1st lesson free
Olivia
- Rate R644
- Response 1h
R644/h
Contact
1st lesson free
- Piano
- Musical keyboard
- Synthesizer
- Jazz Piano
- Harpsichord
Distinguished Piano Development Coach with a Master's in Piano Studies and 12 years of experience. Building strong performance skills.
- Piano
- Musical keyboard
- Synthesizer
- Jazz Piano
- Harpsichord
Lesson location
About Olivia
I am a dedicated Piano tutor with over 12 years of teaching experience, helping school students, college students, and working professionals achieve their musical goals. My passion for teaching and music motivates me to create lessons that are engaging, enjoyable, and effective for learners of all levels.
My teaching philosophy is based on patience, encouragement, and personalised learning. I understand that every student learns differently, so I design lessons that match their individual learning style, pace, and interests. This approach helps students stay motivated and make steady progress.
My lessons cover piano techniques, scales, chords, rhythm training, sight reading, ear training, music theory, improvisation, and performance preparation. I focus on building strong foundations while helping students develop confidence and creativity.
Apart from Piano, I teach keyboard skills, music reading, and basic music theory. These additional subjects help students gain a deeper understanding of music and improve their overall musicianship.
I am committed to helping students enjoy learning while developing skills that will stay with them for a lifetime. My goal is to inspire confidence, creativity, and a lasting appreciation for music.
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About the lesson
- All levels
- English
Languages in which the lesson is available :
English
My teaching methodology is based on communication, creativity, flexibility, and patience. I believe every student can learn piano with confidence when lessons are designed around their individual learning style and personal goals. I create a friendly and supportive environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and learning at their own pace.
The learning process begins with the basics, including proper posture, hand position, finger exercises, rhythm, note reading, and music theory. These essential skills provide a strong foundation before students move on to scales, chords, arpeggios, pedal techniques, dynamics, sight reading, and expressive playing. Each lesson is carefully planned so students build confidence step by step.
I use demonstrations, practical exercises, and simple explanations to make every concept easy to understand. Regular revision and personalised feedback help students recognise their progress and improve consistently. I also encourage students to develop healthy practice habits that support long-term success.
Students are introduced to different styles of music such as classical, pop, devotional, movie songs, and contemporary music. Creative activities like improvisation and accompaniment help students become more expressive and confident performers.
Besides piano, I also teach keyboard, music theory, rhythm training, ear training, sight reading, performance preparation, and music appreciation. These additional subjects strengthen both technical ability and musical understanding.
My goal is to help students enjoy learning, perform confidently, and build a lifelong connection with music.
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Rates
Rate
- R644
Package rates
- 5h: R3220
- 10h: R6440
free lesson
The free first lesson with Olivia allows you to get to know the tutor and discuss your needs and expectations.
- 1h
online
- R644/h
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