Nikk Palumbo
Private music instructor. Rockstar. Music instrument designer and builder. I can teach anyone who wants to learn anything they want to learn.
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Nikk Palumbo
Diploma degree
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Nikk - Your piano teacher
Music is my life, everything is rhythm, all you need is love. I have been playing music since childhood, initially self-taught, later going on to learn proper technique and theory as well as the Indian classical system. From experience I can say this is NOT an effective way to learn. It's much better to have someone help you through the process! I have been privately teaching music for over 15 years to students of all different: -Learning ability -Age groups, from 8 to 70 years old -Instruments, from piano to tuba -Goals I find 1 on 1 instruction to be the best, as it allows me to focus on the needs and the learning style of the student, and I find it exceptionally rewarding to work with differently abled children- it helps their self-esteem and brings them joy when they get a hold of it, most of the time they will really go far with it! I also have been tutoring in academic subject (reading, math, history, literature, science) applying the same principles and helping students to realize their potential!! This is not an AI generated summary, I wrote this one myself :)
Your piano teacher skills
Piano Technique
Scales and Arpeggios
Music theory
Rhythm and Timing
Ear training
Pedaling Techniques
Improvisation
Types of learners for piano lessons
Piano for adults
Piano for advanced
Piano for kids
Piano for beginners
Piano for intermediate
Piano lessons at a glance
For music instruction, my approach is the same as teaching a language: there is an alphabet, we make words with these letters, then sentences, moving on to entire conversations. We learn to pronounce words correctly and then learn grammar. The other side of it is technique specific to the instrument, which includes exercises relative to the goals of the student. I tend to start with a lot of memorization through repetition, then gradual explanation as we go on. For music instruction, my approach is the same as teaching a language: there is an alphabet, we make words with these letters, then sentences, moving on to entire conversations. We learn to pronounce words correctly and then learn grammar. The other side of it is technique specific to the instrument, which includes exercises relative to the goals of the student. I tend to start with a lot of memorization through repetition, then gradual explanation as we go on.
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Piano concepts taught by Nikk
The Student and Tutor discussed scales, keys, sharps, flats, and the circle of fifths. The Student practiced scales in the keys of C, D, A, and E, and started learning about chords within those keys. The Tutor assigned the Student to practice the D scale and explore chords within the key of D, along with the circle of fifths diagram.
Keys vs. Scales
Seventh Chords
Chord Construction: Major
Minor
Diminished
Major vs. Minor Keys
The Circle of Fifths
Naturals
The Student reviewed previously learned songs and practiced scales, focusing on finger placement and coordination. The Tutor assigned the Student to practice the first song learned, emphasizing using all fingers and coordinating both hands. The next session is scheduled, and they will continue working on scales and explore sharps and flats further.
Using Keyboard 'Follow' Feature Effectively
Chords
Scales (C Major)
Keyboard Familiarization and Finger Placement
Recognizing and Playing Songs
The session involved the student practicing a prelude piece, with the tutor providing guidance on accidentals, rhythm, and arpeggios. The student worked on isolating the bass clef part and began learning the crescendo section. For the next session, the student was asked to practice the arpeggio in different chords and further refine the timing of the crescendo.
Accidentals and Their Duration
Isolating Bass Clef for Rhythmic Understanding
Breaking Down Complex Passages: Crescendo Example
Hand Alternation for Efficient Arpeggio Execution
Understanding Rests and Timing
Recognizing and Practicing Arpeggios in Different Keys
The Student reviewed a piece by Canon, focusing on rhythm and smoothness, and began learning a new piece, Prelude. The Student and Tutor analyzed a rock song, identifying its chords, and discussed how modes, particularly Lydian, are used to create a unique sound. The Student was assigned to practice the first eight measures of the Prelude, focusing on reading and rhythm.
Baroque Music Rhythm
Arpeggios and Sustain Pedal
Understanding Musical Modes
Chord Progressions and Tone
Droning Notes for Tonal Reinforcement
Chords in the Key of D
Key Signatures and Sharps
Transposing from C to D
The F# Chord
The Tutor guided the Student in practicing sight-reading using Canon in D, focusing on recognizing intervals and patterns for efficiency. The Student also reviewed chords in the key of D major and E major. The next session will include analysis of a song in E major and continued work on reading music.
Common Keys in Different Genres
Chord Progressions and Song Structure
Key Signatures and Finger Placement
Arpeggios as Broken Chords
Bass Line Repetition and Melodic Patterns
Reading Music by Intervals and Shapes
Approach & tools used in piano classes
Metronome Apps
DAWs
Piano Tuner Apps
Ear Training Software
Backing Track Libraries
Virtual Piano Apps
Interactive piano lessons
Mobile joining
Note taking
Parent feedback
Open Q&A
Chat for quick help

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