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
Finger Placement & Hand Position
Ear training
Piano Repertoire
Music theory
Performance Skills
Piano Technique
Types of learners for piano lessons
Piano for Adults
Piano for Beginners
Piano for Intermediate
Piano for Kids
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
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15 days Refund
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Piano concepts taught by Melva
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.
Musical Phrasing and Intention
Legato vs. Staccato Articulation
Rhythm and Counting Rests
Hand Independence and Coordination
Dynamic Shaping and Nuance
The student and tutor worked on improving piano technique, specifically focusing on fingering and phrasing for challenging musical passages. They practiced specific sections, discussed alternative fingerings to enhance flow, and planned to refine these techniques for the next session.
Musical Phrasing
Fingerings for Fluidity
Articulation and Note Connection
Practicing Challenging Passages
The Tutor and Student worked on refining piano playing techniques, focusing on articulation, dynamics, and musical expression across several pieces. They introduced a new melancholy piece requiring expressive interpretation and discussed practice strategies for both new and familiar repertoire.
Musical Phrasing and Direction
Legato Playing
Tempo Control and Flexibility
Articulation and Character
Dynamic Contrast: Accents and Soft Passages
This piano lesson concluded the student's learning journey, focusing on playing a specific piece from beginning to end. The student practiced various technical aspects, including hand coordination, pedal technique, and musical expression, with the tutor providing guidance for improvement. The session also included a brief recap of music reading fundamentals.
Hand Shape and Finger Dexterity
Note Reading Fundamentals: Counting and Octaves
Musical Dynamics: Crescendo and Decrescendo
Playing with Pedal Technique
The student and tutor worked on piano technique, focusing on musical phrasing, dynamic expression, and precise fingering in specific sections of a piece. They practiced challenging passages, with the tutor providing targeted feedback and suggesting alternative fingering strategies. The student was advised to continue practicing challenging sections separately and slowly.
Phrasing and Musical Flow
Rhythmic Precision and Counting
Left Hand Technique and Fingering
Dynamic Contrast and Shaping
The piano tutor and student worked on refining playing technique, focusing on legato phrasing, precise pedal usage, and accurate note execution. They practiced specific musical passages, aiming for increased fluency and continuity, and discussed strategies for managing hand movements and timing.
Hand Coordination and Independence
Musical Memory and Navigation
Pedal Technique: Blending and Sustaining Sound
Musical Phrasing and Continuity
Approach & tools used in piano classes
Chord & Scale Reference Apps
Metronome Apps
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Interactive piano lessons
Open Q&A
Mobile joining
Record lessons
Note taking
Parent feedback
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