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
Piano Repertoire
Ear training
Finger Placement & Hand Position
Chord Theory
Rhythm and Timing
Music theory
Types of learners for piano lessons
Piano for Kids
Piano for Adults
Piano for Beginners
Piano for Intermediate
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 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
Fingering Adjustments for Comfort
Left Hand Voicings and Chord Choices
New Fingering Patterns for Melodic Passages
F Major Scale
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.
Sharps Indicated at the Beginning of a Staff
Identifying Keys Based on Sharps
Repeat Symbols and Endings
Dotted Notes
Flats Indicated at the Beginning of a Staff
Root Position Chords
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.
Key Signatures and Sharps
Chords with Slash Notation
Reading Sheet Music: Notes and Fingering
D Major Scale
Chord Inversions
The student practiced piano, focusing on scales, arpeggios, chord progressions, and proper hand positioning. They worked on the songs "Still Alive," "Jingle Bells," and began learning "Silent Night", reviewing music theory concepts along the way. The Tutor will send additional major scale fingerings and the complete version of "Jingle Bells".
G Major Scale
Arpeggios
Key Signatures (G Major and C Major)
Chord Voicings
B♭ Major Scale
Reading Music: Notes and Rhythms
The session focused on piano exercises, including breathing techniques while playing, music reading, and chord inversions. The Student practiced exercises from the Sherney book and worked on 'Happy Birthday' to improve chord transitions. There was a homework assignment to practice the exercises covered in the session.
Chord Inversions
Pinky and Thumb in Bass Accompaniment
Finger Numbers
Treble Clef Notes
Inhaling and Exhaling While Playing
Measures and Time Signatures
Dotted Half Notes
The Student practiced note reading, rhythm exercises, and playing songs, including "Happy Birthday" and "Stay With Me" on the piano. They worked on chord inversions and playing along with a song recording to improve timing and coordination. The assigned homework involves identifying chord inversions for a new song.
Reading Music Notes (C
E
G)
Quarter Rest
Playing Chords (C Major)
Inverting Chords (G Major)
Happy Birthday Chord Progression (C
G
Approach & tools used in piano classes
Chord & Scale Reference Apps
Ear Training Software
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Metronome Apps
Interactive piano lessons
Parent feedback
Chat for quick help
Weekend lessons
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