Monika Dong
Piano Pro with Carleton University background offering Interactive and Inspiring Lessons.
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Monika Dong
Masters degree
/ 55 min
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
Your piano teacher skills
Rhythm and Timing
Piano Repertoire
Ear training
Pedaling Techniques
Piano Technique
Scales and Arpeggios
Music theory
Performance Skills
CoTutorAI modules
Summary
Podcast
Quiz
Learnings
Flashcard
Spotlight
Zero Risk Guaranteed
15-days refund
Free tutor swap
No cancel fee
1-yr validity
24/7 support
Types of learners for piano lessons
Piano for Adults
Piano for Beginners
Piano for Advanced
Piano for Kids
Piano for Intermediate
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
Grand Piano
Player Piano
Digital Piano
Upright Piano
Jazz Piano
Piano concepts taught by Monika
The student and tutor reviewed fundamental vocal warm-up techniques, including diaphragmatic bracing and specific exercises like lip trills and finding the mixed voice. They practiced these techniques and discussed how to apply them to songs, with plans to focus on student-selected melodies in future sessions.
Mixed Voice
Lip Trills
Diaphragmatic Breathing (Belly Brace)
The Tutor and Student reviewed fundamental piano chords, specifically three-note triads. They practiced identifying and playing major and minor triads by counting semitones and applying interval rules, with a focus on reinforcing these chords within musical pieces for the student's practice.
Triads: The Building Blocks of Chords
Major vs. Minor Triads: The Sound of Emotion
Augmented and Diminished Chords: Exploring Dissonance
Piano Chord Voicings: Right and Left Hand Roles
The Tutor and Student reviewed vocal warm-ups focused on mixed voice and applied these techniques to a song, working on verses one and two. They also explored a new song, assessing its suitability for the student's range and mixed voice capabilities. The student was tasked with sending the name and karaoke version of a song they want to work on in the next session.
Vocal Warm-ups: Breathing Exercises
Vocal Scales and Patterns
Mixed Voice Technique
Applying Mixed Voice to Song Performance
Pitches
The Student and Tutor reviewed and practiced playing musical notation on the piano, focusing on treble and bass clefs, accidentals, rests, and repeat structures. They worked through multiple lines of music, with the Tutor providing guidance on practice techniques and follow-up materials.
Musical Notation: Sharps
Naturals
and Flats
Rests in Music
Music Measure Structure and Repeats
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.
Diaphragmatic Breathing (Belly Breathing)
Basic Vocal Warm-ups
Applying Techniques to Melody: 'City of Stars'
Finding and Stabilizing Mixed Voice
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.
Musical Notation: Clefs and Notes
Finger Dexterity and Hand Coordination
Reading Sheet Music: Intervals and Spaces
Musical Scales and Arpeggios
Approach & tools used in piano classes
DAWs
Chord & Scale Reference Apps
Looping Software
Metronome Apps
Virtual Piano Apps
Ear Training Software
Interactive piano lessons
Mobile joining
Note taking
Pets are welcomed
Weekend lessons
Parent feedback
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