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
Piano Technique
Pedaling Techniques
Scales and Arpeggios
Ear training
Finger Placement & Hand Position
Piano Repertoire
Types of learners for piano lessons
Piano for Kids
Piano for Advanced
Piano for Beginners
Piano for Adults
Piano for Intermediate
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
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10 day Refund
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Piano concepts taught by Melva
Musical Fingering and Technique
Rhythmic Interpretation and Grouping
Note Accuracy and Pitch Identification
Practice Strategies for Improvement
The student and tutor reviewed piano technique, focusing on tempo consistency, dynamic contrast, articulation, and phrase shaping. They worked on specific challenging sections of a piece, practicing hands separately and using counting methods to improve rhythmic accuracy and musicality, with an aim for clearer recordings.
Dynamic Range: Forte (f) and Piano (p)
Articulation: Staccato vs. Legato
Musical Shaping: Crescendo and Diminuendo
Tempo and Rhythm Accuracy
Practice Techniques: Segmentation and Hand Separation
The Tutor and Student worked on practicing challenging sections of a musical piece, with a particular focus on the second page. They broke down difficult bars, practiced them with separate hands and then together, and discussed rhythmic complexities. The student was assigned to continue practicing the second page and review the first page for the next lesson.
Rhythmic Accuracy in Piano Practice
Left and Right Hand Coordination
Understanding Musical Phrasing and Articulation
Navigating Complex Notational Patterns
The Tutor and Student worked on improving piano technique and musical interpretation for two pieces, "Allegro Assai" and "The Wallace." They practiced specific passages, focusing on dynamics, rhythm, articulation, and hand coordination. The student was assigned practice focusing on refining details, character development, and achieving accurate staccato and legato throughout the pieces.
Dynamic Nuances: Balancing Volume
Articulation and Note Clarity
Rhythmic Accuracy and Feel
Fingerwork and Technique
The tutor and student worked on piano technique, focusing on timing and finger coordination in a musical piece. They practiced playing specific passages with both hands and discussed fingering strategies to improve fluidity, with homework assigned to continue practicing the first page of the piece.
Addressing Note Omissions and Timing Errors
Fingering Strategies for Difficult Transitions
Finger Independence and Hand Dexterity
Accompaniment Patterns and Hand Synchronization
The student worked with the tutor on refining piano playing techniques, focusing on articulation, rhythm, and dynamics across several musical pieces. They practiced specific passages, receiving feedback on technical execution and musical interpretation, with assignments to focus on note accuracy and fluency for the upcoming week.
Musical Articulation: Staccato vs. Legato
Meter and Beat Emphasis
Rhythmic Accuracy and Tempo Control
Dynamic Shaping and Phrasing
Approach & tools used in piano classes
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Metronome Apps
Chord & Scale Reference Apps
Interactive piano lessons
Mobile joining
Record lessons
Pets are welcomed
Note taking
Open Q&A
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