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
Piano Technique
Sight Reading
Finger Placement & Hand Position
Performance Skills
Rhythm and Timing
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Types of learners for piano lessons
Piano for kids
Piano for adults
Piano for intermediate
Piano for beginners
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 Tutor and Student reviewed piano concepts, including note identification and rhythm counting on specific musical pages. They practiced identifying notes on treble and bass clefs and began learning a new song requiring simultaneous hand coordination. For homework, the Student will complete worksheet page 22 and challenge page 23, focusing on bar lines and bass clef notation.
Note Durations and Counting
Clef Reading and Identification
Hand Position and Finger Numbering
Playing Hands Together (Coordination)
The student and tutor reviewed piano techniques including the sustain pedal and staccato articulation. They practiced several pieces, focusing on tempo building for "New World Symphony" and sight-reading "London Bridge is Falling Down." Three pieces were assigned as homework: "New World Symphony," "Skip to My Lou," and "London Bridge is Falling Down."
Sustain Pedal Technique
Staccato Articulation
Octave Notation and Transposition
Fingerings and Hand Positions
Metronome Practice and Tempo Progression
The Tutor and Student worked on piano technique, focusing on rhythmic accuracy and playing in time using a metronome. They practiced exercises from pages 19, 20, and 21, gradually increasing complexity and combining hands. Homework was assigned to reinforce these concepts, including note naming and drawing bar lines.
Counting and Rhythm in 4/4 Time
Developing Musical Confidence and Practice Habits
Reading Music: Note Names and Bars
Metronome Fundamentals
Active Recall and Homework Habits
Playing with Both Hands
Rhythm and Timing
Note Identification and Finger Placement
The tutor and student reviewed rhythmic variations in music, moving from discussions of time signatures to the construction and theory of major and minor chords. They practiced playing chord progressions and exercises, with the student aiming to improve accuracy and speed, setting a goal of 100 beats per minute for specific pieces.
Broken Chords and Rhythmic Nuances
Reading Sheet Music: Clefs and Note Placement
Introduction to Chords: Building Blocks of Harmony
Understanding Musical Time Signatures
Understanding Key Signatures and Chord Construction
The student and tutor focused on piano music theory and practice, covering musical dynamics and rhythmic interpretation. They worked on specific pieces, practicing with a metronome to improve timing and counting of eighth notes. The tutor assigned practice on "Fair's Harp" and "The Wishing Star" for the upcoming week.
Musical Dynamics: Understanding Volume Levels
Rhythmic Precision: The Role of Eighth Notes
Metronome Use: Developing Timing and Independence
Pedal Technique: Enhancing Resonance and Clarity
Approach & tools used in piano classes
Metronome Apps
DAWs
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Interactive piano lessons
Open Q&A
Chat for quick help
Pets are welcomed
Note taking
Mobile joining
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