Japs Cunanan
Discover the Art of Improvisation, learn Piano and Theory, Jazz, Classical and note reading
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Japs Cunanan
Bachelors degree
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Each lesson is 55 min
50 lessons
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30 lessons
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20 lessons
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10 lessons
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Japs - Your piano teacher
Hi, I'm Japs—a passionate music educator with formal university training and over 12 years of teaching experience. I specialize in a variety of subjects including music theory, ear training, improvisation, sight-reading, and more. Whether you're into Jazz, Classical Piano, Pop, or a blend of styles, I provide lessons tailored to your skill level—from complete beginners to advanced players. My teaching style is flexible and student-centered, focusing on personalized learning to enhance performance skills, develop solid technique, and deepen musical understanding. I aim to make every lesson engaging, productive, and fun. Whether you're preparing for exams, competitions, auditions, performances, or just want to enjoy making music, I’m here to support your goals. Let’s hit the right notes together in your musical journey and unlock your full creative potential!
Japs graduated from St. Paul University
Your piano teacher skills
Ear training
Performance Skills
Pedaling Techniques
Music theory
Scales and Arpeggios
Rhythm and Timing
Chord Theory
Improvisation
Types of learners for piano lessons
Piano for advanced
Piano for kids
Piano for adults
Piano for beginners
Piano for intermediate
Piano lessons at a glance
My teaching methodology is student-centered and tailored to each learner’s unique goals, learning style, and pace. I believe that music education should be both structured and inspiring, so I combine technical training with creative exploration. Lessons include a balanced mix of music theory, ear training, sight-reading, improvisation, and performance skills. Whether a student prefers learning by ear or through sheet music, I adapt my approach to suit their needs. I encourage consistent practice, clear goal-setting, and musical expression to build strong fundamentals and confidence. I also integrate listening and analysis to deepen musical understanding. From beginners discovering the basics to advanced students preparing for performances, auditions, or exams, I strive to create a supportive, engaging, and motivating environment that fosters growth, discipline, and a lifelong love of music. My goal is to help each student become a confident, independent, and expressive musician.
Different types of piano lessons
Piano
Grand Piano
Player Piano
Digital Piano
Upright Piano
Jazz Piano
Flexible Scheduling
Allows 1h early scheduling
Allows 1h early rescheduling
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Piano concepts taught by Japs
The student and tutor worked on piano techniques, including scale practice with a metronome and chord identification for a specific song. They reviewed music theory concepts like sharps, flats, and key signatures, and practiced executing chord progressions and melodic lines.
Metronome Practice for Scales
Chord Progressions and Inversions
Enharmonic Equivalents and Key Signatures
Whole and Half Steps in Melodic Movement
The session covered advanced music theory concepts including the circle of fifths for flatter keys, piano scale fingering for flatter keys, and theoretical concepts like double sharps and flats. The tutor and student also analyzed chord relationships, specifically the 5-1 and 2-5-1 progressions, using song examples and discussing chord substitutions.
The 5-1 and 2-5 Chord Relationships
Piano Fingering Principles for Flat Keys
Flat Keys and the Circle of Fifths
Chord Substitutions and Creative Voicings
The tutor and student explored advanced piano music theory, including seventh chords, the construction of major and minor chords, and the significance of specific intervals. They discussed practical applications like chord voicings, arrangements, and musical sequences, with the student practicing and demonstrating their understanding.
Chord Voicings & Simplification
Major vs. Minor Chords: The "Gender" of Sound
Understanding Seven Chords and Intervals
The Hierarchy of Notes in a Chord
Sequences and Patterns in Music
The Tutor and Student explored piano scales, focusing on fingering challenges in F major. They then studied the Circle of Fifths, music notation (clefs and staff), and how sharps and flats are added to keys. The lesson progressed to chord construction, including 'over chords,' voicings, voice leading principles (common tones, nearest notes), and chord inversions, with practice applying these concepts to the 1-6-2-5 progression and individual chords.
Musical Staff and Clefs
Chord Inversions
Chord Voicing and Voice Leading
Circle of Fifths
The student practiced scales, arpeggios, and identifying whole and half steps on the piano. They also worked on a piece to differentiate major and minor chords and started on a new piece called Rondo Alurka. The student was assigned scales, arpeggios, the major/minor piece, and the first part of Rondo Alurka as homework.
Scales Practice
Arpeggios
Whole and Half Steps
Major and Minor Sounds
Fingering
The Student and Tutor worked on understanding musical intervals (whole and half steps) and the difference between major and minor chords, focusing on how to alter the third to change between major and minor. The Student practiced applying these concepts to a song in A flat major, specifically working on the left-hand chords and transitions. The Tutor assigned reviewing the material and figuring out the right hand for the next part of the song.
Music Grammar: Following the Alphabet
Key Signatures and Number of Flats
Major vs. Minor Chords
Whole Step vs. Half Step
Approach & tools used in piano classes
Metronome Apps
Chord & Scale Reference Apps
Virtual Piano Apps
Looping Software
Backing Track Libraries
Ear Training Software
Interactive piano lessons
Mobile joining
Open Q&A
Record lessons
Pets are welcomed
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