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.
Your piano teacher skills
Sight Reading
Pedaling Techniques
Chord Theory
Music theory
Piano Repertoire
Rhythm and Timing
Improvisation
Scales and Arpeggios
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Types of learners for piano lessons
Piano for adults
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Piano classes that feel motivating and fun
91% students stay engaged and excited about practicing
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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
Piano
Grand Piano
Player Piano
Digital Piano
Classical Piano
Electric Keyboard
Piano concepts taught by Kyla
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
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)
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
Rhythm
Time Signatures & Notation Symbols
Reading Music: The Grand Staff & Landmark Notes
Piano Technique: Scales & Articulation
Chord Voicing & 2-5-1 Progressions
The student and tutor reviewed piano posture, hand positioning, and basic music theory concepts including note values, measures, and intervals. They practiced playing scales and triads, explored seventh chords, and learned about the "drop two" technique and a ii-V-I chord progression for jazz piano, with homework assigned to practice scales and chord progressions.
Rhythm and Note Values
Musical Measures and Bar Lines
Intervals: The Building Blocks of Harmony
Chord Qualities: Major vs. Minor
Seventh Chords: Adding Complexity
Piano Posture and Hand Position
The tutor and student reviewed foundational piano techniques, including proper sitting posture, hand positioning, and finger numbering. They also identified Middle C and discussed the damper pedal's usage. The next steps involve addressing music theory and potentially starting with the "Piano Adventures" book, with lessons scheduled weekly.
Finger Numbering and Middle C
Basic Music Theory Introduction
Piano Pedals: The Damper Pedal
Proper Piano Posture
The tutor and student focused on foundational piano concepts, including rhythm, pitch recognition, and chord construction (major/minor triads). They practiced building chords using half steps and explored basic inversions and major seventh chords, with a plan to continue with scales, chords, and sight-reading exercises.
Rhythm and Pitch Recognition
Types of Seventh Chords
Chord Inversions
Triads and Chord Building
Approach & tools used in piano classes
Piano Tuner Apps
Ear Training Software
Chord & Scale Reference Apps
Metronome Apps
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
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