Melva Tanoto
Piano Lessons Focused on Technique, Musicality, and Creative Expression
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Melva Tanoto
Bachelors degree
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Each lesson is 55 min
50 lessons
20% off
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30 lessons
15% off
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20 lessons
10% off
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10 lessons
5% off
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5 lessons
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1 lessons
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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


Your piano teacher skills
Music theory
Pedaling Techniques
Scales and Arpeggios
Ear training
Piano Repertoire
Finger Placement & Hand Position
Types of learners for piano lessons
Piano for Beginners
Piano for Kids
Piano for Adults
Piano for Intermediate
Piano for Advanced
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.
Different types of piano lessons
Piano
Grand Piano
Digital Piano
Upright Piano
Classical Piano
Flexible Scheduling
Allows 1h early scheduling
Allows 1h early rescheduling
Can wait for 20 mins after joining

10 day Refund
Free Tutor Swap

Piano concepts taught by Melva
The tutor and student worked on piano technique, focusing on hand coordination, fingering, and overcoming challenges with hand stretches in a musical piece. They practiced specific sections, identified tricky rhythms, and discussed strategies for improving hand movement and relaxation, with assigned practice for the following week.
Rhythmic Accuracy and Phrasing
Two-Hand Coordination and Independence
Fingering and Hand Position for Stretches
Expressive Playing & Dynamics
The Coda & Ending Precision
Musical Structure & Interpretation
Visual Focus & Navigation
Hand Technique & Movement
Rhythmic Precision & Flow
The student and tutor worked on piano pieces, focusing on technique and coordination for specific challenging passages. They practiced sections of a new song, addressing fingering, hand independence, and smooth transitions. The tutor assigned specific sections of the "snowman" piece for continued practice.
Hand Synchronization and Timing
Finger Placement and Dexterity
Problem Area Identification and Practice
Anticipation and Musical Expectation
The Tutor and Student worked extensively on refining piano technique and musical interpretation across three pieces. They focused on dynamic control, articulation, musical character, and execution of specific passages, with the goal of improving performance for potential exams.
Pedaling Techniques
Character and Emotional Expression
Articulation: Staccato and Legato
Musical Dynamics: Crescendo and Decrescendo
Tempo and Rubato
The Tutor and Student reviewed musical concepts including slurs, ties, staccato, rests, and legato, practicing these techniques on the piano through exercises and a piece titled "Catch that Frog." The session concluded with discussions about extending lessons and accessing musical materials.
Staccato
Legato
Musical Rests
Slur vs. Tie
The student and tutor worked on refining piano playing technique for a specific song, focusing on hand coordination, fluidity, and articulation. They practiced passages with and without the pedal, addressed note accuracy, and discussed posture. The session concluded with advice on practicing specific sections of the song to improve overall performance.
Pedal Usage
Note Accuracy and Repetition
Arm and Hand Movement Technique
Hand Independence and Coordination
Musical Phrasing and Continuity
Approach & tools used in piano classes
Chord & Scale Reference Apps
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Metronome Apps
Interactive piano lessons
Parent feedback
Open Q&A
Pets are welcomed
Record lessons
Note taking

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