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
Finger Placement & Hand Position
Rhythm and Timing
Piano Technique
Sight Reading
Ear training
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Types of learners for piano lessons
Piano for adults
Piano for beginners
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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 worked on improving piano playing techniques, focusing on rhythmic accuracy with a "chocolate latte" exercise and practicing specific pieces like "Für Elise" and "Hallelujah." The student also demonstrated progress on "Moon River," and they discussed strategies for managing rhythmic difficulties, including using the metronome and focusing on flow.
Metronome Use for Tempo Control
Musical Interpretation and Expression
Rhythmic Understanding in 6/8 Time
Arpeggios and Broken Chords
Student and Tutor continued their piano lesson, focusing on practicing the song "Hallelujah," including its introduction, verses, and chorus. They clarified broken chord patterns, metronome usage, pedal application, and chord inversions. The session also covered effective practice strategies, including integrating warm-up exercises and adjusting metronome speed. The Student will continue practicing the song with these detailed instructions.
Mastering Broken Chords & Arpeggios
Metronome Use & Tempo Management
"Hallelujah" Song Chordal Structure & Voicings
Sustain Pedal for Enhanced Sound
Optimized Piano Practice Routines
The student and Tutor reviewed the student's piano practice on existing songs and then began learning "Hallelujah." The session focused on understanding and practicing broken chords, specific fingering for the song's intro and verses, and minor chord modifications. They also confirmed the schedule for the next class.
Chord Inversions (C Major Second Inversion)
Modifying Chord Voicings for Musical Effect
Musical Form: Intro
Verse
and Chorus Structure
Broken Chords (Arpeggios) vs. Block Chords
Effective Fingering for Melodic Lines
Piano Dynamics: Playing Softer (Piano & Pianissimo)
Student and Tutor engaged in a piano lesson, focusing on technical warm-ups and the practice of two songs, "Desperado" and "Hallelujah." They worked on specific phrasing, rhythm, and chord voicings within the pieces, with the Student committing to practicing challenging sections, particularly a chorus rhythm for homework.
Five-Finger Warm-up Drills
Melodic & Harmonic Accuracy
Rhythmic Precision in 3/4 Time
Musical Phrasing & Articulation
Hand Independence & Coordination
Performance Integration & Self-Awareness
The session focused on piano practice and fundamental music theory. The Student worked on warm-ups in C, G, and F, and practiced 'Desperado' and 'Take It To The Limit.' The Tutor introduced musical dynamics, including terms like piano, forte, crescendo, and ritardando, and assigned 'Hallelujah' for future practice, providing the chords.
Piano Warm-up and Key Exploration
Musical Dynamics: Expressing Volume
Gradual Dynamic Changes: Crescendo and Retardando
Applying Dynamics for Song Interpretation
Introduction to Chords
Arpeggios
and Inversions
The Student and Tutor continued their work on playing the song "Hallelujah" on the piano, focusing on refining the introduction, understanding the chord structure for the verses, and practicing the chorus. They clarified techniques for left-hand sustain, the pattern for broken chords in the right hand, and how to synchronize chords with lyrics. The Student plans to practice these sections upon returning from an upcoming vacation.
Right-Hand Broken Chords (Arpeggios)
Understanding Song Sectional Structure
Synchronizing Chord Changes with Lyrics
Left-Hand Bass Note Technique
Approach & tools used in piano classes
Chord & Scale Reference Apps
Metronome Apps
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Ear Training Software
Interactive piano lessons
Chat for quick help
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Weekend lessons
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