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
Ear training
Piano Technique
Scales and Arpeggios
Music theory
Chord Theory
Finger Placement & Hand Position
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Types of learners for piano lessons
Piano for Beginners
Piano for Adults
Piano for Intermediate
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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 Tutor and Student worked on piano exercises focusing on major keys, rhythmic figures (quarter, eighth, and sixteenth notes), and chord practice. They applied these concepts to a song, covering chord identification, inversions, and rhythm, with homework assigned for continued practice.
Major Scales and Key Signatures
Chord Progressions in D Major
Chord Inversions and Bass Notes
Rhythmic Figures and Syllable Association
The Tutor and Student worked on piano technique, specifically scales, arpeggios in F major, and the introduction and chords of a new song. They practiced specific fingerings, complex rhythms, and chord progressions, with a plan to continue practicing the song and learn new material in the next session.
F Major Scale & Fingerings
Arpeggio Practice in F Major
Chord Progressions and Rhythmic Patterns
Metronome Use for Timing
The student and tutor worked on various musical rhythms, including quarter notes, eighth notes, and sixteenth notes, using mnemonic devices like "chocolate" and "apple." They practiced playing these rhythms at different tempos and analyzed specific measures within a song to improve rhythmic accuracy, with a focus on dotted quarter and dotted half notes. Homework involves continuing to practice these rhythms and attempting to apply them on the piano.
Rhythmic Note Values and Syllable Association
Dotted Quarter Note Duration
Role of Hands in Rhythm and Tempo
Understanding Note Ties
The Tutor and Student worked on piano technique, specifically the F major scale and arpeggios, and then practiced a melody and its accompanying chords. They also introduced a metronome for rhythm practice and discussed strategies for coordinating both hands while playing melodies and harmonies. The session concluded with the Tutor sharing practice materials.
Chord Voicings and Inversions
Melody Playing with Chord Accompaniment
Metronome Usage for Rhythm
Arpeggio Practice in F Major
F Major Scale and Fingering
The tutor and student worked on piano skills, beginning with the F major scale and a four-chord exercise in that key, focusing on arpeggios. They then moved to the E flat major scale and chords, preparing for a specific song by practicing chord sequences and rhythms. The student was encouraged to practice these exercises before the next session.
F Major Scale and Fingering
B-flat Major Scale and Fingering
Chords in E-flat Major
Arpeggio and Chord Progression Rhythm
The student and tutor reviewed rhythmic exercises with quarter, eighth, and sixteenth notes, focusing on metronome accuracy and timing. They also practiced incorporating the sustain pedal into their playing and began working on specific musical pieces, including "The Journey" and the song "When I Fall In Love." The homework assignment is to continue practicing the song and a specific exercise.
Metronome Use and Beat Perception
Pedal Technique: Sustain and Articulation
Coordination: Hands
Feet
and Rhythm
Rhythmic Subdivision: Eighth and Sixteenth Notes
Approach & tools used in piano classes
Chord & Scale Reference Apps
Metronome Apps
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Ear Training Software
Interactive piano lessons
Weekend lessons
Parent feedback
Chat for quick help
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