Japs Cunanan

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Japs Cunanan

Bachelors degree

/ 55 min

Japs graduated from St. Paul University

Japs graduated from St. Paul University
Japs graduated from St. Paul University

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Learner types for music lessons

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Music for intermediate

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Music for beginners

Types of music lessons

Music Production

Music Production

Music Composition

Music Composition

Sight-Reading

Sight-Reading

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Digital Audio Workstation

Music Mixing

Music Mixing

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Sound Engineering

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Music concepts taught by Japs

Student learned about 13 hours ago

The tutor and student worked on developing music reading skills for the piano, including identifying notes, understanding pickup measures, and transcribing melodies. They also practiced forming various chords on the ukulele, with a focus on G7. The student was assigned to practice the reviewed piano pieces and ukulele chords for future lessons.

Hand Position Shifts on Musical Instruments

Ukulele Chord Fingerings

Music Reading: Note to Number Conversion

Musical Notation: Pickup Notes

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Student learned 4 days ago

The Student and Tutor worked on foundational skills for both ukulele and piano. For ukulele, the Student learned to tune the instrument, read chord diagrams, and practice basic chords (C, A minor, F, G7, C7, A7), with homework assigned to improve chord transitions. On the piano, the Student practiced two-hand melodies, scales (E flat, A flat), and played several well-known songs, with further reading practice assigned as follow-up.

Introduction to Two-Hand Piano Reading

Smooth Ukulele Chord Transitions

Developing Proper Ukulele Finger Technique

Interpreting Ukulele Chord Diagrams

Ukulele Tuning Fundamentals

Essential Ukulele Chords: C

A minor

F

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Student learned 5 days ago

The Student and Tutor focused on piano technique and sight-reading. They reviewed existing pieces, identified chord patterns, and practiced new sections with an emphasis on grace notes and complex left-hand harmonies. The Tutor introduced a new piece, "Claire DeLoon," explaining its key signature, and assigned it for daily practice.

Sheet Music Reading: Key Signatures & Harmony

Arpeggio & Rolled Chord Techniques

Grace Notes (Ornaments)

Chord Shape Recognition & Memorization

Left-Hand Chord Voicings & Progressions

Effective Piano Practice Strategies

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Student learned 9 days ago

The Tutor and Student worked on piano technique, focusing on two-hand coordination and reading sheet music. They reviewed practice pieces, introduced new two-hand exercises, and discussed learning strategies for songs found online. The Student also demonstrated familiarity with several existing songs.

Ukulele Basics: Tuning and Fretting

Repetition and Practice Strategies

Finger Numbering and Notation

Proper Hand Positioning and Posture

Learning Music Through YouTube Tutorials

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Student learned 9 days ago

The student and tutor worked on piano technique, focusing on passages from "Spring Theme" and "Für Elise." They addressed hand coordination, reading complex musical notation, and developing automaticity through practice strategies. The student was advised to focus on consistent tempo and smooth hand transitions for the practiced pieces.

Tempo Consistency and Fluctuations

Hand Coordination and Crossing Over

Automated Movement and Muscle Memory

Efficient Hand Positioning and Preparation

Rhythmic Synchronization Between Hands

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Student learned 11 days ago

The tutor and student worked on advanced piano chord voicings and the application of the pentatonic scale. They practiced transitional licks, shell voicings, and a basic 12-bar blues progression, with a focus on visualizing musical concepts and developing rhythmic precision.

Pentatonic Scale Application

Shell Voicings and Chord Analysis

12-Bar Blues Progression

The Diminished Interval in Blues

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