Olive Bernstein
Join me in engaging, fun piano lessons that will take you to new creative heights as a pianist!
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Olive Bernstein
Bachelors degree
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Each lesson is 55 min
50 lessons
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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
Sight Reading
Music theory
Finger Placement & Hand Position
Ear training
Rhythm and Timing
Types of learners for piano lessons
Piano for intermediate
Piano for kids
Piano for beginners
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 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.
Head Voice Development
Vocal Cord Closure
Vocal Fry
and VBR
Ear Training (Pitch Matching)
Applying Vocal Exercises to Songs
Vocal Break (Voice Cracking)
Vocal Sirens
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
Navigating High Notes: Head Voice and 'Sighing'
Open Vowels for Upper Chest Voice Placement
Falsetto Voice: Lightness and Stability
Soft Palate Lift for Higher Notes
Vocal Sirens for Vocal Cord Warm-up
Breath Control for Vocal Clarity & Projection
The Student reviewed note locations and practiced Carol of the Bells, then learned a new E major scale ending. The Student also began learning Jingle Bells, associating notes with lyrics. The Tutor plans to continue teaching Jingle Bells and practicing Carol of the Bells in the next session.
Carol of the Bells Review
Holding a Base Note
E Major Scale
Jingle Bells Introduction
Octave Jumps
Identifying C on the Keyboard
The Student and Tutor worked on vocal warm-up exercises including breathing techniques and vocal sirens and began to apply these to a selected song. They focused on breath control, vowel modification, and achieving proper vocal placement in different registers. A playlist of songs for future lessons was created, spanning various genres and difficulty levels, and the Student was assigned breathing and siren exercises as practice.
Diaphragmatic Breathing for Singing
Vocal Sirens
Warming Up Vocal Placement
Twang Technique
Falsetto Warm-up
Vocal Fluidity
Breath Control
Approach & tools used in piano classes
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Chord & Scale Reference Apps
Virtual Piano Apps
Metronome Apps
Interactive piano lessons
Weekend lessons
Record lessons
Chat for quick help
Parent feedback
Mobile joining
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