Ana Manrique
Come and learn your favorite songs on the piano with me, no matter if you are 8 or 80 years old, start fulfilling your dream of learning now!
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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
Scales and Arpeggios
Music theory
Ear training
Sight Reading
Piano Technique
Finger Placement & Hand Position
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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
Student and Tutor had a piano lesson focusing on major scales, fingering techniques, and musical dynamics. They reviewed the notes for F sharp major, D major, and A major scales, including concepts like double sharps and enharmonic equivalents. The session concluded with practicing dynamics in a piece and discussing strategies for learning new songs, including two Beatles tunes, 'Yesterday' and 'Let It Be'.
Fingering Flexibility & Adaptation
Major Scale Construction and Enharmonic Equivalents
Effective Warm-up Strategies
Understanding Musical Dynamics & Expression
Identifying Key Signatures
Strategic Song Learning Approaches
The Student and Tutor engaged in a piano practice session, working on several songs including 'Hallelujah,' 'Reason to Believe,' 'Für Elise,' and 'Desperado.' A key new technique introduced was the proper application of the sustain pedal in conjunction with chord changes, requiring improved foot-hand coordination. The Student plans to continue practicing these pieces, focusing on pedal usage and key touch.
Consistent Daily Practice & Warm-up Routines
Achieving Fluid Chord Transitions
Mastering Sustain Pedal Technique
Dynamic Control and Song Structure Navigation
Memorizing Notes and Keys through Repertoire
Student and Tutor explored major scales starting on black keys, learning specific fingering techniques for scales like F sharp major and C sharp major. They delved into the theoretical rationale behind note naming, such as E sharp and F double sharp, and applied the major scale formula (TTSTTTS) to construct various sharp scales. The session concluded with the Student performing "Für Elise," receiving feedback on left-hand fluidity, sustain pedal usage, and dynamic interpretation, with an emphasis on practicing these elements for homework.
Introducing Major Scales with Sharps
The Major Scale Formula: Tone-Semitone Pattern
Enharmonic Notes and Double Sharps
Practical Scale Construction: D sharp and A sharp Major
Enharmonic Scale Equivalence: A sharp vs. B flat Major
Expressive Piano Performance: Dynamics
Rhythm
and Pedal
The session focused on developing the Student's piano skills through ear training, broken chord practice, and rhythm exercises. The Student practiced identifying major and minor chords and playing broken chords in various keys. They also worked on a musical piece, clarifying musical notation like repeats and slurs, and analyzing its key. The Student plans to continue practicing these concepts.
Navigating Sheet Music: Repeats and Endings
Musical Phrasing with Slurs (Ties)
Accidentals and Their Scope
Playing Broken Chords (Arpeggios) Technique
Rhythm Fundamentals: Notes and Rests
Major and Minor Chords: Ear Training
The Student and Tutor engaged in a piano lesson covering music theory concepts and practical application. They focused on ear training for major and minor chords, the construction of minor chords, and an introduction to different types of seventh chords. The Student also practiced playing "Hallelujah" and "Für Elise," receiving feedback on rhythm, phrasing, dynamics, and fingering. The Tutor committed to sending a sheet with minor chords and researching the story of "Für Elise" for follow-up.
Major and Minor Chord Identification
Enhancing "Hallelujah" Performance through Singing
Diminished Chords (Brief Introduction)
Understanding Seventh Chords (X7 and Xmaj7)
Constructing Minor Chords
Student and Tutor worked on piano technique and musicality, focusing on rhythm exercises, major chords, and the interpretation of pieces like "Hallelujah" and "Für Elise." They reviewed note values, fingering, and introduced musical dynamics. Student expressed interest in learning Christmas songs for future sessions.
Musical Dynamics: Expressive Performance
Managing Practice Frustration
Decoding Musical Structure & Fingering
Song Interpretation vs. Metronomic Practice
Rhythmic Precision & Note Durations
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PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Chord & Scale Reference Apps
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