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
Piano Technique
Ear training
Performance Skills
Chord Theory
Music theory
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Types of learners for piano lessons
Piano for intermediate
Piano for adults
Piano for kids
Piano for beginners
Piano for advanced
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 worked on a new piano piece, "Deck the Halls," focusing on rhythm, counting, and articulation, specifically staccato and legato. They practiced several challenging measures, identifying and correcting issues with note duration and measure transitions. The Tutor advised the Student to practice the entire piece, as all new rhythmic concepts were covered.
Mastering New Rhythms in Advanced Sections
Distinguishing Bass Symphony from Standard Piano
Identifying and Applying Rhythmic Patterns
Seamless Measure Transitions
Staccato Articulation and Legato Contrast
Rhythmic Accuracy: Dotted Notes and 'And' Beats
The session was an introductory piano lesson where the Student learned basic keyboard geography, including the names of white keys (A-G) and black keys (sharps), along with standard finger numbering. They practiced identifying notes and attempted to play a simple melody, as well as a foundational finger exercise. The Tutor outlined a future learning path and assigned homework to list songs the Student would like to learn.
Keyboard Layout & White Key Naming
Black Key Naming: Sharps
Finger Numbering for Piano
Playing Simple Melodies
Fundamental Finger Warm-up Exercise
The Student and Tutor worked on piano pieces "A Million Dreams" and "Carry You Home," focusing on smooth chord transitions and synchronized left and right-hand playing. The Student was assigned to practice these songs and choose a new one, with plans to introduce sharps in upcoming lessons.
Active Listening and Technical Setup
Achieving Smooth Chord Transitions
Left Hand Coordination & Rhythmic Foundation
Integrating Both Hands: Chords and Melody
Repertoire Review & Strategic Practice
The Student and Tutor focused on understanding and applying musical modes, clarifying theoretical concepts with practical piano exercises. They explored how modes alter the emotional feel of melodies and chords, practicing with a familiar song. The session also covered modulation techniques and provided listening recommendations for further study.
Understanding Musical Modes: A Practical Approach
Dorian Mode: Structure and Chordal Impact
Applying Modes for Emotional Expression
Modulation: Seamless Key Transitions
The Student and Tutor practiced two new piano pieces, "Mr. Blue Skies" and "Jazz Police." The session focused on rhythmic accuracy, note identification, understanding musical notation for chords and rests, and navigating song structures like first and second endings. The plan for the next session is to continue working on "Jazz Police."
Arpeggio Recognition and Execution
Tempo Control and Gradual Speed Increase
Applying Musical Dynamics
Navigating Music Structure: Repeats & Endings
Understanding Over Chords (Stroke Chords)
Accurate Rhythmic Counting: Rests & Measures
The Student and Tutor practiced a piano piece, focusing on coordinating both hands for new sections and building muscle memory for chords. They worked on playing various parts, including a "fun section," with an emphasis on achieving smooth transitions between chords. The Student was assigned to practice all learned chords for the current song and to continue practicing "Carry Me Home" for homework.
Two-Hand Coordination for Piano
Developing Musical Muscle Memory
Understanding Visual Cues on Digital Keyboards
Achieving Smooth Chord Transitions
Importance of Consistent Daily Practice
Approach & tools used in piano classes
Metronome Apps
Backing Track Libraries
DAWs
Interactive piano lessons
Mobile joining
Parent feedback
Chat for quick help
Weekend lessons
Open Q&A
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