Monika Dong

Piano Pro with Carleton University background offering Interactive and Inspiring Lessons.

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Monika Dong

Masters degree

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Monika - Your piano teacher

I'm Monika Dong, a Bachelors-educated piano tutor with over 3 years of experience offering engaging piano lessons. My specialities include Chord Theory, Ear training, and Performance Skills. I cover a wide range of subjects from Classical Piano to Jazz Piano, catering to all levels from Kids to Advanced players. With personalized learning techniques focusing on Finger Placement and Music Theory, I ensure rapid progress in areas like Improvisation and Sight Reading. My specialities include Chord Theory, Ear training, and Performance Skills. I cover a wide range of subjects from Classical Piano to Jazz Piano, catering to all levels from Kids to Advanced players. With personalized learning techniques focusing on Finger Placement and Music Theory, I ensure rapid progress in areas like Improvisation and Sight Reading. Let's hit the right notes together!

Meet Monika

Monika graduated from Ontario Tech University

 Monika graduated from Ontario Tech University
 Monika graduated from Ontario Tech University

Your piano teacher skills

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Sight Reading

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Ear training

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Finger Placement & Hand Position

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Piano Repertoire

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Performance Skills

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Improvisation

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Chord Theory

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Music theory

Types of learners for piano lessons

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Piano for Beginners

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Piano for Intermediate

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Piano for Kids

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Piano for Adults

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Piano for Advanced

Piano lessons at a glance

In my personalized tutoring approach, I provide engaging, goal-oriented lessons in Digital Piano, Acoustic Piano, and a variety of modern and classical styles. My teaching focuses on both technique and musicality, helping students not only play notes but truly understand and feel the music behind them. I specialize in performance coaching, ear training, sight-reading, and creative interpretation, adapting my methods to suit learners of all ages and skill levels — from curious beginners to advanced adult pianists. To make online learning immersive and effective, I integrate a range of digital tools, including interactive platforms, high-quality audio software, and real-time video conferencing. Each lesson is customized to fit the student’s pace, interests, and goals, combining structure with creativity. My greatest strength lies in making every session dynamic, inspiring, and personally meaningful, empowering students to develop confidence, precision, and expressive artistry at the piano.

Different types of piano lessons

Piano

Piano

Grand Piano

Grand Piano

Player Piano

Player Piano

Digital Piano

Digital Piano

Upright Piano

Upright Piano

Jazz Piano

Jazz Piano

Flexible Scheduling

Allows 1h early scheduling

Allows 1h early rescheduling

Can wait for 20 mins after joining

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Piano concepts taught by Monika

Student learned 6 days ago

The student participated in a singing demo class focusing on fundamental vocal techniques. The session covered diaphragmatic breathing, various vocal warm-ups including lip trills and mixed voice exercises, and applied these to a specific melody. The tutor recommended continued practice of the warm-ups and song to build vocal stability and power.

Basic Vocal Warm-ups

Diaphragmatic Breathing (Belly Breathing)

Applying Techniques to Melody: 'City of Stars'

Finding and Stabilizing Mixed Voice

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Student learned 8 days ago

The student and tutor extensively practiced piano scales and fingerings, focusing on coordinating both hands across treble and bass clefs. They worked through various sections of sheet music, identifying notes and improving technique through repetition and guided practice. The student was advised to continue practicing these exercises to master the material.

Reading Sheet Music: Intervals and Spaces

Musical Scales and Arpeggios

Finger Dexterity and Hand Coordination

Musical Notation: Clefs and Notes

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Student learned 10 days ago

The tutor and student conducted vocal warm-ups to improve vocal performance and then reviewed and practiced a song previously learned, focusing on specific sections and emotional delivery. The tutor provided feedback on the student's progress and encouraged further practice.

Vocal Warm-ups: Breathing and Resonance

Vocal Registers: Mixed Voice

Vocal Technique: Articulation and Diction

Song Interpretation: Emotional Delivery

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Student learned 10 days ago

The Tutor and Student reviewed piano pieces, focusing on dynamic markings (p, pp, f, ff, mf) and complex notation like triple cliffs, requiring repeated notes. They also discussed the student's interest in learning chords and transposition for future lessons.

Pitch Interpretation: The Role of Clefs and Octaves

Score Navigation: Repeat Signs and Sections

Musical Dynamics: Understanding Volume Levels

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Student learned 16 days ago

The tutor and student engaged in vocal warm-up exercises to enhance breath control and vocal range. They then proceeded to learn and practice sections of a new song, "From the Start," focusing on technical elements like mixed voice and long phrase control, with a plan to analyze further sections in the next session.

Vocal Warm-ups for Breath Control

Jazz-Pop Vocal Techniques

Vocal Range Exercises

Breathy Tongue Twisters

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Student learned 23 days ago

The Tutor and Student worked on vocal warm-ups and explored the student's vocal range, focusing on low and high registers. They practiced singing a jazz-pop song, with a focus on specific vocal techniques and emotional delivery, and discussed strategies for overcoming technical delays in future sessions.

Vocal Register Exploration

Vocal Warm-up Techniques

Jazz Pop Vocal Delivery

Vocal Range Expansion and Technique

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Approach & tools used in piano classes

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Piano Tuner Apps

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Virtual Piano Apps

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PDF Sheet Music Libraries

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Metronome Apps

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Ear Training Software

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DAWs

Interactive piano lessons

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Mobile joining

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Chat for quick help

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Record lessons

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Pets are welcomed

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Open Q&A

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