Ana Manrique
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Ana Manrique
Masters degree
/ 55 min
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 Technique
Chord Theory
Finger Placement & Hand Position
Rhythm and Timing
Scales and Arpeggios
Piano Repertoire
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Piano for adults
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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 identifying and playing various major, minor, suspended, and seventh chords on the piano. They also reviewed rhythmic accuracy in a song, focusing on note durations, and discussed the theoretical basis of chord inversions and the definition of seventh chords. The Tutor advised the Student to write chord names on the sheet music for future practice, with plans to delve deeper into suspended and seventh chords in the next class.
Chord Inversions
Rhythmic Precision: Note Durations and Ties
Suspended Chords (Sus4)
Seventh Chords
Major and Minor Triads
Student and Tutor practiced piano, working on specific songs to improve chord transitions, rhythmic accuracy, and note reading. They focused particularly on understanding and applying musical rests for the right hand while coordinating with left-hand chords. The next session was scheduled for Tuesday.
Rhythmic Chord Duration in Measures
Understanding the Quarter Note Rest (The 'Squiggly Line')
Independent Hand Coordination with Rests
Maintaining Proper Hand and Wrist Position
The Student and Tutor continued their piano lesson, reviewing major scales and practicing the song 'Yesterday' with a focus on rhythm and metronome usage. They then began analyzing a new intermediate piece, 'Joy to the World,' identifying its key, time signature, and practicing the initial chords for the left hand. Homework involves practicing scales, refining rhythm with the metronome for 'Yesterday,' and memorizing piano chords for the new song.
Dominant Seventh Chords
Memorizing Chord Names and Notes
Left-Hand Chord Inversions
Determining Song Key
Metronome Integration for Songs
Student and Tutor continued their piano lesson, focusing on practicing "Fur Elise" and "Yesterday." The Student demonstrated playing both pieces, discussing challenges with tempo, note accuracy, and chord voicings, receiving detailed instruction on interpreting musical notation. They also reviewed pedal technique and made corrections to their "Yesterday" sheet music for future practice.
Left-Hand Chord Simplification: Root and Fifth
Reading Musical Notation
Interpreting Rests in Music Notation
Interpreting Ties in Music Notation
Student and Tutor focused on piano technique, reviewing metronome synchronization with scales and chords, and then began working on a new song, "Yesterday." They practiced rhythmic accuracy and learned to interpret and integrate chord symbols for left-hand accompaniment. Student will continue practicing the exercises and the first page of the new song.
Navigating Song Structure: Verses and Choruses
Enhancing Sound with Chord Inversions
Decoding Note Durations and Rests
Metronome Mastery for Rhythmic Accuracy
Unlocking Harmony: Chord Symbols and Voicings
The Student and Tutor celebrated their one-year anniversary of piano lessons. The session focused on practicing a new song, including identifying its key signature, understanding musical notation like ties, and accurately playing right-hand melodies. They then worked on integrating left-hand chords, with the Student experimenting with different voicings. The Student set a goal to practice piano daily in the upcoming year.
Key Signature: F Major (One Flat)
Musical Ties: Connecting Notes
Applying Accidentals: B♭ vs. B♮
Left-Hand Chord Accompaniment
Right-Hand Melody & Note Recognition
Approach & tools used in piano classes
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Ear Training Software
Chord & Scale Reference Apps
Metronome Apps
Interactive piano lessons
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Weekend lessons
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