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
Finger Placement & Hand Position
Piano Technique
Ear training
Scales and Arpeggios
Rhythm and Timing
Chord Theory
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Piano for kids
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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 reviewed several piano pieces by simulating a concert performance, practicing songs from their current repertoire. They specifically focused on improving pedal technique for "Crazy Man Song" and discussed the Student's progress with inversions. The session also included planning for a new song, "Free Falling" by Tom Petty, for the Student to practice for their next lesson.
Understanding & Applying Chord Inversions
Precision in Sustain Pedal (Right Pedal) Usage
Active Note Reading for Enhanced Understanding
Effective Piano Practice & Repertoire Development
The Student and Tutor focused on piano technique, addressing challenges with reading notes beyond the staff and mastering 16th note rhythms. They practiced arpeggio patterns for various chords and refined rhythmic accuracy in several assigned pieces, particularly for dotted quarter notes. The Student will continue practicing these concepts and marking their sheet music, with the next session scheduled in two weeks.
Reading Ledger Line Notes
Mastering 16th Note Rhythm (The 'Chocolate' Method)
Left-Hand Arpeggio/Chord Inversion Pattern
Understanding Dotted Quarter Note Duration
Rhythm Practice with Drum Beats (Metronome Alternative)
Student and Tutor focused on piano techniques, practicing broken major and minor chords, and identifying 7th chords. They explored the concept of inversions for smoother playability and engaged in an improvisation exercise in C major. The session concluded with applying these concepts to the song 'Yesterday', discussing optimal chord voicings. The next session is scheduled for October 28th.
Developing Piano "Muscle Memory"
Optimizing Bass Lines
Improvisation with Diatonic Chords
Chord Inversions for Playability
Broken Chords (Arpeggios) & Scales
The Student and Tutor reviewed the concept of seven chords and practiced "Joy to the World," clarifying specific notes and their musical function. They then began learning a new technical exercise, "Pagaglia" by Handel, analyzing its structure, key, rhythmic patterns, and detailed fingering for both hands. The Student will continue practicing these pieces, and the Tutor will send the music for the new piece.
Applying D Major Chords and Understanding Melody Separation
Essential Musical Notation: Ledger Lines and Rhythmic Values
Introduction to Pagaglia by Handel: A Technical Study
Pagaglia Left-Hand Technique and Fingering Strategies
Pagaglia Right-Hand Melodic Patterns and Structure
The Student and Tutor focused on understanding and identifying various chord types, specifically dominant seventh chords (A7, C7, G7) and a suspended chord (A sus 4). They practiced identifying the constituent notes of these chords, learned about chord inversions, and discussed effective hand distribution for playing these chords on the piano.
Dominant Seventh Chords: Tension and Definition
Suspended Chords (sus4)
Overview of Seventh Chord Types
Constructing Dominant Seventh Chords
Seventh Chord Inversions
Practical Voicing for Seventh Chords
The Student and Tutor practiced piano skills, beginning with a chord identification game to reinforce various major and minor chords. They then attempted to play the song "Yesterday" by following chord charts with a backing track, which proved challenging. The session concluded with practice on C major scales to a metronome and parts of "Hallelujah," with plans for the Student to focus on more consistent practice and reschedule the next session for the following Wednesday.
Piano Chord Identification & Recall
Managing Practice & External Stressors
Playing Along with a Song (Karaoke Style)
Major Scales and Rhythmic Foundations
Approach & tools used in piano classes
Chord & Scale Reference Apps
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Ear Training Software
Metronome Apps
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