Melva Tanoto
Piano Lessons Focused on Technique, Musicality, and Creative Expression
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Melva Tanoto
Bachelors degree
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Each lesson is 55 min
50 lessons
20% off
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30 lessons
15% off
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20 lessons
10% off
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10 lessons
5% off
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5 lessons
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1 lessons
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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
Performance Skills
Ear training
Piano Technique
Finger Placement & Hand Position
Piano Repertoire
Pedaling Techniques
Types of learners for piano lessons
Piano for Advanced
Piano for Adults
Piano for Beginners
Piano for Intermediate
Piano for Kids
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
Flexible Scheduling
Allows 1h early scheduling
Allows 1h early rescheduling
Can wait for 20 mins after joining
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Piano concepts taught by Melva
The Tutor and Student worked on improving piano technique and musical interpretation for two pieces, "Allegro Assai" and "The Wallace." They practiced specific passages, focusing on dynamics, rhythm, articulation, and hand coordination. The student was assigned practice focusing on refining details, character development, and achieving accurate staccato and legato throughout the pieces.
Dynamic Nuances: Balancing Volume
Articulation and Note Clarity
Rhythmic Accuracy and Feel
Fingerwork and Technique
The tutor and student worked on piano technique, focusing on timing and finger coordination in a musical piece. They practiced playing specific passages with both hands and discussed fingering strategies to improve fluidity, with homework assigned to continue practicing the first page of the piece.
Finger Independence and Hand Dexterity
Accompaniment Patterns and Hand Synchronization
Fingering Strategies for Difficult Transitions
Addressing Note Omissions and Timing Errors
The student worked with the tutor on refining piano playing techniques, focusing on articulation, rhythm, and dynamics across several musical pieces. They practiced specific passages, receiving feedback on technical execution and musical interpretation, with assignments to focus on note accuracy and fluency for the upcoming week.
Musical Articulation: Staccato vs. Legato
Rhythmic Accuracy and Tempo Control
Dynamic Shaping and Phrasing
Meter and Beat Emphasis
The tutor and student worked on improving piano playing fluency and accuracy, focusing on specific musical passages and technical execution. They practiced transitioning between notes and hands smoothly, and learned to interpret repeat signs and section numbering within the music. The student was encouraged to practice these sections to maintain fluidity.
Left Hand Navigation and Dexterity
Playing with Dynamics and Articulation
Understanding Musical Notation and Symbols
Smooth Transitions and Fluency
The student and tutor worked on piano technique, focusing on dynamic control, articulation, tempo, and fingering for two musical pieces. They practiced specific sections to improve clarity, expressiveness, and rhythmic accuracy, with the student assigned to continue practicing these detailed points separately.
Dynamic Shading and Articulation
Tempo and Rhythmic Precision
Fingering and Technical Execution
Left Hand Percussive Touch
The student and tutor worked on improving piano playing technique, focusing on coordinating both hands and addressing specific challenging passages. They practiced exercises to enhance finger dexterity, timing, and visual anticipation of notes, with a plan to continue practicing these sections.
Auditory Anchors and Musical Structure
Overcoming Musical Blockages and Practice Plateaus
Fingering and Hand Span in Piano
Two-Hand Coordination in Piano
Approach & tools used in piano classes
Chord & Scale Reference Apps
Metronome Apps
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Interactive piano lessons
Record lessons
Mobile joining
Note taking
Parent feedback
Chat for quick help
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