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
Ear training
Piano Technique
Piano Repertoire
Scales and Arpeggios
Performance Skills
Rhythm and Timing
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Types of learners for piano lessons
Piano for beginners
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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 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.
Musical Phrasing and Dynamic Expression
Precision Pedal Technique
Anticipatory Hand Movement
Ergonomic Pinky and Wrist Technique
Mastering Rhythmic Stability
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.
Achieving Chord Clarity with Arm Weight
Strategic Practice & Recording for Evaluation
Mastering Staccato Technique
Articulation & Dynamics in Musical Expression
Left Hand Fingering & Chord Grouping
Phrasing and Tempo Interpretation
Student and Tutor worked on piano technique and musicality for a piece, focusing on improving tempo, dynamics, articulation, and rhythmic patterns. The Student practiced various sections of the piece, receiving detailed feedback on phrasing, accentuation, and hand movements. For homework, the Student was assigned to record a full performance of another piece (Waltz) and practice specific sections of the current piece separately to ensure accuracy and confidence.
Tempo Control and Avoiding Rushing
Dynamic Expression and Accents
Rhythmic Precision and Articulation
Musical Phrasing and Detailed Expression
Effective Piano Practice Strategies
The Tutor and Student worked on piano technique, focusing on dynamics, articulation, tempo, and fingering for specific pieces. They practiced sections of a piece, addressing melody direction, crescendo, staccato, and left-hand accompaniment. The Student was assigned to practice separate hands for new sections and review previous two-hand sections, preparing to play the Wallace and Gminuet for the next session.
Left-Hand Accompaniment & Hand Movement
Fingering for Black and White Keys
Dynamic Gradation: Crescendo
Diminuendo
and Forte
Two-Note Slur Dynamics
Tempo & Melody Direction
Staccato Technique & Note Prominence
Student and Tutor focused on refining three piano pieces: "Wallace and Gromit," an "Allegro" section, and "Kjoneta." They addressed technical aspects like staccato, dynamics, even fingerings, and effective metronome use, alongside memorization strategies for complex left-hand passages. Homework includes developing expressive playing for a piece by imagining a "mysterious" mood and practicing specific sections with visual and auditory awareness. The recording order for an upcoming exam was also discussed.
Articulation & Dynamic Control
Metronome Mastery for Rhythmic Precision
Developing Evenness & Pinky Strength
Effective Memorization for Modern Pieces
Musical Interpretation & Expressive Shaping
Exam Preparation & Performance Strategy
Approach & tools used in piano classes
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Chord & Scale Reference Apps
Metronome Apps
Interactive piano lessons
Parent feedback
Record lessons
Open Q&A
Mobile joining
Note taking
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