Melva Tanoto
Piano Lessons Focused on Technique, Musicality, and Creative Expression
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Melva Tanoto
Bachelors degree
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Each lesson is 55 min
50 lessons
20% off
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30 lessons
15% off
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20 lessons
10% off
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10 lessons
5% off
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5 lessons
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1 lessons
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Melva - Your piano teacher
I am a music educator who believes that everybody can learn music! With my Bachelor in Education, my lessons is always plan and execute around the student’s strength, needs, and goals! My teaching philosophy is two-way communications will produce a good session! In music, self-reflection is as equally important as practicing your art. As a long life learner myself, every practice and lesson should have objectives and goals that we are working towards on. Beside all the serious learning, i love to incorporate fun activity that could benefit towards certain subject, such as rhythm by using clapping, body movement, etc., notation learning by singing and some creative fun activities that i love to play with my students! Other than learning practical piano, i believe theoretical is equally important! Theory is like a grammar in language. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate, advance, young or old learner, come join me for a fun and engaging music (piano) session with me!
Melva graduated from Royal College of Music
Your piano teacher skills
Pedaling Techniques
Ear training
Finger Placement & Hand Position
Performance Skills
Scales and Arpeggios
Piano Repertoire
Types of learners for piano lessons
Piano for Adults
Piano for Kids
Piano for Beginners
Piano for Intermediate
Piano for Advanced
Piano lessons at a glance
My teaching approach is centered on engaging and expressive musicality, offering performance coaching, and providing creative and progressive instruction tailored to each student's needs. Specializing in teaching a variety of piano styles such as classical, digital, upright, grand piano, I leverage a mix of online platforms like Skype, Google Classroom, and offline resources to create interactive lessons. With a curriculum that combines traditional methods with modern techniques, I cater to a diverse audience of 50+ students, including kids, beginners, intermediate, advanced players, and adults. Every lesson, student will get a feedback of what and how to practice, it will provide clarity for the student. My personalized tutoring strengthens students' skills, fosters their creativity, and empowers them to excel in their piano journey.
Different types of piano lessons
Piano
Grand Piano
Digital Piano
Upright Piano
Classical Piano
Flexible Scheduling
Allows 1h early scheduling
Allows 1h early rescheduling
Can wait for 20 mins after joining
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10 day Refund
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Piano concepts taught by Melva
This piano lesson concluded the student's learning journey, focusing on playing a specific piece from beginning to end. The student practiced various technical aspects, including hand coordination, pedal technique, and musical expression, with the tutor providing guidance for improvement. The session also included a brief recap of music reading fundamentals.
Playing with Pedal Technique
Musical Dynamics: Crescendo and Decrescendo
Hand Shape and Finger Dexterity
Note Reading Fundamentals: Counting and Octaves
The student and tutor worked on piano technique, focusing on musical phrasing, dynamic expression, and precise fingering in specific sections of a piece. They practiced challenging passages, with the tutor providing targeted feedback and suggesting alternative fingering strategies. The student was advised to continue practicing challenging sections separately and slowly.
Dynamic Contrast and Shaping
Rhythmic Precision and Counting
Left Hand Technique and Fingering
Phrasing and Musical Flow
The piano tutor and student worked on refining playing technique, focusing on legato phrasing, precise pedal usage, and accurate note execution. They practiced specific musical passages, aiming for increased fluency and continuity, and discussed strategies for managing hand movements and timing.
Musical Phrasing and Continuity
Pedal Technique: Blending and Sustaining Sound
Hand Coordination and Independence
Musical Memory and Navigation
Musical Fingering and Technique
Rhythmic Interpretation and Grouping
Note Accuracy and Pitch Identification
Practice Strategies for Improvement
The student and tutor reviewed piano technique, focusing on tempo consistency, dynamic contrast, articulation, and phrase shaping. They worked on specific challenging sections of a piece, practicing hands separately and using counting methods to improve rhythmic accuracy and musicality, with an aim for clearer recordings.
Dynamic Range: Forte (f) and Piano (p)
Articulation: Staccato vs. Legato
Musical Shaping: Crescendo and Diminuendo
Tempo and Rhythm Accuracy
Practice Techniques: Segmentation and Hand Separation
The Tutor and Student worked on practicing challenging sections of a musical piece, with a particular focus on the second page. They broke down difficult bars, practiced them with separate hands and then together, and discussed rhythmic complexities. The student was assigned to continue practicing the second page and review the first page for the next lesson.
Rhythmic Accuracy in Piano Practice
Left and Right Hand Coordination
Understanding Musical Phrasing and Articulation
Navigating Complex Notational Patterns
Approach & tools used in piano classes
PDF Sheet Music Libraries
Metronome Apps
Chord & Scale Reference Apps
Interactive piano lessons
Pets are welcomed
Parent feedback
Chat for quick help
Open Q&A
Note taking
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