Gian Sumibcay

Creative Piano Lessons with Music Theory — Learn Chord Progressions, Arrange Music, and Build a Strong Foundation for Composing

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Gian Sumibcay

Diploma degree

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Gian - Your piano teacher

Provided piano instruction to children and teenagers, including one-on-one lessons with young learners and teen students within a church setting. Guided students in developing fundamental piano techniques, music reading skills, rhythm, and musical expression, adapting teaching methods to suit different ages and learning paces. Successfully taught over ten students in total, demonstrating patience, clarity, and the ability to foster musical growth and confidence. Additionally offered instruction in basic music concepts and introductory guidance on other instruments, supporting students’ broader musical development. To provide piano instruction that not only develops technical skills but also familiarizes students with common chord progressions as a musical language, enabling them to approach harmony creatively and build a strong foundation for composing and arranging their own music.

Meet Gian

Gian graduated from Liceo de Pila

Gian graduated from Liceo de Pila
Gian graduated from Liceo de Pila

Your piano teacher skills

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Piano Technique

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Ear training

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Sight Reading

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Chord Theory

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Improvisation

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Pedaling Techniques

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Scales and Arpeggios

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Music theory

Types of learners for piano lessons

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Piano for intermediate

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Piano for beginners

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Piano for kids

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Piano for adults

Piano lessons at a glance

To provide piano instruction that not only develops technical skills but also familiarizes students with common chord progressions as a musical language, enabling them to approach harmony creatively and build a strong foundation for composing and arranging their own music. To provide piano instruction that integrates music theory and practical application, helping students understand and normalize common chord progressions as a musical language. Through this approach, I aim to develop students’ creativity and equip them with the harmonic and theoretical foundation needed to confidently compose and arrange their own music. I will provide piano instruction that integrates music theory and practical application, helping students understand and normalize common chord progressions as a musical language. Through this approach, I aim to develop students’ creativity and equip them with the harmonic and theoretical foundation needed to confidently compose and arrange their own music. By learning piano as a core instrument, students are encouraged to adapt more easily to other instruments and become familiar with essential musical concepts such as the circle of music.

Different types of piano lessons

Piano

Piano

Digital Piano

Digital Piano

Upright Piano

Upright Piano

Electric Keyboard

Electric Keyboard

Flexible Scheduling

Allows 1h early scheduling

Allows 1h early rescheduling

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Piano concepts taught by Gian

Student learned 5 days ago

The tutor and student reviewed fundamental piano concepts including notes, note durations, sharps and flats, harmony, melody, and tempo. They practiced rhythmic exercises using whole, half, and quarter notes, and began working on a specific song arrangement, "Falling Leaves," focusing on chord progressions and note sequences for the left hand. Future lessons will build on these skills with chord familiarization, scales, and advanced techniques.

Piano Notes and Scales

Musical Notation Basics

Elements of Music

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Student learned 6 days ago

The student and tutor reviewed basic piano notes and chords, and then applied these concepts to arranging a piece called "Falling Leaves." The teaching focused on learning by ear and chord identification, with plans to continue developing these skills for future arrangements.

Musical Notes

Chords

Scales

Chord Progressions

Learning by Ear vs. Sheet Music

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Approach & tools used in piano classes

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Ear Training Software

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Metronome Apps

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Backing Track Libraries

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Virtual Piano Apps

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Chord & Scale Reference Apps

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Piano Tuner Apps

Interactive piano lessons

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Parent feedback

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Open Q&A

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Record lessons

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Mobile joining

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Weekend lessons

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