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
/ 55 min
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
Rhythm and Timing
Piano Technique
Pedaling Techniques
Performance Skills
Scales and Arpeggios
Finger Placement & Hand Position
Improvisation
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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.
Piano concepts taught by Nikk
The Student and Tutor practiced piano scales, specifically the C major and G major scales, focusing on finger dexterity and remembering specific note alterations. They then moved on to learning basic three-note chords in the key of C, practicing C, F, and G chords, and discussed their application to accompanying songs like "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star." The Student was encouraged to practice these newly introduced chords.
Scale Warm-ups and Finger Dexterity
Building Two-Note Chord Foundations
Understanding Three-Note Triads (C
F
G)
Chord Naming and Application in Songs
Exploring Four-Note Chord Extensions
The Student practiced a Bach prelude, focusing on incorporating a metronome and understanding musical terms related to tempo and rhythm. The tutor explained a challenging section of the piece, revealing it to be a G7 arpeggio and demonstrating a hand-switching technique. Scale practice was incorporated to warm up the fingers and reinforce key familiarity, and the student was assigned to continue working on the piece, particularly the identified arpeggio section.
Using a Metronome for Timing
Understanding Musical Notation: Allegro Moderato and 'C'
Hand Position and Finger Numbering
Recognizing Arpeggios
Scales as Warm-ups
The Student practiced playing chords (C major and F major) in the key of C with the left hand while playing melodies with the right hand. They also worked on scales in the key of G, focusing on finger placement and hand control. The Tutor assigned practicing scales, songs, and chords for the next session.
Chord Progressions
Finger Exercises and Hand Position
Key of G
Key of C
Chords on the Left Hand
The session focused on music theory, exploring modes, their relationships to keys and chord progressions, and improvisation techniques. The student practiced identifying chords within a key and exploring modal variations. Homework includes practicing chord changes and improvising while being mindful of the modal scales.
Mixolydian Mode
Importance of Chord Thirds
Lydian Mode
Modes as Scales within Scales
Avoiding Major to Minor Transitions on the Same Root
Chord Similarities within a Key
Roman Numeral Chord Notation
The Tutor introduced the student to musical scales (C, G and D) and reading sheet music. The student practiced scales and fingering, learned about sharps, and was introduced to treble and bass clefs. The student will continue practicing scales and reading music in the coming week.
Scales and Fingerings
Keys and Sharps
Reading Sheet Music: Treble and Bass Clef
Time Signatures and Note Values
Identifying Notes on the Staff
The session focused on music theory, including major scales, triads, chord qualities (major, minor, diminished, augmented), and seventh chords. The Student practiced identifying chords within different keys and began learning Roman numeral notation for chord progressions. As homework, the student will practice writing out the chords for 'Amazing Grace' in different keys.
Scales and Key Relationships via Circle of Fifths
Roman Numeral Chord Notation
Major and Minor Triads
The Significance of the Third
Dominant Seventh Chords
The Interplay of Keys and Borrowed Chords
Types of learners for piano lessons
Piano for kids
Piano for advanced
Piano for intermediate
Piano for adults
Piano for beginners
Interactive piano lessons
Record lessons
Open Q&A
Note taking
Chat for quick help
Pets are welcomed
Approach & tools used in piano classes
Metronome Apps
Virtual Piano Apps
DAWs
Looping Software
Ear Training Software
Chord & Scale Reference Apps
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