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

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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

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Scales and Arpeggios

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Ear training

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Piano Technique

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Rhythm and Timing

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Improvisation

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Pedaling Techniques

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Music theory

Types of learners for piano lessons

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Piano for kids

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Piano for adults

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Piano for intermediate

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Piano for advanced

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Piano for beginners

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

Student learned 3 days ago

The tutor and student worked on identifying and playing various musical chords in different keys, including D, E, F#, and A. The student practiced chord construction and transitions, with the tutor reinforcing the importance of these skills for playing songs. The session concluded with a review of the learned chords.

Major Triads

Minor Triads

Diminished Triads

The Importance of Practice

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Student learned 3 days ago

The student and tutor worked on piano technique, specifically practicing scales and arpeggios in various keys. They focused on developing finger dexterity, rhythmic accuracy, and smooth transitions for both ascending and descending patterns. The tutor recommended consistent practice of these exercises as a foundational element for learning new songs.

Scale Practice and Finger Dexterity

Key Familiarity and Finger Patterns

Two-Octave Scales and Finger Crossing Technique

Arpeggios: Upward and Downward Patterns

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Student learned 5 days ago

The student and tutor worked on practicing chords for a song on the piano. They reviewed existing chords and learned new progressions, with the student showing improvement in chord execution. The next session will focus on combining these learned musical sections.

What is a Chord?

Chord Progressions in 'Twinkle

Twinkle Little Star'

Developing Musical Memory

Instrument Sound Selection

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Student learned 5 days ago

The tutor and student reviewed piano scale practice, focusing on fingerings for specific keys. They then explored the Circle of Fifths to understand key relationships and the construction of chords (triads and seventh chords) and scales, with a focus on practical application and future practice assignments.

Circle of Fifths

Seventh Chords

Harmony vs. Melody

Key Signatures and Enharmonic Equivalents

Triads and Chord Types

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Student learned 11 days ago

The student and tutor reviewed piano techniques, including scales and finger dexterity, and began exploring basic chord structures and their application in a familiar song. The student was assigned practice on specific chord shapes and to explore their keyboard's sound options.

Piano Scales and Fingerings

Chords: Building Blocks of Harmony

Musical Keys and Note Relationships

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Student learned 17 days ago

The student and tutor reviewed piano scales and key signatures, practicing a simplified scale-playing technique and identifying sharps in various keys. The student was assigned to practice scales in the key of E for the next session.

Scale Finger Patterns

Key Signatures and Sharps

Chord Recognition and Application

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Approach & tools used in piano classes

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Ear Training Software

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Chord & Scale Reference Apps

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Virtual Piano Apps

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PDF Sheet Music Libraries

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Metronome Apps

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Backing Track Libraries

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Open Q&A

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Record lessons

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Weekend lessons

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Pets are welcomed

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