Melva Tanoto
Piano Lessons Focused on Technique, Musicality, and Creative Expression
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Melva Tanoto
Bachelors degree
/ 55 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
Your piano teacher skills
Rhythm and Timing
Music theory
Piano Repertoire
Ear training
Pedaling Techniques
Scales and Arpeggios
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Types of learners for piano lessons
Piano for intermediate
Piano for kids
Piano for beginners
Piano for adults
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
Piano concepts taught by Melva
The Student and Tutor continued their piano lesson, focusing on improving playing flow and technique. They practiced various sections of a piece, emphasizing the importance of concentrating on fingering rather than individual notes to maintain continuity. The Student was encouraged to practice specific bars and group notes, with the goal of completing the entire piece by the next session.
Fingering-First Approach for Piano Playing
Prioritizing Musical Flow Over Perfection
Adaptive Fingering for Smooth Transitions
Grouping Notes for Enhanced Playability
Strategic Practice for Piano Pieces
The Student and Tutor practiced a musical piece, focusing on specific sections and discussing fingering techniques for improved coordination. They addressed challenges related to reading music and synchronizing hands, and a new song was introduced to develop musical flow and an understanding of key signatures. Homework involves extensive repetition of a selected two-bar section to build muscle memory.
Optimized Fingering Techniques
Hands Together Coordination
Introduction to Key Signatures (G Major)
Developing Muscle Memory for Fluency
Effective Practice Strategies
The Student and Tutor focused on piano technique and musicality across two pieces, "Kjonet" and "Wallace." They addressed proper sitting posture, dynamic expression, phrasing, note accuracy, and rhythmic control. Student was assigned to record "Walts" and "Allegro" for homework, applying the techniques discussed.
Optimal Piano Posture & Pedal Readiness
Mastering Dynamics & Articulation for Expression
Musical Phrasing & Cantabile Style
Accurate Note Reading & Harmonious Chord Voicing
Tempo Control & Rhythmic Precision
Strategic Practice & Performance Preparation
The Student and Tutor worked on a piano piece, focusing on improving phrasing, pedal technique, rhythm, and hand position. They practiced specific sections with both hands and discussed strategies for anticipating hand shifts. The Student was assigned to record a piece, "Wallace and Gromit," from a side view before the next lesson.
Mastering Rhythmic Stability
Ergonomic Pinky and Wrist Technique
Anticipatory Hand Movement
Musical Phrasing and Dynamic Expression
Precision Pedal Technique
The Student and Tutor worked on piano technique and musicality, reviewing a practiced piece and focusing on challenging sections. They addressed specific fingering issues, hand positioning, and coordination between hands, particularly for accompaniment patterns. The Student received a homework assignment to concentrate on specific bars using new practice strategies, including dedicated left-hand exercises and focusing on right-hand accuracy.
Targeted Practice & Correction
Correct Fingering & Hand/Wrist Technique
Strategic Pausing for Accuracy & Flow
Pattern Recognition & Left-Hand Muscle Memory
Shifting Focus to the Right Hand (for Right-Hand Dominant Players)
Student and Tutor worked on a piano piece, focusing on improving right-hand fluency, correct left-hand fingering, and effective hand positioning for chordal passages. They also delved into musicality for the 'Waltz' piece, covering articulation, dynamics, and phrasing, relating it to the Romantic musical period. The Student was assigned to record a piece from a specific angle for practice.
Left Hand Fingering & Chord Grouping
Mastering Staccato Technique
Articulation & Dynamics in Musical Expression
Phrasing and Tempo Interpretation
Achieving Chord Clarity with Arm Weight
Strategic Practice & Recording for Evaluation
Approach & tools used in piano classes
Chord & Scale Reference Apps
Metronome Apps
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Interactive piano lessons
Mobile joining
Open Q&A
Note taking
Chat for quick help
Parent feedback
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