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
Pedaling Techniques
Music theory
Rhythm and Timing
Scales and Arpeggios
Finger Placement & Hand Position
Piano Repertoire
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Types of learners for piano lessons
Piano for adults
Piano for kids
Piano for intermediate
Piano for beginners
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 worked on refining performance for several piano pieces, including a new song, Waltz, and Wallace. The session focused on improving technical accuracy, musicality through dynamics, phrasing, rubato application, and precise pedal usage. The Student was assigned to record these three pieces for next week's practice, in a specific order.
Musical Phrasing & Expressive Dynamics
Controlled Tempo & Performance Readiness
Artful Pedal Technique for Clarity
Introduction to Rubato for Musical Character
Strategic Practice for Technical Mastery
The session focused on piano performance, with the Tutor providing detailed feedback on the Student's playing of three pieces for an upcoming Grade 4 exam. Key areas of discussion included tempo control, note accuracy, articulation, dynamic shaping, and effective practice strategies for consistent performance. The Student was assigned to record the same two pieces this week, focusing on readiness and consistency to achieve a high score.
Tempo
Dynamics
and Phrasing
Deliberate Practice Techniques
Note Accuracy and Musical Foresight
Pedal Usage and Articulation
Performance Consistency and Exam Mindset
The Student and Tutor worked on refining a piano piece, focusing on seamless transitions, dynamic control, and musical expression. They practiced challenging sections, addressed specific articulation markings, and discussed how to convey a narrative through the music. For homework, the Student is assigned to record two specific songs, pausing appropriately between each.
Seamless Transitions & Tempo Mastery
Expressive Dynamics & Contabile Phrasing
Precision
Articulation & Tone Clarity
Strategic Practice for Fluency
Musical Storytelling & Interpretation
Creative Pedal Usage for Timbre
The Student and Tutor practiced piano technique, focusing on "Down by the Sally Garden" and refining left-hand legato, right-hand shifts, and two-hand coordination. The Student worked on specific fingerings and overcoming reading hesitation, with homework assigned to master the initial sections of the song for completion next week.
Maintaining Consistent Tempo Across Passages
Two-Hand Coordination and Synchronized Fingering
Efficient Fingering for Hand Position Changes
Rhythmic Precision: Quavers
Right Hand Fingering for Melodic Turns
Legato Technique for Left Hand
The Student and Tutor reviewed a piano piece the Student had been practicing, focusing on note accuracy and introducing dynamic control for two-hand playing. They then began learning a new piece, "Sally Gardens," practicing note reading, fingering, and early two-hand coordination. The Tutor will provide annotated sheet music for the Student's homework.
Dynamic Control and Hand Balance
Sustain Pedal Functionality
Silent Key Pressing (Acoustic Resonance)
Strategic Fingering for Smooth Transitions
Enhanced Note Reading for Direction
Two-Hand Coordination in Contrary Motion
The Student practiced several piano pieces, including "Twinkle, John," "Wallace," and an Allegro piece, focusing on correcting wrong notes, improving dynamics, rhythm, and phrasing. The Tutor provided detailed feedback on note clarity, tempo control, fingering, and hand technique, emphasizing slow practice and segmenting difficult sections for an upcoming recording exam. The Student was tasked with practicing specific sections and preparing to record the pieces by early December.
Mastering Tempo and Preventing Rushing
Dynamic Nuance and Expressive Shaping
Phrasing and Structural Awareness
Note Accuracy
Clarity
and Evenness
Refining Piano Technique for Sound Quality
Strategic Practice and Exam Recording Preparation
Approach & tools used in piano classes
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Metronome Apps
Chord & Scale Reference Apps
Interactive piano lessons
Open Q&A
Note taking
Mobile joining
Pets are welcomed
Parent feedback
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