Ana Manrique
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Ana Manrique
Masters degree
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Each lesson is 55 min
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Ana - Your piano teacher
I'm a teacher passionate about teaching music, specifically Piano. I have a degree in music and a master's degree in music therapy, that has given me the tools to improve my teaching skills, and I also have extensive experience as a teacher, that has helped me understand that everyone has their own unique learning style and pace. I'm empathetic and effective in analyzing student's musical and educational abilities, enabling me to create a personalized, functional and effective Work plan on the piano. As a music teacher, I've worked with children, helping them discover and enhance their musical abilities through play and engaging activities that motivate them to continue learning. As a mother, I know that what is taught with love is forever engraved in the minds and hearts of children, and that is my greatest advantage when teaching.
Ana graduated from Central University of Catalonia
Your piano teacher skills
Finger Placement & Hand Position
Scales and Arpeggios
Music theory
Chord Theory
Piano Technique
Piano Repertoire
Types of learners for piano lessons
Piano for Beginners
Piano for Adults
Piano for Intermediate
Piano for Kids
Piano lessons at a glance
My teaching method is based on three important phases: the first one is to diagnose the student's prior knowledge of music and the piano, to know where to start, taking into account any incorrect techniques learned or false beliefs about themselves that have prevented them from advancing in their learning. The second phase is to teach correct basic piano technique through exercises and songs that allow students to develop skills such as independence, coordination and hand agility. The repertoires chosen will take into account the student's musical tastes and preferences, wich maintaining their motivation and allowing them to participate in their educational process by contributing topics or songs they would like to learn on the piano. The third aspect of my teaching methodology is to allow students to realize their progress and feel challenged to learn something increasingly difficult, without pushing their learning pace, but still allowing progress to be seen. The study plan will be highly personalized according to each student's charactetistics and educational needs.
Piano concepts taught by Ana
The student and tutor practiced rhythm exercises, worked on a new piano piece, and explored seventh chords to enhance a familiar song. The student focused on coordination, timing, and applying new chord structures. Homework includes practicing the song "Sunday Morning" with the seventh chords.
Seventh Chords
Identifying Rhythmic Patterns
Coordination Exercises for Rhythm
Eighth Notes
Quarter Notes and Rests
The student practiced scales and arpeggios for warm-up and began learning a new song, focusing on melody, chords, and musical notation. The tutor explained musical symbols like 'natural,' sharps, and flats, as well as song structure elements like repeats and 'Koda.' The plan is for the student to practice the opening and chords of the song and to continue working on music reading skills.
F Major Scale Arpeggio
Left Hand Note Progressions
Scales and Fingering
B Major Scale
Sharps
Flats
and Naturals
Chord Progressions
The session focused on piano practice, with the Student working on exercises in F major, coordinating left and right hands, and practicing chord transitions in a song. They also revisited Czerny number five to improve arpeggio and chord recognition. The tutor recommended scales, exercises, and playing along with recordings for practice.
F Major Arpeggio Exercise
Chord Inversions in 'Chorus' Song
Cerny Exercise #5
The Importance of Muscle Memory (Don't Think!)
The student learned the F major scale and practiced new fingering techniques. They also worked on an arpeggio exercise in F major, focusing on chord changes including F, A minor, D minor and B flat. The tutor provided adjusted fingerings and the next session was scheduled for January 6th.
F Major Arpeggio Exercise
F Major Scale
New Fingering Patterns for Melodic Passages
Fingering Adjustments for Comfort
Left Hand Voicings and Chord Choices
The session covered music theory concepts such as sharps, flats, key signatures, note durations, and repeat signs, applied to playing "Jingle Bells", "Silent Night" and "Reason to Believe" on the piano. The student practiced fingering, chord progressions, and melody playing, and started exploring adding rhythm to chord progressions. The student will continue practicing the Christmas songs and "Reason to Believe" for the next session on Tuesday.
Root Position Chords
Flats Indicated at the Beginning of a Staff
Repeat Symbols and Endings
Identifying Keys Based on Sharps
Sharps Indicated at the Beginning of a Staff
Dotted Notes
The Student and Tutor worked on scales (D major and G major) and applied music theory concepts to playing "Jingle Bells" and "Stay With Me." The session emphasized correct fingering, chord progressions, and identifying the key of a song. The student was encouraged to rest and practice the new fingering techniques.
Chords with Slash Notation
Key Signatures and Sharps
Reading Sheet Music: Notes and Fingering
D Major Scale
Chord Inversions
Approach & tools used in piano classes
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Ear Training Software
Chord & Scale Reference Apps
Metronome Apps
Interactive piano lessons
Parent feedback
Chat for quick help
Weekend lessons
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