Abdiel Villarreal
I love music so much I went into college debt for music. I don’t regret a thing. Now let me show you why music is amazing.




Piano lessons - Abdiel Villarreal
Bachelors degree
/ 30 min
Abdiel - Your piano teacher
Ask a Bachelor educated piano tutor, I am Abdiel Villarreal. I specialize in music theory, music health and performance. Styles from classical and jazz all the way to gospel and Latin, I am eager to help you move forward with your music progression. This includes improvisation, stylistic interpretation, and more, but most importantly it is about you wanting to come and learn. I want you to do the hard work so that tomorrow you can play the way you want to, but that starts with wanting to show up and practice. I am here to convince you to want this. If you are interested in niche piano, do not hesitate to ask. Not everyone is a Bach Purist, and I will do my best to help you. My personal preference in piano playing is Salsa, Flamenco, and Gospel. If you ever need me to talk about something because you forgot to practice, just ask me why Stevie Wonder is amazing, why I love Chopin, or why I don’t like Mozart.
Abdiel graduated from Berklee College of Music

Piano lessons at a glance
My primary concern is health. Making sure you don’t hurt yourself and don’t feel unnecessary pain. Please notify me if you feel some level of pain. Beyond that, my focus is between progress and enjoyment. I want you to learn and exercise but that doesn’t motivate anyone to practice which leads to less progress. I try to play around between simple tasks that any student can do and enjoyable challenges that will lead to progress and only after will we have a conversation about all the work we are doing so you can understand why all of it is important and how it will help in the long run. I also try to see what is your taste in music. Just because you like classical doesn’t necessarily mean you like Rossini. I’ll try to get you to listen to music that your interested in and explore the extremities of that style and genre or new similar genres to see potential future repertoire.
Your piano teacher skills
Rhythm and Timing
Chord Theory
Performance Skills
Music theory
Ear training
Improvisation
Sight Reading
Finger Placement & Hand Position
Interactive piano lessons
Chat for quick help
Record lessons
Note taking
Parent feedback
Pets are welcomed
Free lesson slots
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Piano concept taught by Abdiel
YIMFOU Music and Zaida collaborated on enhancing her singing technique, with a particular emphasis on vowel pronunciation and achieving consistent resonance across her vocal range. During their lesson, Zaida received exercises designed to relax her tongue and throat. As homework, she was tasked with practicing singing in the bathroom to discover optimal resonance. The tutor also suggested that Zaida inquire about solo and ensemble programs at her school to gain valuable performance experience.
Tongue Relaxation
Vocal Resonance
Air Control (Nasal Breathing)
Comfortable Vocal Range
YIMFOU Music recently worked with Zaida on classical vocal technique, specifically honing in on the song 'Caro Mio Ben.' Their lesson involved a detailed analysis of the song's structure, lyrics, and dynamics, all aimed at enhancing Zaida's musical interpretation and control. For her next steps, Zaida was given the assignment to listen to Maria Callas singing 'O mio babbino caro,' carefully analyze its small details, and come prepared with an annotated printout of 'Caro Mio Ben.'
Phonetics in Singing
Musical Standards
Vocal Control & Interpretation
Syllable Emphasis in Italian
Dynamics for Emphasis
Grace Notes
Musical Interpretation
YIMFOU Music provided a singing lesson to a student from Arizona State University in Tempe, focusing on improving high notes and overall vocal technique. The lesson included warm-up exercises like lip trills and vocal fry, lyric translation for emotional understanding, and posture/breath awareness adjustments. YIMFOU Music addressed the soprano voice type, aiming to develop a "thicker" sound and improve breath support for high notes, while also acknowledging recent disruptions and praising progress.
Reducing Tension in High Notes
Translating Lyrics
Lip Trills/Buzzes
Facial Massage
Vocal Fry
Articulation (Slur)
Breath Awareness vs. Breath Control
Intercostal Stretch
YIMFOU Music and Zaida Ngqondo explored vocal anatomy, breathing techniques, and muscle exercises to improve Zaida's singing. Zaida practiced warm-ups and vowel articulation, and they analyzed a performance to understand how physical adjustments impact vocal tone. Zaida was assigned "Caro Ben" and specific warm-up exercises for practice, with a PDF of exercises to be sent.
Plosives
Darker vs. Brighter Tones
Muscle Exercises
Breathing Techniques
Vocal Anatomy
Types of learners for piano lessons
Piano for beginners
Piano for intermediate
Piano for advanced
Piano for adults
Piano for kids
Different types of piano lessons
Piano
Grand Piano
Player Piano
Digital Piano
Upright Piano
Jazz Piano
Approach & tools used in piano classes
Ear Training Software
Looping Software
Metronome Apps
DAWs
Backing Track Libraries

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