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
Music theory
Performance Skills
Finger Placement & Hand Position
Piano Technique
Ear training
Scales and Arpeggios
CoTutorAI modules
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Types of learners for piano lessons
Piano for intermediate
Piano for kids
Piano for beginners
Piano for advanced
Piano for adults
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 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.
Identifying and Troubleshooting Challenging Melodic Patterns
Targeted Practice on Tricky Sections
Developing Smooth Phrasing and Legato Touch
Hand Coordination and Independence
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.
Posture and Ergonomics at the Piano
Staccato and Dynamic Control
Effective Practice Strategies
Pedal Technique for Clarity
Tempo Consistency in Waltz
The Tutor and Student worked on piano technique, focusing on articulation, dynamics, and pedal usage in specific musical pieces. They practiced executing different articulations like staccato and legato, and planned to continue working on these elements, alongside separate hand practice, for the next lesson.
Articulation in Piano Playing
Musical Phrasing
Practicing Techniques for Piano
Dynamic Control and Expression
The Student and Tutor continued their piano lesson, focusing on improving playing flow and technique. They practiced various sections of a piece, emphasizing the importance of concentrating on fingering rather than individual notes to maintain continuity. The Student was encouraged to practice specific bars and group notes, with the goal of completing the entire piece by the next session.
Fingering-First Approach for Piano Playing
Strategic Practice for Piano Pieces
Grouping Notes for Enhanced Playability
Prioritizing Musical Flow Over Perfection
Adaptive Fingering for Smooth Transitions
The Student and Tutor practiced a musical piece, focusing on specific sections and discussing fingering techniques for improved coordination. They addressed challenges related to reading music and synchronizing hands, and a new song was introduced to develop musical flow and an understanding of key signatures. Homework involves extensive repetition of a selected two-bar section to build muscle memory.
Effective Practice Strategies
Optimized Fingering Techniques
Hands Together Coordination
Introduction to Key Signatures (G Major)
Developing Muscle Memory for Fluency
The Student and Tutor focused on piano technique and musicality across two pieces, "Kjonet" and "Wallace." They addressed proper sitting posture, dynamic expression, phrasing, note accuracy, and rhythmic control. Student was assigned to record "Walts" and "Allegro" for homework, applying the techniques discussed.
Optimal Piano Posture & Pedal Readiness
Mastering Dynamics & Articulation for Expression
Musical Phrasing & Cantabile Style
Accurate Note Reading & Harmonious Chord Voicing
Tempo Control & Rhythmic Precision
Strategic Practice & Performance Preparation
Approach & tools used in piano classes
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Metronome Apps
Chord & Scale Reference Apps
Interactive piano lessons
Note taking
Parent feedback
Record lessons
Mobile joining
Pets are welcomed
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