Joao Felix
Shape silence into music — discover your own creative voice at keys of the piano. The journey starts today!
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Piano lessons - Joao Felix
Masters degree
/ 30 min
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!
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
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!!!
Your piano teacher skills
Performance Skills
Rhythm and Timing
Piano Technique
Finger Placement & Hand Position
Sight Reading

Piano concept taught by Joao
The Student practiced rhythm and timing with a focus on pieces that required hand switching and unconventional finger placements. The Tutor provided explanations and strategies to aid in learning these new techniques. The Student was assigned a new piece as homework, with instructions to divide it into sections and practice hand coordination.
Counting and Timing
Hand Switching
Finger Placement and Skipping Fingers
Reading Music: Line Transitions
Musical Annotations
Simultaneous Notes
Understanding the *Why*
The Student and Tutor covered the basics of reading music notation, including the staff, notes, clefs, and time signatures. The Student practiced playing simple exercises with both hands, focusing on note duration and counting. The tutor assigned exercises from the book and asked the student to order the book for use in future sessions.
The Staff
Note Values (Semi-breve
Minim
Crotchet)
Bar Lines and Measures
Treble and Bass Clef
Time Signatures
Dotted Notes
Different types of piano lessons
Piano
Grand Piano
Digital Piano
Upright Piano
Classical Piano
Acoustic Piano
Approach & tools used in piano classes
Metronome Apps
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
DAWs
Types of learners for piano lessons
Piano for beginners
Piano for adults
Piano for kids
Piano for intermediate
Interactive piano lessons
Pets are welcomed
Weekend lessons
Parent feedback
Note taking
Open Q&A

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