Yi Terranova
Piano Lessons for All Levels with McNally Smith College Educator
Private lessons - Yi Terranova
Masters degree
$16
$15
/ 30 min
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
Sight Reading
Piano Technique
Chord Theory
Performance Skills
Rhythm and Timing
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Piano concept taught by Yi
Thee Rock Doll guided a piano student from Pebble Creek through basic piano concepts using the Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course. The lesson focused on C position, note values, and reading music. The student practiced left-hand warm-ups and simple songs, and also began learning the chords for "Exile" by Taylor Swift. Thee Rock Doll will send the book title, and they will continue with the book and "Exile" in the next lesson.
C Position
Quarter and Half Notes
Whole Notes
Grand Staff
Repeat Signs
Quarter Rest
Key Changes
Thee Rock Doll guided a student, who attends Missouri State University in Springfield, through piano exercises, song reviews, and new pieces, including one incorporating sharp notes. They covered basic music theory, such as chord identification (G major, D7) and the concept of sharps within measures. The student was asked to send a sheet music link for a song they were struggling with, and they discussed scheduling future lessons.
G Major Chord
D7 Chord in Key of G
Sharps in Music
Ties in Music Notation
Thee Rock Doll led a piano lesson with Amber Flynn, where they focused on improving chord transitions, rhythm, and hand positions. Amber worked on pieces such as 'Beautiful Brown Eyes,' 'The World's Time,' and 'Lavender's Blue,' with an emphasis on achieving smoother playing and accurate timing. For her next step, Amber is tasked with sending a picture of a Taylor Swift arrangement for review, and the instructors also discussed adjusting their next lesson time to fit Amber's work schedule.
DC al Fine
Eighth Notes
Sliding Finger Technique
G7 Chord
Dotted Quarter Notes
This lesson saw Vivie guiding a student through piano exercises, emphasizing rhythm, note reading, and coordination. The learner, who resides in Miami, practiced scales, intervals, and songs from their book, receiving corrections and tips on technique and musicality. They scheduled the next lesson for August 14th and discussed exploring additional resources like YouTube tutorials and sheet music for enjoyable songs.
Reading Music
Hand Position and Technique
Metronome Use
Rhythm and Note Values
Note Reading
C Major Course
Thee Rock Doll and Kevin reviewed music theory fundamentals, including note values, intervals, and chords, and applied them to simple songs. Kevin expressed interest in learning specific songs, and they agreed to start working on "Think and Drive" next session, focusing on its four-chord structure. Kevin will find the chords and tabs for the song.
Tied Notes
G7 Chord
C Major Chord
Intervals
Whole Notes
Half Notes
Quarter Notes
Right Hand C Position
Thee Rock Doll guided Kamden through piano exercises and songs, focusing on rhythm, chords (C, G7, F major), new notes (A), and playing in C and G positions. Kamden practiced sight-reading and coordination, and they discussed Kamden's progress on "Beanie." They scheduled the next lesson for Tuesday the 29th at 12:00 and Thee Rock Doll will provide app recommendations.
Preparatory Exercises
Reading Music - Ties and Slurs
Counting Rhythms
Introducing New Notes
Intervals
G Position
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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