Joao Felix
Shape silence into music — discover your own creative voice at keys of the piano. The journey starts today!
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Joao Felix
Masters 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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Joao - Your piano teacher
Hello My name is Joao and I have over a decade of experience performing and giving music lessons. Besides my master's degrees in architecture and a piano course on the conservatory, I am also a self taught bass player. Currently I also play keyboard and bass on a Toronto based band. Let's go on the amazing journey of what is how to learn a new musical instrument together! I welcome students of all ages, from beginner to intermediate level. You're to old to learn!!! Doesn't matter if you have zero experience or if you just wanna learn a couple of songs to play at the next family Christmas party and be the star of the night. We can tailor a specific program just for you!!! I am able to offer piano lessons in two different languages to better adapt to your specific needs. English or Portuguese are the options. I am fluent in both of them. Let's get in touch and schedule your next lesson!
Your piano teacher skills
Piano Technique
Finger Placement & Hand Position
Rhythm and Timing
Sight Reading
Performance Skills
Types of learners for piano lessons
Piano for kids
Piano for adults
Piano for beginners
Piano for intermediate
Piano lessons at a glance
I offer engaging and progressive piano lessons tailored for kids or adults, from complete beginners to intermediates. Having been trained in classical piano and also being a lover of modern music, my teaching style is creative and empathetic without ever forgetting the important fundamentals. I follow a curriculum that blends classical teaching with contemporary techniques. I provide personalized tutoring to ensure your individual progress is the best it can be. My methodology strengths lie in fostering a deep understanding of piano fundamentals while nurturing a great love for music in students of all ages and levels. After an initial conversation and assessment of your musical knowledge and skills, together we can tailor the best personalized plan so you can achieve your desired goals. Let's get in touch and start your musical adventure!!!
92% students praise the teaching style
Student appreciate the way lessons are conducted by the teacher
Rated 4.9/5 by parents for piano classes
Families love the balance between structure and creativity in each lesson
Piano lessons tailored to personal goals
Helps students focus on classical, pop, or other styles they love
Different types of piano lessons
Piano
Grand Piano
Digital Piano
Upright Piano
Classical Piano
Acoustic Piano
Flexible Scheduling
Allows 1h early scheduling
Allows 1h early rescheduling
Can wait for 20 mins after joining
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Piano concepts taught by Joao
The tutor guided the student through piano practice, focusing on improving tempo control, using a metronome, and understanding musical notation for expression. The student practiced specific pieces, applying concepts like legato and dynamic variations, and was assigned homework to practice divided sections of a piece.
Legato Technique
Dynamic Markings: Volume Control
Tempo and Rhythm: The Metronome's Role
Piano Mechanics: Understanding Sound Production
Practice Strategy: Chunking and Repetition
The Student and Tutor reviewed piano pieces, focusing on musicality and rhythmic accuracy. They then delved into music theory, specifically accidentals (sharps and flats), key signatures, and the construction of major scales using interval patterns. The Student was assigned several pieces and scale exercises for homework.
Musical Phrasing and Relaxation
Introduction to Sharps and Flats
Major Scale Construction
Key Signatures and Mood Association
The tutor and student worked through piano pieces "Music Land," "Patterns," and "Runaway River," focusing on hand coordination, tempo control, and understanding musical notation. The student practiced playing scales and melodies, received feedback on errors, and was assigned these pieces for homework to reinforce the learned techniques.
Piano Practice Methodology
Tempo and Rhythm Development
Musical Notation: Dots and Ties
Left Hand vs. Right Hand Practice
Understanding Sharps and Flats
The tutor and student reviewed piano pieces involving complex rhythms and polyrhythms, then delved into music theory concepts like transposing and the use of sharps and flats. The student practiced new exercises incorporating black keys and will continue with these concepts and assigned theory homework.
Rhythmic Exploration and Notation
Transposing and Key Signatures
Sharps and Flats: Enharmonic Equivalents
Left-Hand Dexterity and Layered Sound
The student practiced piano pieces, focusing on tempo, finger placement, and understanding different time signatures. They reviewed musical notation and were introduced to new concepts like quavers and sharps/flats for upcoming lessons. The tutor assigned homework to review specific pieces and to prepare for the next book.
Introduction to Quavers (Eighth Notes)
Expressive Interpretation: Starting on the Third Beat
Dividing Pieces into Manageable Sections
Understanding Time Signatures: 3/4 vs. 4/4
Identifying and Correcting Note Errors
Finger Numbering and Position Changes
Tempo Consistency
The Student and Tutor reviewed timing and rhythm in new piano pieces, focusing on internal counting and finger dexterity. The lesson introduced major and minor chords, including identifying intervals within chords. The Student was assigned 'Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen' for review and was asked to preview 'The Banjo Picker'.
Three Four Time Signature
Connecting Notes Across Bars
Major Chords
Minor Chords
Doodling Exercises
Four Four Time Signature
Approach & tools used in piano classes
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
DAWs
Metronome Apps
Interactive piano lessons
Open Q&A
Weekend lessons
Pets are welcomed
Note taking
Chat for quick help
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