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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Each lesson is 55 min
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30 lessons
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20 lessons
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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
Scales and Arpeggios
Ear training
Piano Technique
Rhythm and Timing
Improvisation
Pedaling Techniques
Music theory
Types of learners for piano lessons
Piano for kids
Piano for adults
Piano for intermediate
Piano for advanced
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
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
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
What is a Chord?
Chord Progressions in 'Twinkle
Twinkle Little Star'
Developing Musical Memory
Instrument Sound Selection
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
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
Scale Finger Patterns
Key Signatures and Sharps
Chord Recognition and Application
Approach & tools used in piano classes
Ear Training Software
Chord & Scale Reference Apps
Virtual Piano Apps
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Metronome Apps
Backing Track Libraries
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Open Q&A
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