Learn Piano with Melva
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💰$63 weekly lessons
Music is a journey, and for the past decade, I've been passionately guiding students to find their way to find their passion and master the art of piano playing. My approach combines technical expertise with creative exploration, ensuring a fulfilling and enriching musical experience. As someone who has a deep interest in music education, I believe that every student deserves a curriculum that caters to their goals and needs. In addition to that, the learning has to be fun to keep the student engage! Two-ways communication is also one of the KEY factors to have a successful learning. 1 hour Lesson outline: - Reviewing last week's lesson [5-7 mins] - Do fun activity (card game, fun technical exercise, singing, etc.) [5-10 mins] - Start with lesson plan (practical) [20-30mins] - Theory lesson [10-15 mins] - Review of today's lesson [5 mins] If you/your kids/your nieces nephew/your parents or whoever else is interested in music learning either to pursue it in serious way or leisurely, everything is possible! Whatever goal you are aiming for, it can be taught in a fun way!
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Levels taught: Beginners, Intermediates, Experts
Teaches: Kids, Teenagers, Adults
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🏅Concert Performer
📝Music Degree
🎓24 years playing
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Reviews
Total reviews5
Average rating
5.0
Georgia and Carla
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 300
Melva had been teaching both my daughters Georgia and Carla. Girls had been with Melva for 5 years and had gone through 4 grading! Georgia has received distinction for all her grading exams! The girls love Melva and always anticipate their piano lessons!
Jedd, Jann, and Jyll
Level: Beginner•Lessons taken: 250
I have trusted three of my kids to Melva when it comes to learning music. Not only does Melva ignite their passion in music, she finds their plus point to help improve the part that they need to be improved on. Practice notes that she gives on every lessons is useful to know what and how to practice. If you are finding for someone knowledgeable, dependable, and fun in music learning, Melva is the right person!
Leda
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 235
Melva has helped me a lot in becoming a better pianist. I learnt the piano when i was 5 and stopped for 3 years. I start learning again 3 years ago and want to graduate all grade to help with my college application. Melva has been so helpful in facilitate my goal and to help reach my goal!
Aaron and Adele
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 125
Both of my kids are being taught by Melva since they are in beginner level. Since they were a beginner level, Melva has been particular and pay a lot attention in details on their technique, and musicality in order for my kids to understand to play the music well. Practicing has never been a task for them as they enjoy playing the piano because Melva always make the lesson fun!
Kenneth
Level: Intermediate•Lessons taken: 30
Melva is a fun teacher when it comes to teaching my 5 years old daughter, Winnie, piano lesson. Melva has her own way to make Winnie interested and enjoy the process of playing piano. If you are looking for a teacher who is genuinely care about the student, give Melva a try!
Locations
These are the locations I've set as being able to provide lessons:1 location available
The Fields at Gramercy Apartments
2020 S Luxury Ln apt e 302, Meridian, ID 83642, USA
1725.1 miles awayIndoors
Want a lesson at your home or a different location? We can help.
Availability
These are the times I've set as being available for lessons.mondays
8 AM - 6 PM
tuesdays
8 AM - 6 PM
wednesdays
8 AM - 6 PM
thursdays
8 AM - 2:30 PM
fridays
8 AM - 6 PM
Beginner training plan
Your first lesson30-45 mins lesson
1. Introduce myself and get to know the students
2. Talk about learning goal (with the student/parents) - learning for fun/pursuing seriously? either way is good!
3. Introduce the instrument (piano) - naming the different parts of the piano, explaining the usage and purpose of each part for better understanding of the instrument.
4. Free playing on the piano! - familiarised in pressing the piano keys. Two-ways communication by asking the student questions about the sound (higher/lower), different colours of the keyboard (black&white), two-types of black keys.
5. Introduction of basic musical elements - time name (crotchet, minim, etc), musical alphabet, fingering, and dynamics.
6. Theory and revisions
Lesson 11+- Lesson plan and teaching strategy evolves around student’s goals and needs
- Learning will always involve playing to make it engaging
- Two-ways communication, by asking question (not spoon-feeding method)
Lesson 4-10- Strengthen the knowledge in rhythmic patterns
- play a familiar piece(s) in different octaves - to explore more of the keyboard and discovering the sound and characteristic of every octaves
- Theory, naming musical alphabet on the keyboard, knowing how to draw notes (crotchet, minim, etc.), able to name musical alphabet in order (going up and down, step and skip) to strengthen the knowledge of the keyboard geographically.
- Add more challenging pieces that has the musical elements in order to internalised the knowledge.
Lesson 2-31 Introducing proper hand position, use picture for visualisation (cat paw)
2. Use familiar tune with a set fingering on the music sheets, dynamics and rhythmic pattern
3. Emphasising in using the right hand position to play.
By the end of lesson 2&3, students should be familiar with fingering, 2-3 different rhythmic patterns, and know the proper hand position.
Some fun activities such as clapping, using ball to get the right hand position, and movement activities to feel the music in the body.
Youth players
Working with kidsUsing different materials and methods for a fun approach in teaching. One of the materials used will be card game. Teaching method will include body percussion (for internalising rhythmic pattern), Dalcroze method, Kodaly, etc.
Working with teenagersWhen working with teenagers, teaching will be focusing more on asking leading questions. This is to train the student to be an independent learner.
What you need to bringPiano at home
What I can bringFlash cards, additional materials
Frequently asked questions
Cancellation Policy
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If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!
If you need to cancel your lesson, no worries! You can get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of making your booking. We want to make the process as hassle-free as possible for you.
And if you simply want to reschedule your lesson, change the date and time, or adjust the number of students joining, we've got you covered there too. You can easily make these changes within 24 hours of booking, and up to 72 hours before your lesson starts.
Our goal is to make your experience smooth, enjoyable, and worry-free. So go ahead and book with confidence, knowing that we're here to accommodate your needs every step of the way!
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