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
Ear training
Rhythm and Timing
Piano Technique
Music theory
Scales and Arpeggios
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Types of learners for piano lessons
Piano for Adults
Piano for Beginners
Piano for Kids
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 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
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
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
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
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
Eighth
and Sixteenth Notes
Chord Inversions
Slash Chords
Musical Rhythm and Timing
Chord Progressions
Approach & tools used in piano classes
Metronome Apps
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Chord & Scale Reference Apps
Ear Training Software
Interactive piano lessons
Chat for quick help
Weekend lessons
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