, come join me for a fun and engaging music (piano) session with me!
Melva graduated from Royal College of Music
Piano lessons at a glance
My teaching approach is centered on engaging and expressive musicality, offering performance coaching, and providing creative and progressive instruction tailored to each student's needs. Specializing in teaching a variety of piano styles such as classical, digital, upright, grand piano, I leverage a mix of online platforms like Skype, Google Classroom, and offline resources to create interactive lessons. With a curriculum that combines traditional methods with modern techniques, I cater to a diverse audience of 50+ students, including kids, beginners, intermediate, advanced players, and adults. Every lesson, student will get a feedback of what and how to practice, it will provide clarity for the student. My personalized tutoring strengthens students' skills, fosters their creativity, and empowers them to excel in their piano journey.
Your piano teacher skills
Piano Technique
Ear training
Piano Repertoire
Performance Skills
Finger Placement & Hand Position
Pedaling Techniques
Different types of piano lessons
Piano
Grand Piano
Digital Piano
Upright Piano
Classical Piano
Piano concept taught by Melva
The Student practiced various pieces, focusing on rhythm, counting, and legato. The Tutor explained the concepts of tempo, note stemming, and scales. The Student was assigned homework including practicing the "Egyptian Pyramid" and other pieces up to a certain point, as well as practicing the C major and G major scales.
Legato
Time Signature and Counting
Note Stem Direction
Scales: C Major and G Major
Tempo
The Student and Tutor reviewed various scales, dynamics, and musical techniques applied to specific piano pieces. The session focused on scales (harmonic minor, major), fingering, dynamics in the Waltz piece and learning new sections of the other pieces. The Student is to practice left and right hand separately and incorporate the discussed musicality elements.
Harmonic Minor Scales
Melodic Minor Scales
Dynamics and Expression
Two-Note Slurs
Triplets
Retardando and Pauses
The student reviewed previous piano lessons, focusing on rhythm and note duration, and began learning a new piece incorporating staccato and new notes. They practiced coordinating both hands and worked on playing more fluidly. The student will continue practicing the new song for the next lesson.
Rests
Note Duration
Staccato
Reading Music Notation: Note Recognition
Playing Flowy Music
The Student and Tutor practiced a piano piece, focusing on correct notes, timing, and finger placements in both hands. The tutor corrected misread notes and suggested simplified chords. They agreed to continue with the song next session and potentially learn a Christmas song.
Hand Independence in Piano Playing
Note Accuracy and Recognition
Chord Voicing and Fingering
Rhythm and Timing
The session covered scale practice in various keys, focusing on fingering and hand positioning. The student worked on sections of two pieces, addressing rhythmic accuracy, transitions, and musical expression. Homework includes practicing specific sections of both pieces with an emphasis on techniques discussed during the session.
Practice Techniques: Identifying and Isolating Difficult Passages
Wrist Movement for Smooth Left-Hand Transitions
Tenuto vs. Staccato Articulation
Scale Fingerings and Hand Positioning
Melodic Minor Scales: Ascending vs. Descending
Thumb Technique for Left-Hand Accompaniment
The student practiced playing musical pieces, focusing on note recognition and rhythm accuracy. The tutor provided guidance on proper hand positioning and introduced new musical concepts such as rests and a new song, "Swan Lake". The student was assigned a portion of "Swan Lake" to practice for the next session.
Note Identification
Rest Values
Hand Position and Stability
Bass Clef Note Reading
Applying Notes to Fingering
Types of learners for piano lessons
Piano for Intermediate
Piano for Kids
Piano for Advanced
Piano for Beginners
Piano for Adults
Interactive piano lessons
Chat for quick help
Record lessons
Mobile joining
Note taking
Pets are welcomed
Approach & tools used in piano classes
Chord & Scale Reference Apps
Metronome Apps
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
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