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
Sight Reading
Rhythm and Timing
Finger Placement & Hand Position
Piano Technique
Performance Skills
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Types of learners for piano lessons
Piano for adults
Piano for intermediate
Piano for beginners
Piano for kids
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 engaged in an introductory piano lesson, where they discussed the Student's prior experience with viola and their goals for learning piano. The Tutor introduced fundamental concepts such as piano finger numbering, the tempered nature of the instrument, and basic music theory, including scales and chords. They also outlined the teaching methodology, reviewed potential learning materials, and established a weekly lesson schedule, emphasizing the importance of consistent practice.
Treble and Bass Clef Reading
Major and Minor Scale Construction
Tempered Tuning and Piano's Advantage
Standard Piano Finger Numbering
Integrated Learning: Theory through Practice
Basic Chords (Triads) and Intervals
The Student and Tutor practiced piano exercises focusing on rhythmic counting, specifically addressing tied notes, and introduced a new note, G, on page 32. They also worked on vocal technique for singing notes correctly. The Student's homework is to study page 32 and review pages 30 and 31 for the next session.
Mastering Rhythm & Time (Counting)
Understanding Ties in Music Notation
Introducing the G Note & Pinky Finger
Vocal Technique for Singing Notes
The Power of Persistent Practice
The Student and Tutor worked on piano pieces from pages 30 and 29, focusing on counting, rhythm, and seamless transitions between musical phrases. New concepts for page 31, including a one-count pause and a note-tying symbol, were introduced, and the Student was assigned to study the first line of page 31 for the next session.
Seamless Musical Phrasing
New Notation: The One-Count Pause (Rest)
New Notation: The Tie/Slur Symbol
Effective Piano Practice Strategies
Rhythmic Counting & Tempo Stability
The student and Tutor reviewed several piano pieces from pages 27, 28, and 29, focusing on rhythm, note duration, and tempo. They then introduced and began practicing page 30, which involved new rhythmic counting challenges. The Tutor provided a structured practice plan for page 30 for the upcoming week, along with a strategy for increasing playing speed, and instructed the student to continue reviewing pages 28 and 29.
Understanding Note Duration & Counting
Gradual Tempo Progression
Structured Practice for New Material
Consistent Review and Reinforcement
The Tutor and Student worked on improving piano technique, focusing on maintaining a steady tempo and reducing pauses between musical bars. They practiced exercises from specific pages in a music book, incorporating loud counting and then internal counting to enhance rhythm and accuracy. The Student was assigned to review these pages for the next lesson.
Musical Tempo and Rhythm
Counting and Internalization
Fingerings and Hand Placement
Time Signatures and Counting
The Student and Tutor practiced piano pieces from pages 24 and 25, focusing on tempo control and internal counting. They then learned about musical rests, including whole, half, and quarter rests, and practiced identifying and applying them in exercises on page 27. The homework assigned includes practicing page 25 to maintain tempo and studying the last line of page 27.
Internalizing Rhythm: Counting in Your Head
Understanding Musical Rests: Silence in Music
Applying Rests in Musical Phrases
Effective Practice Techniques
Maintaining Consistent Tempo
Approach & tools used in piano classes
Metronome Apps
DAWs
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Interactive piano lessons
Note taking
Chat for quick help
Parent feedback
Weekend lessons
Pets are welcomed
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