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
Piano Technique
Performance Skills
Pedaling Techniques
Piano Repertoire
Finger Placement & Hand Position
Scales and Arpeggios
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Types of learners for piano lessons
Piano for beginners
Piano for kids
Piano for adults
Piano for advanced
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
Piano concepts taught by Melva
The Student and Tutor practiced a previous song before introducing a new piece, 'The Snowman'. They covered essential music theory concepts like scales, key signatures, note values, ties, and upbeats. The Student practiced the G major scale and worked through sections of the new song with both hands, with a focus on fluency and proper fingering, and was assigned the first two pages of 'The Snowman' as homework.
Music Scales & Key Signatures
Note Values & Terminology (UK vs. US)
G Major Scale Fingering (Right & Left Hand)
Musical Markings: Ties & Octave Transposition
The Sustain Pedal
Understanding Upbeats (Anacrusis)
The Student and Tutor worked on a piano piece, focusing on improving left-hand accuracy, achieving smoother transitions, and enhancing musical phrasing and dynamics. They practiced specific challenging bars and discussed the importance of balancing the right-hand melody with the left-hand accompaniment. The Student was assigned to continue practicing this song while also reviewing three other pieces.
Horizontal Phrasing & Continuity
Accurate Note Recognition & Left Hand Confidence
Dynamic Nuance & Melodic Voicing (Cantabile Style)
Rhythmic Precision & Controlled Transitions
Structured Practice & Musical Shaping
Student and Tutor worked on piano performance, focusing on tempo, dynamics, phrasing, and articulation for several musical pieces. The Student practiced specific sections, receiving detailed feedback on technical execution and musical expression. For homework, the Student was instructed to focus on the second half of a particular song, paying close attention to note accuracy and practicing challenging passages in isolation.
Dynamic Shaping and Expressiveness
Mastering Tempo and Rhythm
Precision in Phrasing and Articulation
Optimal Piano Technique and Posture
Clean Pedal Application
Accuracy and Musicality through Detail
The Student and Tutor practiced three piano pieces: "Allegro," "Wallace," and "Concerto." The session focused on refining phrasing, dynamics, articulation, rhythm, and appropriate pedal techniques for each piece. For homework, the Student is to record all three songs, incorporating the discussed musical and technical corrections, and submit them next week.
Phrasing and Pacing
Dynamic Expression
Articulation and Touch Control
Strategic Pedal Usage
Accuracy and Focused Practice
Professional Performance & Recording Etiquette
The session was a piano lesson where the Student practiced a specific piece, focusing on improving fluency and note connection in challenging passages. The Tutor guided the Student through repetitive practice of difficult sections and provided feedback on hand coordination and touch. The Student was assigned to begin practicing a new song for the next session.
Targeted Practice on Tricky Sections
Developing Smooth Phrasing and Legato Touch
Hand Coordination and Independence
Identifying and Troubleshooting Challenging Melodic Patterns
The tutor provided feedback on the student's piano playing, focusing on tempo consistency, phrasing, and articulation. The student practiced various musical passages and received guidance on technical aspects like pedaling and hand positioning. The tutor assigned recording the 'Wallace' piece for practice and aimed to complete the entire song with two hands in the following weeks.
Tempo Consistency in Waltz
Pedal Technique for Clarity
Effective Practice Strategies
Staccato and Dynamic Control
Posture and Ergonomics at the Piano
Approach & tools used in piano classes
Chord & Scale Reference Apps
Metronome Apps
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Interactive piano lessons
Chat for quick help
Record lessons
Pets are welcomed
Mobile joining
Open Q&A
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