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
Piano Repertoire
Piano Technique
Finger Placement & Hand Position
Music theory
Chord Theory
Rhythm and Timing
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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 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.
Performance Integration & Self-Awareness
Hand Independence & Coordination
Musical Phrasing & Articulation
Melodic & Harmonic Accuracy
Five-Finger Warm-up Drills
Rhythmic Precision in 3/4 Time
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.
Introduction to Chords
Arpeggios
and Inversions
Applying Dynamics for Song Interpretation
Gradual Dynamic Changes: Crescendo and Retardando
Piano Warm-up and Key Exploration
Musical Dynamics: Expressing Volume
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.
Left-Hand Bass Note Technique
Right-Hand Broken Chords (Arpeggios)
Synchronizing Chord Changes with Lyrics
Understanding Song Sectional Structure
The Student and Tutor engaged in a Piano lesson, focusing on advanced rhythmic coordination exercises and foundational theory. They practiced an exercise combining quarter and eighth notes across both hands, clarified the concept of 16th notes relative to a metronome beat, and meticulously worked through the rhythmic introduction of the song "Hallelujah." The Tutor encouraged ongoing practice of these specific rhythmic patterns and coordination techniques.
Distinguishing Beat from Musical Rhythm
Musical Notation: Identifying Eighth and Sixteenth Notes
Hallelujah Introduction: Bass Line & Chord Voicing
Decoding 16th Notes & Metronome Synchronization
Hand Coordination for Rhythmic Independence
The Student and Tutor engaged in a piano lesson, practicing a two-hand coordination warm-up exercise across scales and working on F major arpeggios. They also reviewed and practiced sections of the songs "Desperado" and "Take it to the Limit." The Tutor advised the Student to continue practicing the warm-up exercise and arpeggios slowly, focusing on individual scales and parts.
Rhythmic Coordination Warm-up
Scale Mastery: Finger Placement and Crossover
Arpeggio Execution: "Chocolate Chords" with Metronome
Effective Practice Strategies & Mindset
Song Application & Chord Integration
Student and Tutor worked on piano chord practice, including C, A minor, F, G, and E7, and the C major scale. The main focus was on learning the intro and chorus of the song "Hallelujah" using broken chords (arpeggios) and specific inversions. The Student was assigned to practice these sections, and the Tutor agreed to provide a written guide for the intro and a sheet detailing all chord inversions.
Review of Basic Chords and C Major Scale
Hallelujah Intro: Broken Chords (Arpeggios) with Inversions
Mastering Chord Inversions: Root
First
and Second
Applying Arpeggios and Inversions to Song Sections (Hallelujah Chorus/Verse)
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