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
/ 55 min
Joao - Your piano teacher
Hello everyone My name is Joao, and I have over a decade of experience performing and giving music lessons. Alongside my master’s degrees in architecture and my formal piano training at a conservatory, I also developed my skills as a self-taught bass player, allowing me to approach music from both a structured and creative perspective. Currently, I play both keyboard and bass in a Toronto-based band, gaining valuable live performance experience that I bring directly into my teaching. Let’s embark on the amazing journey of learning a new musical instrument together! I welcome students of all ages, from beginner to intermediate level—you're never too old to learn! It doesn’t matter if you have zero experience or if you just want to learn a couple of songs to play at your next family Christmas party and be the star of the night. We can tailor a specific program designed just for you and your goals. I offer piano lessons in two different languages to better adapt to your needs: English and Portuguese. I am fully fluent in both. Let’s get in touch and schedule your next lesson. I look forward to helping you grow and enjoy music! I’m happy to answer any questions and guide you every step of the way.
Your piano teacher skills
Rhythm and Timing
Sight Reading
Piano Technique
Performance Skills
Finger Placement & Hand Position
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Types of learners for piano lessons
Piano for kids
Piano for adults
Piano for intermediate
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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
Piano concepts taught by Joao
The student and tutor reviewed and practiced piano pieces, focusing on rhythm, note values, and fingerings. They then introduced new musical notation and practiced playing with both hands. Homework includes practicing the reviewed songs and completing exercises on note values.
Musical Notation: Note Durations
Time Signature: 2/4 vs. 4/4
Finger Numbering and Hand Coordination
Rhythm and Counting
The tutor and student reviewed piano keyboard basics, including white keys and note identification. They delved into music notation, covering clefs (treble and bass), staffs, and note durations such as semibreves, minims, and crotchets, alongside counting in different time signatures. The student practiced playing these notes on the piano, and homework was assigned to practice these concepts for 30 minutes daily until the next lesson.
Piano Keyboard Basics
Musical Clefs and Staff
Note Durations and Counting
Finger Numbers and Technique
The tutor and student explored fundamental piano concepts, including keyboard geography, note identification (especially middle C), finger numbering, and basic scales. They were introduced to musical notation elements like the staff, treble and bass clefs, bars, and the concept of rhythm through a 4/4 time signature exercise. The tutor provided a lesson plan overview and recommended practice materials for future learning.
Rhythm and Bar Lines
Introduction to Music Notation
Octaves and Note Repetition
Piano Keyboard Layout and Note Identification
The tutor and student worked on piano pieces, focusing on technical execution, tempo consistency, and anticipating musical passages. They analyzed "Once Upon a Time," "Wishing Star," "Mountain Climbing," and the "Little Bip" finger exercise, with the latter being assigned as homework for focused practice and metronome work.
Musical Tempo and Expression
Developing Musical Memory and Sight-Reading
Music Theory: Key Signatures and Mood
Musical Notation: Accidentals and Naturals
Piano Technique: Hand Position and Fingerings
The student and tutor reviewed piano scales and practiced new musical pieces, "Scaling the Wall" and "Stepping Stones." They focused on clef changes, metronome use for tempo development, and the function of piano pedals. The student was assigned to study the "Stepping Stones" piece and continue practicing scales and metronome exercises.
Scales and Fingerings
Clef Changes and Hand Independence
Metronome Practice for Tempo Control
Pedal Usage and Sound Sustain
The student and tutor worked on piano technique, focusing on scale practice, specifically the C major scale, and hand coordination. They discussed fingerings, intervals, and the historical context of piano music. The student was assigned homework to practice the C major scale with both hands at various octaves and speeds.
Piano Scales: Structure and Fingerings
Historical Evolution of the Piano
The Importance of Practice Speed
Approach & tools used in piano classes
DAWs
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Metronome Apps
Interactive piano lessons
Parent feedback
Open Q&A
Chat for quick help
Weekend lessons
Note taking
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