Yi Terranova
Piano Lessons for All Levels with McNally Smith College Educator
Private lessons - Yi Terranova
Masters degree
$33
$29
/ hour
About your piano teacher
Hello all! My name is Yi, and I’m a singer/songwriter, stage performer, studio musician, and music Instructor. What makes me unique, is how my personal career took off while attending the Central Conservatory of Music in my hometown Beijing, where I was lucky enough to become discovered by a famous music producer. I had the privilege, and worked with top level professionals that the music industry has to offer! Because of that, I was lucky enough to experience the full scope of being a touring Headliner, where I gained much invaluable experience that comes with working at that highest of levels. From there, I went on to attend McNally Smith College of Music, located in Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN. where I received my Master’s degree in Music Performance - Vocals. Throughout that time, I’ve been taught by industry leading professionals for 12+ years, and have been instructing for 7+ years. I’ve taught every style from pop, to rock, jazz, R’n B, and musical theater. One constant thing that remains a great passion of mine, is in sharing all of my unique, well developed, knowledge and experience. I use this to create your very own personalized lesson plan, in order to help you achieve your musical aspirations regardless of your current level, and transform you into the musician you can become!
Piano teacher known for supportive style
88% students appreciate teachers patient, encouraging approach
Consistent feedback from piano teacher
Parents receive regular updates on goals, strengths, and areas to improve
Flexible scheduling for piano lessons
90% of students say piano classes fit easily into their weekly routine
Piano lessons overview
I offer personalized tutoring with a focus on sight reading, performance coaching, and ear training for Electric Keyboard, Piano, and Acoustic Piano Lessons. My creative and empathetic approach helps students of all levels, including Kids, Beginners, Adults, and Intermediate players, excel in their musical journey. I utilize a variety of tech tools like interactive online platforms, music software, and video conferencing to enhance the learning experience. Bu following a structured curriculum tailored on individual needs, I ensure engaging and effective lessons that cater to a diverse audience of 20+. My methodology strengths lie in fostering a deep understanding of musical concepts while nurturing a passion for learning, making each lesson both educational and enjoyable for my students. Let's work together to make some music.
Your piano teacher specialities
Finger Placement & Hand Position
Ear training
Performance Skills
Sight Reading
Chord Theory
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Piano concept taught by Yi
Thee Rock Doll guided Kamden through piano exercises focusing on note reading, intervals, timing, and basic chords. Kamden practiced sight-reading and playing simple melodies and chord progressions in the C position, as well as a song in the key of F sharp. Thee Rock Doll will send Kamden notes from the session and they will continue with the book and the song in the next lesson.
Sharps and Flats
Intervals
Time Signatures
Note Values
Repeat Signs
Grand Staff
Thee Rock Doll guided Akshita Gunasekaran through a piano lesson, focusing on specific sections of a song, including the pre-chorus and chorus. They worked on correct notes, hand positions, and rhythm, with Thee Rock Doll providing detailed instructions and written notes. The next lesson is scheduled for Tuesday at 3:30.
Left Hand Chord Changes
Matching Notes Between Hands
Practicing with Metronomes/Apps
Warm-up Exercises
Song Structure
Thee Rock Doll guided Akshita Gunasekaran through learning the chords and melody for Olivia Rodrigo's song, "Scared of My Guitar" on the piano. Akshita practiced warm-up exercises, chord progressions, and specific hand placements for the song's chorus and pre-chorus. They scheduled the next lesson for Friday at 3 PM ET and Thee Rock Doll will send Akshita written notes of the hand placements.
Warm-up Exercise
G Major Chord
D Major Chord
Chord Progressions
B Minor Chord
Thee Rock Doll guided Derrick through piano exercises and songs, focusing on hand positions, chord transitions (C, G7, F), and new time signatures. Derrick practiced exercises in C and G positions and began learning an anime song. Thee Rock Doll will send missing sheet music pages and analyze the anime song further before their next lesson on Thursday.
G Position
Harmonic Intervals
Preparatory Exercises
Chord Progressions (C-G7-C-F)
Time Signatures (3/4 vs 4/4)
F Major Chord
C Position
Thee Rock Doll guided Derrick through piano exercises, focusing on scales, chord transitions (C major and G7), and sight-reading. Derrick practiced songs like "Brother John" and "Mary Had a Little Lamb," working on hand coordination and rhythm. They identified a need to correct notation in a new piece and scheduled a follow-up lesson to continue practice.
E Flat and A Flat
Note Reading in Bass Clef
C Major Chord
G7 Chord
Ties in Music
Thee Rock Doll led Derrick through a piano lesson covering basic music reading, C position scales, and chord construction (C, G, Am, F). Derrick practiced scales, a simple song, and chord transitions to improve coordination and hand independence. Thee Rock Doll will send sheet music and a video demonstration, and Derrick will send a song he wants to learn; they scheduled two lessons for the following week.
F Major Chord
A Minor Chord
G Major Chord
C Major Chord
Five-Note Scale
Middle C Position
Staff Paper
Audio Settings
Types of piano lessons
Piano
Electric Keyboard
Acoustic Piano
Free lesson slots
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Teaching tools used in piano classes
Chord & Scale Reference Apps
Metronome Apps
Piano Tuner Apps
Backing Track Libraries
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Student types for piano lessons
Piano for Kids
Piano for Beginners
Piano for Adults
Piano for Intermediate
Interactive piano lessons
Record lessons
Mobile joining
Chat for quick help
Weekend lessons
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