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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Music theory

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Rhythm and Timing

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Ear training

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Scales and Arpeggios

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Chord Theory

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Piano Repertoire

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Performance Skills

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Improvisation

Types of learners for piano lessons

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Piano for Advanced

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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

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 3 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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Student learned 6 days ago

The tutor and student focused on foundational singing techniques, including diaphragmatic breathing, vocal warm-ups like lip trills and humming, and finding the mixed voice. The student practiced applying these techniques to a song excerpt, "Remember Me," and received guidance on vocal trends within the melody. The tutor recommended a practice routine for breathing and vocal warm-ups.

Applying Vocal Techniques to Song

Diaphragmatic Breathing (Belly Breathing)

Vocal Warm-up: Lip Trills

Vocal Warm-up: Hummmm

Finding and Stabilizing Mixed Voice

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Student learned 8 days ago

The tutor introduced the fundamentals of piano playing, including identifying notes on the keyboard and understanding musical notation through clefs and basic intervals. The student practiced identifying notes and attempting to play simple musical phrases with both hands.

Piano Keyboard Layout and Note Naming

Half Steps and Whole Steps (Semitones and Tones)

Understanding Steps and Skips in Melodies

Finger Numbers and Basic Hand Posture

Introduction to Musical Notation: Clefs and Notes

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Student learned 9 days ago

The student and tutor focused on advanced piano music practice, specifically on reading and playing complex musical passages across treble and bass clefs. They worked on identifying notes, coordinating hand movements, and executing challenging musical lines, with the tutor providing guidance and feedback. The tutor will send the student practice materials and a video demonstration for further study.

Treble Clef Note Recognition

Bass Clef Note Recognition

Finger Placement and Hand Position

Playing with Both Hands (Coordination)

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Student learned 10 days ago

The student and tutor reviewed previously learned musical phrases and then focused on learning a new, more complex piece. They practiced identifying notes, understanding dynamic markings (p, pp), and incorporating musical symbols for pedal usage and articulation, culminating in playing sections with both hands.

Accidentals and Enharmonic Equivalents

Musical Notation Symbols

Rhythm and Articulation

Octave Shifts (8va and 8vb)

Dynamic Musical Markings

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Student learned 11 days ago

The tutor and student worked on fundamental vocal warm-up techniques, including breath control exercises and lip trills, to enhance vocal stability and power. They explored the student's vocal range and identified areas for improvement, particularly in the upper register. The student was encouraged to practice the learned vocal exercises consistently and prepare to work on the song "Lemon" by Kenshi Yonezu in the next session.

Vocal Pedagogy: Theory vs. Practice

Mixed Voice and Vocal Range Exploration

Vocal Warm-ups: Lip Trills and Sirens

Breath Control for Singing

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Approach & tools used in piano classes

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Piano Tuner Apps

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Chord & Scale Reference Apps

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PDF Sheet Music Libraries

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Backing Track Libraries

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DAWs

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Looping Software

Interactive piano lessons

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Mobile joining

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Open Q&A

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Pets are welcomed

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Record lessons

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