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
Piano Repertoire
Finger Placement & Hand Position
Pedaling Techniques
Ear training
Performance Skills
CoTutorAI modules
Summary
Podcast
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Learnings
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15-days refund
Free tutor swap
No cancel fee
1-yr validity
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Types of learners for piano lessons
Piano for Advanced
Piano for Adults
Piano for Kids
Piano for Intermediate
Piano for Beginners
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 piano pieces, focusing on technical accuracy, tempo control, and musical expression. They practiced specific sections of songs, refined hand coordination, and discussed strategies for improving phrasing and dynamics, with assignments for continued practice.
Tempo Consistency
Phrasing and Musical Shape
Melody vs. Accompaniment
Musical Expression: Dynamics and Articulation
Practice Strategy: Separate Hands
The student and tutor worked on specific piano pieces, focusing on refining legato phrasing, dynamic control, and technical accuracy. They practiced executing challenging passages with attention to musicality and the correct use of pedal, and discussed identifying and strengthening phrase endings. The student was advised to focus on phrasing and note accuracy for the remainder of the piece until the next session.
Practicing Piano with Separate Hands
Combining Hands and Sectional Practice
Pedal Technique: Timing is Key
Developing Musical Phrasing
Articulation: Legato vs. Staccato
Building Momentum and Climax
The student and tutor worked on improving piano playing fluency, specifically addressing the challenge of coordinating both hands. They practiced breaking down passages bar by bar, visualizing notes before playing, and identifying specific notes or transitions that caused hesitation, with a plan to continue practicing per-bar work.
Independent Hand Practice
Pre-Play Visualization
Chunking and Grouping
Anticipation and Connection
Structured Practice for Transitions
The tutor provided detailed feedback and instruction on piano technique, focusing on rhythmic accuracy, dynamics, articulation, and musical phrasing across multiple musical pieces. The student practiced specific sections, and the tutor guided them on areas needing improvement, with a plan to focus on memorization and practicing hands separately for fluency.
Rhythm and Timing in Music
Dynamic Nuances in Piano Playing
Left Hand Independence and Memorization
Pedal Technique and Timbre
The tutor and student worked extensively on piano technique and fluency, focusing on precise fingering for the left hand and coordinating both hands. They practiced specific passages, identified areas for improvement, and discussed strategies for smoother playing and better hand positioning. The student was encouraged to practice the second page of the sheet music with a focus on maintaining stillness in the hands.
Addressing Hesitation and Pauses
Coordination Between Hands
Connecting Musical Phrases
Fingering Consistency and Hand Position
The student and tutor worked on improving piano playing technique, focusing on dynamics, articulation, and rhythmic accuracy. They practiced specific passages, addressed challenging fingerings and stretches, and emphasized the importance of precise counting and musical phrasing. The plan is to review the pieces and practice learned techniques in the next session.
Legato vs. Staccato Articulation
Dynamic Shaping and Nuance
Hand Independence and Coordination
Musical Phrasing and Intention
Rhythm and Counting Rests
Approach & tools used in piano classes
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Chord & Scale Reference Apps
Metronome Apps
Interactive piano lessons
Pets are welcomed
Record lessons
Open Q&A
Chat for quick help
Note taking
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