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
Scales and Arpeggios
Sight Reading
Pedaling Techniques
Rhythm and Timing
Performance Skills
Finger Placement & Hand Position
Chord Theory
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Types of learners for piano lessons
Piano for kids
Piano for intermediate
Piano for adults
Piano for beginners
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!
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Piano
Digital Piano
Upright Piano
Classical Piano
Electric Keyboard
Acoustic Piano
Piano concepts taught by Giselle
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.
Rhythmic Accuracy: Dotted & Eighth Notes
Expressive Dynamics: Forte
Crescendo
Decrescendo
Musical Intervals: Focus on Sixths
Navigating Varied Time Signatures
Comprehensive Memorization Techniques
Artful Sustain Pedal Usage
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.
Chord Inversions: F Major Second Inversion
Expressive Playing with Dynamics and Tempo: Crescendo
Decrescendo
Ritardando
Mastering Left Hand Notation with Interval Reading
Understanding Note Values and Time Signatures
Ergonomic Piano Posture and Finger Curvature
The Student and Tutor focused on piano technique and music theory, starting with C minor scales and arpeggios. They practiced pieces from a book, applying dynamics and discussing musical markings like fermata and slurs. A core part of the session involved a detailed review of note values, time signatures, including 6/8 and cut time, and the meaning of dotted notes. The Tutor introduced Hanon finger exercises and assigned them as homework, along with rhythm clapping. The Student also practiced "Moon River" with advice on practice techniques, and new D major scale material will be sent for future study.
Time Signatures & Note Values
Dynamics & Musical Markings
D.C. al Fine & Repetition
Dotted Notes & Rhythm Counting
Hannon Finger Exercises
Effective Piano Practice Techniques
The Student and Tutor engaged in a piano lesson, reviewing C minor scales and arpeggios, and exploring C major chord inversions and their practical uses. They clarified the meaning and application of Ottava (8VA) notation, and comprehensively reviewed various musical dynamics and their corresponding symbols. The session included practice on pieces like "Alpine Melody" and "Moon River," with the assignment to review a new piece and master its dynamics.
Chord Inversions (C Major Triad)
Consistent Practice for Scales & Arpeggios
Piano Dynamics and Expressive Markings
Octave Notation (8va / Otava)
Purpose of Chord Inversions
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.
Challenges of Online Piano Lessons for Young Children
Foundational Piano Piece Practice: "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star"
Learning a New Piece: "London Bridge is Falling Down"
Introduction to Basic Rhythm and Note Values
The Value of Physical Piano Instruction for Young Learners
Exploring Modern Piano Teaching Methods and Teacher Qualities
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.
Pedaling Fundamentals & Fingering Adjustments
Navigating Sheet Music: Repeat Signs & Endings
Rhythm Accuracy: Dotted Notes & Ties
Arpeggios vs. Block Chords
Chord Root Position & Inversions
Approach & tools used in piano classes
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Chord & Scale Reference Apps
Ear Training Software
Metronome Apps
Interactive piano lessons
Note taking
Parent feedback
Weekend lessons
Record lessons
Open Q&A
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