Colin Eboku
Music is a way to experience culture and emotion in a way that's hard to put into words. Let's learn together.
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Colin Eboku
Bachelors degree
/ 55 min
Colin - Your piano teacher
With over a decade of experience in teaching piano/keyboard, I am Colin Eboku, you go-to online tutor for engaging piano lessons. I specialise in learning to play and understand music by ear i.e. listening to a song a couple and being able to replicate the same level of performance. I also train in composing of songs and reharmonisation of music. I focus on personalised learning, creating a specialised learning plan for each student depending on their age, skill level and speed of learning as all students are different and no single technique fits all. With a strong emphasis on individual practice, I ensure that all the music we learn is of interest to each student with examples selected by the student. I welcome all questions from the students. Join me to explore the world of piano. This journey promises to enhance your confidence and skill and will expose you to the vast world of music that will keep your passion ignited. Book your lessons today and unlock you full creativity with me, Colin Eboku
Your piano teacher skills
Rhythm and Timing
Performance Skills
Pedaling Techniques
Ear training
Scales and Arpeggios
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Types of learners for piano lessons
Piano for adults
Piano for advanced
Piano for beginners
Piano for kids
Piano for intermediate
Piano lessons at a glance
My tutoring approach integrates creativity, fun, theory and engaging ear training for personal enjoyment or even community style playing. I start each learning journey by understanding the student, their skill level, their music goals and their commitment to learning. This allows me to create a customised learning plan for each student. Following this learning plan, each lesson will consist of a new concept or revision of an old concept and an exercise to be completed by the student. Since piano playing is a skill built on hours of personal practice, I provide a regimen and recommended number of hours of practice for each student to complete each week. Students can share progress through videos of their practice sessions. I also utilise a mix of tools like apps and websites to expand the base of knowledge from which we learn and creates an interactive learning experience. I aim to ensure that the student achieve their set learning outcomes and not just breeze through the lessons without any growth all while maintaining their love for the instrument.
92% students praise the teaching style
Student appreciate the way lessons are conducted by the teacher
Piano lessons that truly engage students
Parents report their children look forward to every class
Piano lessons tailored to personal goals
Helps students focus on classical, pop, or other styles they love
Different types of piano lessons
Piano
Digital Piano
Upright Piano
Electric Keyboard
Acoustic Piano
Piano concepts taught by Colin
The Student and Tutor practiced two piano pieces, "Fiesta Tell" and "Fly Me to the Moon," focusing on note identification, rhythm counting, and interpreting various musical notations like ties, rests, staccato, and dynamics. The Student's upcoming concert was mentioned, and the Tutor offered to prepare new material for the next session, encouraging the Student to suggest songs.
Dynamics: Decrescendo (Diminuendo)
Rhythm Counting & Tempo Consistency
Ties in Music
Dotted Notes
Accidentals Across Measures
Staccato Articulation
The Student and Tutor focused on piano practice, specifically working on the song "A Million Dreams." They practiced coordinating both hands for the verse and introduced an arpeggio exercise to develop smooth transitions between chords. Homework includes practicing the song and arpeggios, with a plan to incorporate sheet music in future lessons.
Left-Hand Accompaniment & Octave Exploration
Achieving Seamless Chord Transitions
Arpeggiated Chord Technique ('Bouncing')
Coordinated Hand Play: Syncopated Starts
Right-Hand Melody Focus
The Student and Tutor practiced "Fly Me to the Moon" on bass, focusing on accurate rhythm, counting, and note execution across various measures. They addressed challenges with consistent tempo and the correct interpretation of notation. The Tutor assigned practicing the piece with a metronome and reviewing previously learned songs for the next session.
Achieving Smooth Musical Phrasing and Transitions
Maintaining Consistent Tempo with a Metronome
Understanding Note Duration and Rhythmic Counting
Accurate Bass Clef Note Reading and Interpretation
The Student and Tutor reviewed various piano theory concepts, including lead sheets, different chord types, scales, and the number system. They focused extensively on reharmonization, passing chords (7-3-6, 2-5-1), and chord voicings, practicing these ideas with practical examples. The Tutor assigned specific songs for practice and recommended further resources, emphasizing the importance of transposing learned material into different keys and structuring improvisation.
Lead Sheets & Treble Clef Sight-Reading
Natural Minor Scale & Modes Introduction
Reharmonization & Chord Substitution
Transposing Music Across Keys
Passing Chords: 2-5-1 and 7-3-6 Progressions
Chord Voicings
Structured Improvisation
The Student and Tutor practiced playing the piano, focusing on coordinating both hands for a new song, "A Million Dreams." They worked on synchronizing the left and right hands and maintaining a consistent tempo. The Student was assigned to practice playing both hands together at the same speed, and the practice notes will be sent via email.
Learning a New Piece: "A Million Dreams"
Two-Hand Coordination: Left-Hand Lead Technique
Achieving Consistent Tempo and Rhythm
Humming as a Tool for Melody Tracking
The Student and Tutor continued working on the "Theme from Spider-Man," focusing on correcting note inaccuracies and refining rhythmic execution, particularly for challenging eighth-note passages and tied notes. They extensively practiced counting and timing with a metronome. The plan for the next session is to begin a new piece, "Fly Me to the Moon," with the Student focusing on the bass part.
Accurate Note Identification and Correction
Precise Rhythmic Execution of Eighth Notes and Ties
Effective Metronome Utilization for Timing
Sectional Practice Methodology
Musical Swing and Expression
Approach & tools used in piano classes
DAWs
Metronome Apps
Backing Track Libraries
Interactive piano lessons
Open Q&A
Note taking
Parent feedback
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