Giselle De Leon
Discover your hidden musical talents by learning the piano! With patience and perseverance, let's take off towards your piano goals!
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Giselle De Leon
Bachelors degree
/ 55 min
Giselle - Your piano teacher
Hi, I'm Giselle, Your Next Piano Tutor! I have more than 5 years piano teaching experience, and a decade of piano playing. I've already handled multiple students from children ages 4 to adults ages 65. There's no age limit to learning as long as you have the persevering heart for it. My forte is classical piano and I play during music recitals, events, and for the church. Most of the time, I love soft and sad music. However, I am a flexible type of musician and can play any genre. My favorite classical musician is Debussy, Chopin, and Tchaikovsky. I love the Romantic era of music where music is used for expression of the emotions we cannot tell. I also love listening to Ghibli songs and anime music. I am a big fan of Frieren, Spy Family and Violet Evergarden. My other hobbies is running, hiking, writing, painting, and crocheting. I am a multi-hobbyist and an adventurer for life.
Meet Giselle
Giselle graduated from University of Mindanao
Your piano teacher skills
Chord Theory
Sight Reading
Scales and Arpeggios
Pedaling Techniques
Piano Technique
Piano Repertoire
Rhythm and Timing
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Types of learners for piano lessons
Piano for beginners
Piano for intermediate
Piano for adults
Piano for kids
Piano lessons at a glance
As for my teaching, I make sure you understand both the foundational and the creative side of piano playing. I tailor my piano teaching plans according to the students' and parents' musical endeavors. This includes classical and modern styles of music. As I make lessons engaging and fun, learning the piano is a great way for understanding yourself and expressing your emotions. I utilize a progressive piano learning tools, and a mix of online platforms for ear training and note reading. Creating a musical environment is important for developing your skill in piano that's why you also have to surround yourself with music. With creative discipline, you can enjoy the hard and the creative sides of music. Learning an instrument takes time but with patience and perseverance, we'll take off together towards your piano goals. Let's hit the right notes together!
Different types of piano lessons
Piano
Digital Piano
Upright Piano
Classical Piano
Electric Keyboard
Acoustic Piano
Piano concepts taught by Giselle
The Student and Tutor worked on piano skills, reviewing "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" and introducing "London Bridge," focusing on finger placement and posture. They also practiced music rhythm, specifically identifying and clapping half and whole notes. The session concluded with the Tutor recommending an in-person teacher for the Student to better facilitate discipline and progress, discussing various teaching methods and academies.
Foundational Piano Piece Practice: "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star"
Exploring Modern Piano Teaching Methods and Teacher Qualities
The Value of Physical Piano Instruction for Young Learners
Introduction to Basic Rhythm and Note Values
Learning a New Piece: "London Bridge is Falling Down"
Challenges of Online Piano Lessons for Young Children
The Student and Tutor practiced C minor scales and arpeggios, focusing on optimal fingering and smooth transitions. They reviewed rhythm, ties, and pedal usage in pieces from the Alfred book, clarifying the concepts of root position, chord inversions, and arpeggios. The session concluded with practice on "Moon River," where repeat signs and musical directives were explained, and homework was assigned for further practice on new and existing pieces.
Chord Root Position & Inversions
Arpeggios vs. Block Chords
Rhythm Accuracy: Dotted Notes & Ties
Navigating Sheet Music: Repeat Signs & Endings
Pedaling Fundamentals & Fingering Adjustments
Student and Tutor engaged in a piano lesson, practicing various scales, arpeggios, and chord progressions from a method book. They focused on improving dynamics, tempo, and rhythm in several pieces, along with a detailed review of proper piano posture and finger technique. The Student received homework to practice C minor arpeggios and specific pieces from their book, including "A Cuckoo" and "Moon River."
Optimal Hand and Finger Ergonomics
Repertoire Adaptation and Focused Practice
Rhythmic Accuracy and Articulation
Expressive Control: Dynamics and Tempo
Foundational Piano Elements: Scales
Arpeggios
and Chords
Student and Tutor practiced piano scales and arpeggios in C major, including one and two-octave variations with correct fingering. They worked through two pieces from a book, analyzing musical markings like time signatures, tempo, dynamics, and introduced the term 'retardando.' The Student practiced rhythm consistency and identifying chords, with assignments given for continued practice on scales, arpeggios, and the new pieces.
Piano Scales: C Major (Parallel & Contrary)
Piano Arpeggios: C Major (1 & 2 Octaves)
Music Notation: Time Signature
Tempo & Dynamics
Rhythm Mastery: 3/4 Time & Bar Line Transitions
Left-Hand Chords: Minor and Diminished
The Student and Tutor engaged in a piano lesson covering technique, music theory, and song application. They practiced C major scales and arpeggios, refined dynamics and phrasing, and delved into understanding major and minor chord inversions. The session concluded with applying these chords to a song and reviewing rhythm, with the Student assigned to practice specific counting exercises and review chord charts for follow-up.
Left Hand Arpeggio Accompaniment Pattern
"Wido" & Improvisation
Time Signatures & Incomplete Measures
Major and Minor Chord Construction & "Cheat Codes"
Chord Inversions: F Major Example
Slurs vs. Ties: Phrasing and Duration
C Major Scale Fingerings & Hand Coordination
The Student and Tutor worked on foundational piano skills, including correct posture, finger independence, note identification (E, F, C, D), and understanding basic musical dynamics and rhythms. They practiced several pieces such as "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star," "The E Song," and "Happy Birthday." The Student's homework includes completing page 36 of their lesson book, practicing correct finger placement for "Happy Birthday," and reviewing the "Do-Re-Mi song."
Fundamental Piano Posture & Finger Dexterity
Keyboard Note Identification & Dynamics
Rhythmic Counting: Half Notes & Rests
Musical Structure: The Repeat Sign
Approach & tools used in piano classes
Ear Training Software
Chord & Scale Reference Apps
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Metronome Apps
Interactive piano lessons
Weekend lessons
Note taking
Parent feedback
Record lessons
Open Q&A
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