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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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
Pedaling Techniques
Performance Skills
Finger Placement & Hand Position
Sight Reading
Scales and Arpeggios
Ear training
Piano Repertoire
Types of learners for piano lessons
School
College
Adult/Professionals
All levels
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.
Piano concepts taught by Hope
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
Key Signatures: Sharps and Flats
Major Diatonic Scale Construction
Triad Chord 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.
Vocal Warm-ups: Breathing Exercises
Keyboard Skills: Note and Chord Identification
Basic Music Theory: Note Recognition
Importance of Self-Appraisal Through Recording
Using Air for Vocal Support and Tone
Transitioning Between Vocal Registers (Head
Neck
Falsetto)
The session focused on vocal warm-ups and singing techniques and piano practice using simplified sheet music to improve keyboard familiarity. The student worked on "Perfect," focusing on difficult sections, and received exercises for vocal range and keyboard practice. The tutor advised resting the voice and learning song lyrics through speaking instead of singing, with expressions to be focused on for the upcoming performance.
Keyboard Familiarization
Simple Song Practice
Octave Exercises for Vocal Warm-up
Rhythmic Accuracy
Vocal Techniques: Pick-ups
Vocal Rest and Practice
Transcribing and Simplifying Music Sheets
The Tutor worked with the Student on vocal exercises and techniques to improve singing, focusing on breath control, posture, and engaging stomach muscles. The Student practiced singing the song "Perfect" in different keys while focusing on sustaining notes and hitting high notes without strain. The homework includes practicing the song in the key of F and performing vocal warm-ups daily.
Keyboard Familiarization
Song Dynamics and Energy Management
Key Changes and Vocal Range
Diaphragmatic Support and Vocal Strain Reduction
Sustaining Notes and Tempo
Vocal Warm-ups and Breath Control
The Student practiced vocal warm-ups, breathing exercises, and applied techniques to improve singing Ed Sheeran's "Perfect". The session concentrated on sustaining notes, abdominal breathing, and replicating the original song's techniques, as well as developing a unique style. The Student was assigned to work on the first verse, chorus, and second verse of the song, along with the breathing exercises.
One Octave Warm-up
Sustaining Notes
Abdominal Breathing
Embellishment at Low Range
Copying Vocal Techniques
Metronome Practice for Breath Control
Approach & tools used in piano classes
DAWs
Virtual Piano Apps
Piano Tuner Apps
Chord & Scale Reference Apps
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Looping Software
Interactive piano lessons
Record lessons
Weekend lessons
Parent feedback
Note taking
Pets are welcomed
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