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
Finger Placement & Hand Position
Sight Reading
Piano Technique
Performance Skills
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Types of learners for piano lessons
Piano for beginners
Piano for intermediate
Piano for kids
Piano for adults
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 worked on a piano lesson, reviewing page 18 and practicing page 19. They focused on understanding the new piece's time signature and key (B-flats), practicing hands separately, and then gradually combining them. The Student was assigned to practice page 19 line by line before putting it all together for the next session.
Mastering Tempo & Gradual Speed Increase
Understanding and Applying B-Flats
Hands-Separate Practice Strategy
Combining Hands: Slow and Deliberate Synchronization
Line-by-Line Progressive Practice
The Student and Tutor practiced a piano piece from page 18, working on right hand, left hand, and then both hands together, addressing coordination challenges. They then began a new piece on page 19, focusing on right-hand note identification, specifically recognizing B flats and reading notes directly from the sheet music. For homework, the Student is to review both pages 18 and 19.
Pure Sight-Reading Technique
Cultivating Resilience in Practice
Understanding Accidentals (B♭)
Mastering Tempo and Pacing
Phased Practice for Piano Pieces
The Student and Tutor engaged in a piano lesson, focusing on note identification and practicing two pieces: "Dancing Kangaroo" and "Follow the Leader." The session emphasized rhythmic accuracy and correct counting during practice. As homework, the Student was tasked with practicing "Follow the Leader" using both hands.
Separate Hand Practice for Coordination
Combining Hands for Integrated Play
Rhythmic Counting & The Value of Pauses
Treble Clef Note Identification & Keyboard Mapping
The Student and Tutor practiced several piano pieces, starting with a review of pages 14 and 15, then progressing to new material on pages 17 and 18. They focused on specific hand parts, note identification, finger placement, and adapting to different time signatures. For homework, the Student was assigned to review page 18, practicing each hand separately and then combining them line by line.
Focused Practice & Repetition
Navigating the Keyboard: Identifying C & F♯
Understanding Time Signatures: 3/4 vs. 4/4
Deconstructing Pieces: Hands Separate
Hands Together
Effective Piano Practice Routine
The Student and Tutor practiced several piano pieces, starting with page 15 and then combining it with page 14 to build stamina. The session also introduced page 13, focusing on understanding and applying flat symbols, particularly B flat and E flat, with the Student practicing hands separately. The Student was assigned to continue practicing page 13 line by line, hands separately, and then both hands together.
Sharps (♯) and Flats (♭) in Music
Reading Key Signatures and In-Measure Accidentals
Developing Two-Hand Piano Coordination
Effective Piano Practice Strategies
Understanding the 3/4 Time Signature
The Student and Tutor worked on piano pieces from pages 14 and 15, including practicing "Three Blind Mice" and introducing a new song. They focused on counting, identifying F sharps, and coordinating both hands. The Student was assigned to practice the rest of the piece for the upcoming class.
Approaching New Piano Pieces
Rhythmic Counting and Ties
Understanding Accidentals: F Sharp
Developing Hand Independence and Coordination
Managing Mistakes and Performance Anxiety
Approach & tools used in piano classes
DAWs
Metronome Apps
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Interactive piano lessons
Parent feedback
Chat for quick help
Open Q&A
Pets are welcomed
Note taking
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