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Piano and Music Theory Lessons for children and adults (beginners, advanced)

Learning how to play an instrument can fall into many classroom stereotypes; Not if you strive to discover sounds and styles, if you're open to learning not only an instrument but all that is related to music and sound making!
I've taught at different institutes and private lessons for +5 years; then slowly began to put together my own method of teaching not only piano, but related subjects to help students gain a broader knowledge and be able to take next steps in their music journey even when they're finished with their music lessons.With all the experience I gathered in working with children and adults, I've composed a method of teaching subjects related to piano performance(music theory, music history, improvisation and creative music composing) alongside lessons on the instrument and piano techniques, as the student proceeds and is in need of more broad knowledge.
It doesn't matter wether the student is a pupil or an adult, if they have experience in music or not, there's always a lot to discover together in my lessons; based on the students needs and interests.
I usually start with basics of the instrument and give students a general lesson on how the instrument works. As we proceed in our lessons, we will cover techniques and more specific skills based on the interest of the student.Our lessons are very flexible regarding class material and my aim is to keep the lessons always fun and informative as well as following the bigger aim of helping the student to be confidant in their music performing and music creation.
The format of our lessons will not stay the same as we work on different pieces, different skills and subjects. There are certain repertoire we will cover but also some of the pieces the student likes to be able to play and understand.
We will also work on performing skills, I often organise mini concerts for students that like to overcome their fear of performing on stage or for others, giving them the opportunity to perform their own pieces or from classic piano repertoire.

Extra information

not much to bring but a music notebook (for basics of music theory)

Location

At teacher's location: Torenstraat, The Hague, Netherlands
At student's location: Around The Hague, Netherlands
Online via webcam

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General info

Age:
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level:
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration:
30 minutes
45 minutes
60 minutes
The class is taught in:English

About Me

I've studied Piano Performance and received my Bachelors degree then continued my studies in Composition for my Masters. I'm currently a student at Royal Conservatory of the Hague and I'm continuing my career as a Performer, Composer and Artist and Teacher! I've taught piano lessons for more than 5 years, and I enjoy teaching and discovering sounds alongside students.

Education

University of Tehran (Bachelor of Piano Performance, Master of Composition)
Royal Conservatory of the Hague (Bachelor of composition)
Master Classes by Raphael Minaskanian, Tamara Dolidze and other pianists and Artists

Experience / Qualifications

Amateur music teacher at Goshayesh Music Institute, Isfahan Iran
Aug, 2015 - Sep, 2016
Piano Teacher at Navaye Shahr Ashoub Music Institute, Tehran Iran
Jul 2018 - Oct, 2020
Taught private lessons for more than 50 students each year.
Brought parallel subjects into students' interests; such as theory studies, form and harmony practices and music history.
Organised monthly stage performance for students to boost their self esteem and reduce their stage fright.
Planned and executed collaborations between students to play in ensembles and gain experience in group work.
Private Piano Teacher
Nov, 2020 - Present
Run private lessons and individual masterclasses for intermediate students willing to peruse music education at a university or college.
Created authorial teaching materials using different technology such as Earmaster ear training apps, Sibelius for music notation and Logic for recording and post recording processes.

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Arefeh is a very lovely piano teacher. My sons are very fond of her. She is very patient with my little 4 years old boy and managed to teach him to play a song after only two lessons !

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