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

Ana graduated from Central University of Catalonia
Ana graduated from Central University of Catalonia

Your piano teacher skills

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Finger Placement & Hand Position

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Ear training

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Rhythm and Timing

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Piano Technique

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Music theory

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Scales and Arpeggios

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Types of learners for piano lessons

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Piano for Adults

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Piano for Beginners

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Piano for Kids

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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.

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Piano concepts taught by Ana

Student learned 3 days ago

The Student and Tutor worked extensively on applying rhythmic patterns to piano pieces, understanding slash chords and their bass progressions, and differentiating between musical time signatures like 3/4. They also touched upon key signatures and chord construction within specific keys, with plans to continue practicing these advanced techniques.

Rhythm vs. Melody in Piano

Chord Inversions

Slash Chords and Bass Notes

Time Signatures: 3/4 vs. 4/4

Seventh Chords

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Student learned 3 days ago

The student and tutor worked on improving rhythmic accuracy in piano playing, focusing on sixteenth notes and the song "Moon River." They discussed music theory concepts including the circle of fifths, arpeggios, and key signatures. The student will continue practicing the left hand's rhythm for "Moon River" and will focus on specific practice methods.

Rhythm and Note Durations

The Circle of Fifths

Key Signatures and Exceptions

Arpeggios vs. Block Chords

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Student learned 4 days ago

The Tutor and Student worked on learning piano chords and inversions for the song "Almost Is Never Enough." They analyzed the intro, verse, pre-chorus, and chorus, focusing on specific chord progressions and transitions using inversions to improve playing efficiency. The session concluded with practice and a review of the chorus.

Seventh Chords (D7 and Gmaj7)

Melody and Harmony in Song Structure

Chord Voicings and Transitions

Chord Inversions

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Student learned 9 days ago

The student and tutor worked on musical rhythm and note values, practicing with quarter, eighth, and sixteenth notes using scales and a specific song. They employed mnemonic devices to aid in rhythmic understanding and planned for the student to send in new songs for practice.

Rhythmic Notation and Meter

Musical Symbols: Fermata

Metronome Usage for Timing

Musical Scales and Finger Exercises

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Student learned 11 days ago

The tutor and student worked on piano technique, focusing on rhythmic accuracy with scales and dotted quarter notes. They practiced playing scales at increasing tempos and worked on executing a song, with the student receiving guidance on maintaining a steady beat and managing tempo challenges.

Agility and Coordination Exercises

Tempo and Metronome Practice

Dotted Quarter Notes and Their Counting

Rhythmic Subdivision: Quarter

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Student learned 17 days ago

The piano lesson focused on learning and practicing specific chord inversions and their application in a song. The student worked on identifying and playing chord sequences with correct fingerings and rhythms for various song sections, including the chorus and pre-chorus.

Chord Inversions

Slash Chords

Musical Rhythm and Timing

Chord Progressions

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Approach & tools used in piano classes

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Metronome Apps

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PDF Sheet Music Libraries

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Chord & Scale Reference Apps

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Ear Training Software

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Weekend lessons

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