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Daniel Zapata

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Piano lessons - Daniel Zapata

Bachelors degree

/ 30 min

Daniel - Your piano teacher

I'm Daniel Valentino Zapata and as musician with 12+ years of playing experience in Piano, Guitar and Drums. - Bachelors of Science in Psychology from Nevada State University - 5 Years Playing In Professional Gigging Settings 3+ Years Teaching guitar and piano at Music & Arts With over 3 years of experience offering creative and personalized lessons in Jazz Piano, Classical Piano and more (Pop, Rock, Gospel, Country, Rnb, Hip-Hop). My specialties range from Chord Theory to Performance Skills, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience. Whether you're a beginner, intermediate or advanced player, my lessons cater to all levels, including kids and adults. Let's explore the world of piano together through expert teaching in a fun and engaging way. Let's hit the right notes in your musical journey and build that intuition together!

Daniel graduated from Nevada State University

Daniel graduated from Nevada State University
Daniel graduated from Nevada State University

Piano lessons at a glance

My teaching style blends creativity, sight reading, theory integration, and technique focus to prove progressive Jazz Piano, Classical Piano, Player Piano, Digital Piano, Electric Keyboard, and Piano Lessons. I leverage a variety of tech tools like interactive software, audiovisual aids, and online platforms to create engaging and personalized tutoring experiences. With a curriculum that has catered to over 100+ of my past music students, I specialize in teaching Piano to all levels: beginners, intermediate, and advanced to adults and children. My methodology strenghts lie in making complex concepts simple, fostering a deep understanding of music, and tailoring lessons to each students unique learning style, ensuring their success and enjoyment in the learning process. My goal is to encourage daily practice through warm up methods that make the experience personalized and memorable.

Your piano teacher skills

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Piano Technique

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Rhythm and Timing

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Finger Placement & Hand Position

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Chord Theory

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Improvisation

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Ear training

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Performance Skills

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Piano Repertoire

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Piano concept taught by Daniel

Student learned 3 days ago

The lesson covered harmonic and melodic intervals, focusing on seconds, thirds, fourths, and fifths, alongside dynamics and modes on the piano. The student practiced scales, identified intervals within songs, and began learning "Jingle Bells". The homework includes practicing "Jingle Bells", completing exercises on identifying notes, and selecting five songs for future lessons.

Modes (Ionian and Dorian)

Harmonic Intervals (Seconds and Thirds)

Dynamics (Piano and Forte)

Melodic Intervals (Fourths and Fifths)

Reading Music: Recognizing Notes and Intervals

Hand Coordination

Metronome Practice

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Student learned 17 days ago

The Tutor guided the student through piano warm-ups, technique practice, music theory concepts, and playing songs from the Alfred's All-in-One Piano Book. The Student learned new finger sweeping techniques and practiced applying dynamics while playing. Homework includes completing exercises on pages 25 and reviewing 26 in the Alfred's book and potentially other materials the student has available.

C Major Scale Technique

Note Values and Rests

Introduction to Dynamics: *Piano* and *Mezzo Forte*

Melodic Intervals: Seconds

Thirds

Fourths and Fifths

Reading Music and Identifying Notes

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Student learned about 1 month ago

The session focused on music theory and piano practice, covering note reading, rhythm, and finger positioning. The student worked on scales, "Ode to Joy," and sight-reading exercises. Homework includes tracing clef signs and note identification to prepare for grand staff reading.

Treble Clef and Note Reading

Left-Hand Warm-up Exercises

Bass Clef and Left-Hand Notes

Note Values (Quarter Notes and Whole Notes)

Metronome Practice and Timing

Curved Finger Technique

Musical Keys

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Different types of piano lessons

Piano

Piano

Player Piano

Player Piano

Digital Piano

Digital Piano

Jazz Piano

Jazz Piano

Classical Piano

Classical Piano

Electric Keyboard

Electric Keyboard

Approach & tools used in piano classes

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Virtual Piano Apps

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DAWs

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Piano Tuner Apps

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Backing Track Libraries

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Chord & Scale Reference Apps

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PDF Sheet Music Libraries

Types of learners for piano lessons

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Piano for advanced

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Piano for kids

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Piano for intermediate

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Piano for adults

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Piano for beginners

Interactive piano lessons

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Weekend lessons

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Pets are welcomed

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Record lessons

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Parent feedback

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Open Q&A

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