Kyla Zhao

Piano (RCM Certificated Piano Teacher), Music Theory, Music Production, Composition Languages: English, Mandarin

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Kyla Zhao

Bachelors degree

/ 55 min

Kyla - Your piano teacher

Kyla Zhao is a multi-talented musician with professional training in many aspects of music. She started learning piano when she was 4 years old. At the age of 13, she achieved CMA (Chinese Musicians Association) Level 10 piano certificate with distinction - a RCM (The Royal Conservatory of Music) Level 10 equivalent. She is a highly experienced RCM certificated teacher who has been teaching piano and music production for over 10 years. Kyla emphasized a highly thoughtful, student-centered approach that integrates technique, theory, and musical expression from the very beginning. Her teaching focuses on developing independent musicianship - encouraging students to understand how music works, not just how to play notes. She also promotes creativity, listening, and a strong connection between physical movement and sound. Kyla enjoys sharing her love of music with her students. She believes that in music, one can find meaning and identity- and that with gentle encouragement and support, music can bring lifelong joy and self-expression. Because of the freedom she was given to explore the art form, Kyla doesn’t believe in pushing or pressuring her students. She believes that by going our own way in music, the way it touches our life can be as unique as we are.

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Scales and Arpeggios

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Rhythm and Timing

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Performance Skills

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Music theory

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Piano Repertoire

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Pedaling Techniques

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Sight Reading

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Finger Placement & Hand Position

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Piano lessons tailored to personal goals

Helps students focus on classical, pop, or other styles they love

Different types of piano lessons

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Grand Piano

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Piano concepts taught by Kyla

Student learned 1 day ago

The Student and Tutor reviewed 2-5-1-6 chord progressions, focusing on adding 6th chords and first inversions for smoother transitions. They practiced note reading in both clefs, worked on piano pieces from the Piano Adventures book, and incorporated specific techniques like dynamic control and wrist movement for rests. The session also included ear training for various triads and 7th chords, rhythm exercises, and introductory melody playback with sight-singing. For homework, the Student will practice assigned pieces with singing, A minor scales, and chords, in preparation for new voicing techniques.

2-5-1-6 Chord Progression Practice

Melody Playback & Solfege Singback

Triad & Seventh Chord Ear Training

Quarter Rests & Pauses (Lift Technique)

Dynamic Control & Arm Weight

Sight-Reading: Treble & Bass Clef

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Student learned 8 days ago

The Student and Tutor worked on improving piano technique, focusing on scales and chord progressions, specifically C major and A minor scales, and A minor chords and 2-5-1-6 progressions. They also practiced several pieces from the Piano Adventures book, addressing issues with rhythm, dynamics, and hand coordination, while also introducing octave signs and site-reading strategies. For homework, the Student was assigned Piano Adventures page 44 and to continue practicing 2-5-1-6 chord progressions in additional keys.

Scales: Two-Hand Coordination & Fingerings

Chord Cadences: Finger Patterns & Hand Shapes

Accelerated Muscle Memory Practice Techniques

Rhythmic Precision & Consistent Counting

Octave Signs & Smooth Wrist-Led Transitions

2-5-1-6 Jazz Chord Progression Basics

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Student learned 15 days ago

The Tutor and Student focused on piano technique, reviewing A minor scales (natural, harmonic, melodic) and A minor triads, including the introduction of V-i cadences. They practiced pieces from the Piano Adventure book, learning about dynamics, rhythm, pedal usage, legato, and new notes, while also developing a new left-hand rhythm tapping exercise. Additionally, they reviewed 2-5-1 chord progressions, added a 6th chord to create 2-5-1-6 sequences, and discussed left-hand variations. The Student received homework to practice these scales, pieces, and chord progressions, with a duet accompaniment recording to be sent later.

Advanced Chord Progressions: 2-5-1-6

Legato

Dynamics & Retardando

A Minor Scales (Natural

Harmonic

Melodic)

Pre-Practice Warm-ups & Hand Position

A Minor Triads & Cadences

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Student learned 22 days ago

The Student and Tutor practiced piano techniques, focusing on rhythm, chord progressions, and two-hand coordination. They introduced and worked on various minor scales (natural, harmonic, melodic) and engaged in ear training for triads, seventh chords, and intervals. Homework was assigned to continue practicing E flat major and A flat major 2-5-1 progressions, left-hand bass lines, all three forms of A minor scales, and note reading for a new piece.

2-5-1 Chord Progressions & Rhythmic Precision

Left-Hand Accompaniment: Developing Bass Lines

Minor Scales: Natural

Harmonic

and Melodic Forms

Chord Identification & Ear Training (Triads and 7ths)

Solfege and Interval Identification

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Student learned 29 days ago

Student and Tutor reviewed C major scales and triads, refining technique and finger number application for inversions. They extensively practiced identifying major, minor, and seventh chords through both playing and ear training exercises. New rhythmic concepts, including eighth notes and various rests, along with swing rhythm, were introduced and applied to 2-5-1 chord progressions, with the Student advised to practice these rhythms by tapping even without a piano.

Piano Technique Refinement: Scales & Triads

Chord Quality Recognition & Ear Training (Triads & Sevenths)

Jazz Rhythm Fundamentals: Eighth Notes

Rests & Swing

Rhythmic Chord Progressions (2-5-1 with Both Hands)

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Student learned about 1 month ago

Student and Tutor focused on piano technique, theory, and sight-reading. They reviewed major and minor triads, seventh chords with inversions, and C major scales, emphasizing legato and staccato playing. Additionally, they practiced rhythm clapping, note recognition on the grand staff, and began working on a new piece, "Morning." Homework includes practicing 2-5-1 chord progressions in multiple keys, scales, note reading, and rhythm exercises.

Structured Practice & Long-Term Goals

Chord Voicing & 2-5-1 Progressions

Piano Technique: Scales & Articulation

Reading Music: The Grand Staff & Landmark Notes

Rhythm

Time Signatures & Notation Symbols

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Approach & tools used in piano classes

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Chord & Scale Reference Apps

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Ear Training Software

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PDF Sheet Music Libraries

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Piano Tuner Apps

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Metronome Apps

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