Olive Bernstein
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Olive Bernstein
Bachelors degree
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Each lesson is 55 min
50 lessons
20% off
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30 lessons
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20 lessons
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10 lessons
5% off
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Olive - Your piano teacher
I am Olive Bernstein, a piano teacher with over 2 years of experience teaching students of all ages. From true beginners to intermediate piano students, I am here to help you reach new heights as a pianist by teaching you valuable foundations such as finger placement, sight reading, scales, arpeggios, rhythm, and the basics of music theory. From there, the possibilities are endless! We will dive into chord theory, improvisation, self-accompaniment and the wonderful world of piano music from classical to contemporary. No matter your level, I tailor lessons to fit your pace and style while ensuring a comprehensive learning experience. Whether you are a singer-songwriter like myself who wants to learn the foundations writing pop hooks using popular, catchy chord progressions, you are looking to learn some simple yet beautiful classical pieces, or maybe you want to learn a song from your favorite movie or TV series, I am here to expand your piano repertoire. Join me for engaging lessons that guarantee growth and success in your musical journey!
Meet Olive
Olive graduated from Berklee College of Music
Your piano teacher skills
Ear training
Sight Reading
Scales and Arpeggios
Finger Placement & Hand Position
Rhythm and Timing
Types of learners for piano lessons
Piano for kids
Piano for beginners
Piano for intermediate
Piano lessons at a glance
My teaching method is centered around creative and expressive musicality, integrating necessary skills like site reading and the foundations of music theory to provide progressive instruction tailored to each student's needs. I come from a classical piano background and now play with a singer-songwriter focus. My teaching style honors both classical foundations and stylistic innovation for those students who want to explore composition and songwriting. I engage students in interactive online learning experiences using a variety of tools such as live-scroll chord charts, interactive sheet music and online quiz platforms such as Quizlet for memorization of theoretical concepts and vocabulary. As your tutor, my aim is to foster a deep understanding of and passion for music, ensuring your continuous growth and success.
Different types of piano lessons
Piano
Grand Piano
Classical Piano
Electric Keyboard
Piano concepts taught by Olive
The Student and Tutor worked on vocal warm-ups focusing on connecting vocal registers and smoothing transitions. They also did ear training exercises to improve pitch matching, and worked on the song 'You Say,' focusing on open vowels and pitch accuracy in the chorus. The Student was assigned to practice singing along with the track.
Vocal Sirens for Register Connection
Arpeggios for Vocal Warm-up
Head Voice Exploration
Ear Training: Pitch Matching
Chest Voice Development and Belting
Laryngeal Awareness
Song Work: Applying Techniques
The Student and Tutor focused on vocal techniques, including breath control, vocal warm-ups, belting, and dynamics. The Student practiced applying these techniques to a song, focusing on vowel modification and dynamic variation to enhance performance. The tutor assigned ear-training exercises to improve pitch accuracy and overall vocal confidence.
Vocal Dynamics
Breath Support
Belting Technique
Vowel Modification
Ear Training
Twang
The Tutor guided the student in learning the first two lines of "Love Story" by Taylor Swift on the piano. The student practiced identifying notes and playing them in sequence, using a numbered key system for guidance. They worked on coordinating the melody with the lyrics, and the Tutor provided step-by-step instructions and corrections.
Identifying Piano Keys
Basic Melody Construction
Relating Notes to Song Melodies
Numbered Key System
The class covered singing dynamics, focusing on belting and achieving a clean mix voice. The student practiced applying these techniques to the song "I Hate Myself for Loving You", paying particular attention to breath control and vowel modifications. The student was assigned to practice the song, being mindful of breathing and dynamic changes.
Diaphragmatic Breathing for Singers
Breath Management in Performance
Vowel Modification for High Notes
Mix Voice vs. Belting: Dynamic Control
Yell Tambre for Belting
The session focused on vocal warm-ups and exercises to improve breath support, vocal range, and pitch accuracy. The student worked on connecting breath to voice, transitioning between vocal ranges, and applying these techniques to a song. Ear training exercises were introduced to improve pitch matching skills, and the tutor suggested practicing vocal sirens and breathing exercises as homework.
Vocal Cord Closure
Vocal Fry
and VBR
Ear Training (Pitch Matching)
Head Voice Development
Applying Vocal Exercises to Songs
Vocal Sirens
Diaphragmatic Breathing
The student and tutor engaged in vocal warm-ups, focusing on breath control, vocal projection, and resonance. The student then worked on applying these techniques to the song 'Someone Like You', addressing challenging high notes and vowel placement. They also started working on a new song, 'The Pact,' and discussed future focus on riffs and runs.
Diaphragmatic Breathing for Singing
Breath Control for Vocal Clarity & Projection
Vocal Sirens for Vocal Cord Warm-up
Soft Palate Lift for Higher Notes
Falsetto Voice: Lightness and Stability
Open Vowels for Upper Chest Voice Placement
Navigating High Notes: Head Voice and 'Sighing'
Approach & tools used in piano classes
Virtual Piano Apps
Chord & Scale Reference Apps
Metronome Apps
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Interactive piano lessons
Parent feedback
Open Q&A
Weekend lessons
Pets are welcomed
Record lessons
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