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

Giselle graduated from University of Mindanao
Giselle graduated from University of Mindanao

Your piano teacher skills

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Pedaling Techniques

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Sight Reading

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Music theory

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Rhythm and Timing

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Performance Skills

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Chord Theory

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Ear training

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Types of learners for piano lessons

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Piano for adults

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Piano for intermediate

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Piano for beginners

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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

Piano

Digital Piano

Digital Piano

Upright Piano

Upright Piano

Classical Piano

Classical Piano

Electric Keyboard

Electric Keyboard

Acoustic Piano

Acoustic Piano

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Piano concepts taught by Giselle

Student learned 4 days ago

The Tutor and Student reviewed piano scales and introduced concepts like half steps, whole steps, and tetrachords. They practiced rhythmic accuracy in musical pieces, analyzed key signatures, and explored the characteristics of major and minor keys, including the use of the circle of fifths. The student was assigned practice on specific song sections and to clean up musical passages.

Key Signatures and Reading Music

Cut Time (Alla Breve)

Major vs. Minor Keys and Tonic

Tetrachords and Scales

Half Steps and Whole Steps

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Student learned 11 days ago

The tutor and student worked on piano technique, including scales, arpeggios, and interval exercises. They also discussed musical phrasing through slurs and practiced rhythmic counting with complex dotted rhythms. New pieces were introduced, with a focus on modern and classical selections for future study and memorization.

Dynamics and Articulation in Music

Time Signatures and Key Signatures

Intervals: Sevens and Octaves

Understanding Musical Slurs

Rhythmic Notation and Counting

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Student learned 18 days ago

The tutor and student reviewed piano techniques, including scales, arpeggios, and exercises from Hannon. They practiced interpreting musical notation such as dynamics, tempo, ottava, fermata, and retardando. The lesson also covered rhythm counting, measure numbering, and finger technique for specific pieces, with the student assigned to continue practicing current pieces and potentially select new ones for future lessons.

Musical Dynamics and Tempo Markings

Measure Numbers and Incomplete Measures

Articulation and Pedaling Techniques

Intervals and Fingerings

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Student learned 20 days ago

The Student and Tutor worked on piano technique, including scales, octaves, and arpeggios, with a focus on proper finger posture. They practiced specific musical pieces, identified chords, and learned new positions like the G position, utilizing mnemonic devices for note reading. The session concluded with an introduction to a new piece, "The River Flows," focusing on its challenging octave arpeggios and chord progressions, with plans to practice both hands separately.

Intervals and Arpeggios

Octaves and Finger Technique

Musical Notation and Measure Counting

Musical Dynamics and Articulation

Position Shifts and Hand Placement

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Student learned 25 days ago

The Student and Tutor worked on various piano exercises and pieces, including D major scales and arpeggios, Hanon exercises, "Alouette," "Lavender's Blue," and "Kumbaya." They focused on rhythm, dynamics, time signatures, and correct fingering. The session also covered comprehensive memorization strategies and proper pedal technique. Homework includes practicing page 87 and advancing through subsequent pages.

Musical Intervals: Focus on Sixths

Navigating Varied Time Signatures

Comprehensive Memorization Techniques

Artful Sustain Pedal Usage

Expressive Dynamics: Forte

Crescendo

Decrescendo

Rhythmic Accuracy: Dotted & Eighth Notes

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Student learned about 1 month ago

The Student and Tutor focused on foundational piano techniques, including correct finger posture for scales and arpeggios, and optimal seating position. They practiced sight-reading from the Alfred book, reviewing time signatures, note values, and introducing chord inversions and musical dynamics. The Student was assigned to apply musical markings to a new piece for homework.

Ergonomic Piano Posture and Finger Curvature

Understanding Note Values and Time Signatures

Chord Inversions: F Major Second Inversion

Mastering Left Hand Notation with Interval Reading

Expressive Playing with Dynamics and Tempo: Crescendo

Decrescendo

Ritardando

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Approach & tools used in piano classes

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Metronome Apps

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PDF Sheet Music Libraries

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Chord & Scale Reference Apps

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Ear Training Software

Interactive piano lessons

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Open Q&A

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Parent feedback

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Note taking

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Weekend lessons

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Record lessons

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