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
Performance Skills
Rhythm and Timing
Piano Technique
Finger Placement & Hand Position
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Types of learners for piano lessons
Piano for adults
Piano for kids
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 worked on developing rhythmic precision on the piano, starting with clapping exercises and progressing to playing specific note patterns. They practiced counting out loud and in their heads, and introduced a more complex musical piece for future practice.
Rhythm and Counting
Tempo and Bar Structure
Musical Notation and Performance
The Student and Tutor reviewed previously practiced piano pieces from Book 1, focusing on maintaining tempo and proper finger placement for different time signatures. They then moved to Book 2, practicing a new song, "School Days," and introduced the concept of quavers with a new counting technique. The Student was assigned to practice the quaver piece on page 5 and the song on page 4 for homework.
Mastering Musical Tempo and Rhythm
Understanding and Applying Time Signatures (3/4 and 4/4)
Introduction to Quavers (Eighth Notes) and Counting Technique
Student and Tutor practiced piano pieces from pages 38 and 39 of their book, focusing on precise finger placement, rhythm, and increasing tempo. The session marked the successful completion of the first piano book, and the Student was assigned to practice five songs daily from it before starting book number two in the next lesson.
Precise Finger Positioning
Mastering Rhythmic Counting (Internal & External)
Gradual Tempo Enhancement
Iterative Practice for Performance Refinement
Daily Structured Piano Practice
Introduction to Time Signatures (3/4 and 4/4)
The Student and Tutor practiced a piano piece from page 38, focusing on rhythm and timing using a metronome. The session also covered the upcoming transition to a more advanced piano book. For homework, the Student is to perfect the current piece and identify correct finger numbers for a new exercise.
Identifying Correct Finger Numbers
Conquering Difficult Sections
The Power of Repetitive Practice
Mastering the Metronome for Beat Tracking
Transitioning to Book Two
Student and Tutor worked through several piano pieces from pages 34-40 of their current book, focusing on rhythm, tempo control, legato playing, hand coordination, and understanding musical notations like accents and melody shifts. The student was assigned to practice a specific piece at 85 BPM using a metronome and to acquire Book 3 for the next session, which will introduce chords, arpeggios, and scales.
Legato Playing & Flow
Rhythmic Precision & Counting
Metronome Mastery
Musical Articulation: Accents
Fingering & Hand Position Efficiency
Melody Indication (Dotted Line)
The Student and Tutor continued their piano lesson, reviewing and mastering page 35 before introducing new finger techniques on page 36, specifically using the left hand pinky for the F note. They then practiced pages 36 and 37, incorporating faster tempos and silent counting. Homework was assigned for page 38, which introduces a new 3/4 rhythm, with future plans discussed for completing the book and preparing for a performance review.
Practicing with Progressive Tempo: From Slow to Fast
Introducing Triple Meter (Counting to Three) for Page 38
Resilience in Practice: Turning 'Hard' into 'Easy'
Expanding Left Hand Technique: Introducing the Pinky Finger (F Note)
Rhythmic Internalization: From Loud to Silent Counting
Approach & tools used in piano classes
DAWs
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Metronome Apps
Interactive piano lessons
Note taking
Open Q&A
Pets are welcomed
Weekend lessons
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