Piano and Music Theory lessons with Specialised and Experienced Teacher

Àpd 62.95 $ /h

I am a piano teacher with a specialized Master in Music Education and 19 years of teaching experience, in official music conservatoires, academies and private lessons. I am currently doing my PhD in Musical Sciences: Teaching and Psychology of Music.
I also have a Master in Music: Piano, and a Postgraduation in Music in Childhood: Intervention and Research.

I tailor my lessons to each student, according to their interests, levels, and learning goals.
I love to teach and I have continuously done it privately and in official music schools, with students from beginner to advanced levels, from 3 to about 70 years old.
With my help you can learn from a basic to an advanced level, develop musically and technically, read and interpret any score.

I have also participated in several piano masterclasses with world-renowned pianists and performed as a soloist and as a chamber musician in venues in Portugal, The Netherlands, Sweden, Belgium and the United Kingdom.

Lieu

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Cours au domicile de l'élève :

Autour de Lisbonne, Portugal

Cours chez le professeur :

Alameda Fernando Namora, Póvoa de Santo Adrião, Portugal

En ligne depuis Portugal

Présentation

Helena is a Portuguese classical pianist and teacher residing in Lisbon, Portugal. She has a Bachelor in Music from the Lisbon College of Music and a Master in Music Education from the Aveiro University. The highlights of her Master in Music Education are her research titled "Functional Anatomy and Body Awareness in the Performance: strategies for prevention of physical problems in pianists" graded 19 out of 20, and her internship as a piano teacher, graded 20 out of 20. Helena was later invited to present her research in the 2nd Conference for Musical Psychophysiology, at the University of Minho, Portugal.

She also has a Master in Music from the Conservatorium Maastricht, Netherlands, a Postgraduation in Music in Childhood: Intervention and Research, from the NOVA University Lisbon - School of Social Sciences and Humanities, finished with an average of 19 out of 20, and is studying for a PhD in Musical Sciences (specialising in Psychology and Pedagogy of Music), at the same University.

Helena has participated in solo piano masterclasses with world-renowned pianists and has given concerts both as a soloist and chamber musician in several venues in Portugal, The Netherlands, Sweden, Belgium, and England.

Passioned about sharing music and teaching, Helena has also been developing an extensive experience as a piano and music teacher since 2006 in music conservatories, academies, and private tuitions.

Education

Currently doing - PhD in Musical Sciences (specialising in Psychology and Pedagogy of Music)

Finished:

Postgraduation in Music in Childhood: Intervention and Research, from the NOVA University Lisbon - School of Social Sciences and Humanities

Master in Music (Piano) - Conservatorium Maastricht, Netherlands

Master in Music Education (Piano pedagogy and Music education) - Aveiro University, Portugal

Bachelor in Music (Piano) - Lisbon College of Music, Portugal, and Conservatorium Maastricht, Netherlands

Expérience / Qualifications

Teaching experience in music conservatories, music academies and private tuitions since 2006. Qualified piano teacher with a master in music education.

Age

Enfants en bas âge (0-3 ans)

Enfants (4-6 ans)

Enfants (7-12 ans)

Adolescents (13-17 ans)

Adultes (18-64 ans)

Seniors (65+ ans)

Niveau du Cours

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Intermédiaire

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Durée

30 minutes

45 minutes

60 minutes

90 minutes

120 minutes

Enseigné en

portugais

anglais

Compétences

Piano

Théorie de la musique

Commentaires

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Rodrigo

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It is never too late to start or resume learning piano! My teaching experience makes me a witness to this.

Perhaps you came looking for piano lessons because you wish to be able to play some particular pieces, or to develop specific skills. Or maybe you don't know what your goal is yet, but are fond of the sound of the piano and want to dive into this wonderful instrument. Whatever the case, I am looking forward to hearing from you and discussing your next step!

I try as much as possible to tailor the work with each individual student aiming at the goals set and the student's musical tastes. This becomes more the case the higher the student's level of experience. Nevertheless, beginners are also encouraged to suggest music for themselves to learn.

The work on pieces is combined with other important activities designed to develop finger dexterity, hand coordination, rhythmic sense, music reading, playing by ear, etc. The Cortot, Hanon and scale exercises are some of my frequent choices for the technical work.

For young beginners, I defend a no-book approach during the first 2 or 3 months, for three main reasons: it makes learning more fun, it unlocks our creative potential and it allows us to explore the instrument rather confidently and freely. Instead of learning how to read right from the start, students have the opportunity to play games, listen to music, sing, compose, and improvise over backing tracks, developing the core skills necessary for any musical activity later on. After this period, it is then time to introduce them to a method book. The one I recommend the most is Piano Safari.

For teenage and adult beginners, the activities described above are selected and adjusted, and theory concepts may be introduced at an earlier stage. If desired, graded level series such as the RSL Classical or Contemporary Piano, among others, may be opted for.

Please notice that my scheduling may not always be up to date on this website, so the best way to know my availability is sending me a message. Feel free to get in touch for any other questions as well!

Looking forward to meeting you soon,

Rodrigo

Daphné

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Piano lessons, singing, songwriting and composition for all ages and levels. My lessons are adapted to the needs of the students. Jazz, pop, classical, rock... I'm open to all musical styles.

- Musical awakening for the little ones
- Learning music theory
- Learning harmony (chords, scales, singing accompaniment)
- Score reading
- Singing lessons
- Writing lessons (improvisation, composing with scales and chords, mixing words with music, etc.)

Tomás

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(1)

My lessons focus on awakening in the student a desire to better understand the world of music, and above all - to develop a taste for musical expression, whether it's through the classical school or the improvisation or pop school.

In order to achieve this goal, I take special account of the fact that music is not only a great entry into the world of creativity, but also a unique challenge, which gives us a new vision of ourselves, and teaches us self-love, patience and problem-solving. I combine this with a technical knowledge that can be adapted to students of any level of experience, as well as a willingness to plan lessons according to the student's project. I often add musical analysis and theory to my lessons, which can unlock and clarify many of the "secrets" of what we play. I can teach in Portuguese, English, German, French, Italian and Spanish.

I've been teaching for over a decade, having trained students from the age of 2 to 70- amateurs and professionals. As a musician I have participated in International competitions and graduated from the University of York.

I teach both in my own home and at the student's home, for a fee, and online.

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