Hope George
Piano Lessons with University of Port Harcourt Educator. Engaging and Expressive Musicality Teaching Style
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Hope George
Diploma degree
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Each lesson is 55 min
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Hope - Your piano teacher
I have been playing the piano since I was 12 years os age. This was right after I learned to play the drums and played for my local church for almost 4 years.. One year later I joined a university band and this helped me grow and improve quickly. I set out to start teaching the piano in my local church when there was a need to groom new musicians in the church. I initially did the traijing for free and trained about 4 keyboadirst who joined the church band. Bu this time, the demand for learning to play the laino had increased and I even had some interested students coming from our sister branch to learn.. My focus and advice to all my students is not to be just as good as I am, but to strive to be better, way better than I am. Discover and develop your own unique style and pattern.
Hope graduated from University of Port Harcourt
Your piano teacher skills
Rhythm and Timing
Chord Theory
Pedaling Techniques
Finger Placement & Hand Position
Piano Technique
Piano Repertoire
Sight Reading
Scales and Arpeggios
Types of learners for piano lessons
Adult/Professionals
College
All levels
School
Piano lessons at a glance
My teaching methodology involves a tailored curriculum for each student. That means I do not use the same curriculum for any 2 students. This is because everyone's learning ability and pace differs. Some people have a prior musical background and this gives them some kind of start off. All of these are taken into consideration as well as what the student knows and what they'd need to develop. As the training goes on, we modify and add to the curriculum any more learning topics to aid in the process of the student to the next. Part of what I also do to improve my students growth is the use of engaging exercises home and classwork. Feedback from friends and family. As a matter of fact all my classes are yniques. My turns are always looking forward to next session with me.
Flexible Scheduling
Allows 1h early scheduling
Allows 1h early rescheduling
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Piano concepts taught by Hope
The tutor worked with the student on vocal technique and song performance, focusing on breath support, comfortable vocal range, and rhythmic accuracy. They practiced singing a specific song, incorporating feedback on vocal production and timing, and planned to send a transposed version of the song for further practice.
Vocal Range and Pitch Adjustment
Vocal Support and Projection
Rhythmic Accuracy and Metronome Use
Vocal Practice Strategies
The Tutor and Student worked on vocal exercises and the song "Tennessee Whiskey." They focused on pitch accuracy, phrasing, and rhythmic precision using a metronome, and practiced specific lines from the verse and chorus to improve vocal control and song interpretation. The Student was advised to rest their voice and continue listening to the song.
Vocal Control and Intonation
Vocal Phrasing and Articulation
Rhythm and Timing with a Metronome
Vocal Warm-ups: Humming and Ascending Scales
Phrase Building and Lyric Integration
The student and tutor worked on vocal exercises, focusing on sustaining notes and managing breath control due to the student's reported throat discomfort. They practiced humming and singing exercises, with the tutor providing guidance on vocal recovery and offering recommendations for continued practice at home.
Vocal Strain and Recovery
Breath Support and Sustain
Vocal Warm-up: Humming
The student learned about major diatonic scales, key signatures, and the construction of different types of triads (major, minor, augmented, diminished, and suspended). The student practiced playing scales and triads in various keys and received sight-reading exercises as homework. The tutor will send additional exercises and notes on chords.
Sight-Reading Strategies
Fingering Techniques for Scales
Triad Chord Construction
Key Signatures: Sharps and Flats
Major Diatonic Scale Construction
The session involved vocal warm-ups, pitch exercises using 'Mary Had a Little Lamb', and applying techniques to the song 'Perfect'. The student focused on breath control, embellishment, and masking vocal strain. The student was assigned 'You Give Me Something' to listen to and prepare for Tuesday's session, where they will sing along with the track.
Instrument Selection: Guitar vs. Keyboard
Vocal Warm-ups: 'May' and 'Mary Had a Little Lamb'
Breath Control and Embellishment in Singing
Vocal Range Extension: High and Low Registers
Song Interpretation: 'Perfect' by Ed Sheeran
The student practiced vocal exercises, breath control, and applied these techniques to singing songs, including "Perfect" by Ed Sheeran, focusing on blending head and neck voices. The student also worked on keyboard exercises to improve their ear for notes and was assigned new piano pieces. Recording practice sessions for self-appraisal was recommended.
Using Air for Vocal Support and Tone
Keyboard Skills: Note and Chord Identification
Basic Music Theory: Note Recognition
Importance of Self-Appraisal Through Recording
Transitioning Between Vocal Registers (Head
Neck
Falsetto)
Vocal Range Expansion
Approach & tools used in piano classes
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Virtual Piano Apps
Chord & Scale Reference Apps
Metronome Apps
Looping Software
DAWs
Interactive piano lessons
Pets are welcomed
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Open Q&A
Weekend lessons
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