Piano and Music Creativity for kids and adults - Preparation for ABRSM exams

From 84 C$ /h

I am a composer and pianist and I give piano lessons to kids and adults of a wide range of levels!
Feel free to contact me if you are interested in learning how to play the piano or if you are curious about music theory or how to make your own music!

In my classes, my goal is to approach piano playing in a holistic way, starting with a healthy posture, but also musical expression. We will work on memory, on the dependency of each hand and finger, integrating in every lesson the music theory and singing along with exercises on rhythm (TAKADIMI system of rhythm solfege) and last but not least, creation (through improvisation and other creative tasks) which will offer you the possibility to craft and master in a deeper level your piano skills.

The structure and the material of the lesson derive from established piano methods and further music bibliography and they are adjusted to your skills, preferences, and wishes. I am always interested in transcribing some of my pupils' favorite pieces on piano according to their skills, something that often is very useful and fruitful for their progress.
In the first lesson we will talk about your interests, motivation, and goals and we will create together a personal course structure. Experience in ABRSM piano performance exams in case you are interested in achieving a grade.

Music demands patience and practice, but all these become easier when you keep your motivation alive by enjoying the process!

Extra information

You will need to practice on a electric keyboard or piano at home.

Location

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At student's location :

Around The Hague, Netherlands

At teacher's location :

De Perponcherstraat, The Hague, Netherlands

About Me

(english below)

Hallo! Mijn naam is Myrto en ik ben een pianist en componist uit Griekenland. Sinds 2018 woon ik in Den Haag.

In 2020 heb ik mijn master in muziekcompositie behaald aan het Koninklijk Conservatorium in Den Haag. Mijn muziek is uitgevoerd door ensembles, solisten en orkesten in Griekenland, Nederlands, Frankrijk, Spanje, Italië, België, en de Verenigde Staten.
Daarnaast heb ik deelgenomen aan een aantal multidisciplinaire projecten en samengewerkt met dansers, filmregisseurs, acteurs, schilders en anderen. Naast componeren ben ik ook actief als pianist en toetsenist en heb ik deelgenomen aan verschillende muziekprojecten in Griekenland en Nederland.

Lesgeven:
Ik ben ervan overtuigd dat muziek een expressieve taal is die iedereen zou moeten kunnen leren en gebruiken om te communiceren. Mijn doel als muziekdocent is om u dichter bij deze prachtige wereld te brengen. Ik heb zes jaar ervaring in het lesgeven aan leerlingen van verschillende leeftijden, met verschillende achtergronden, niveaus en stijlen.

Lessen:
De structuur en het materiaal van de les worden afgestemd op elke leerling en zijn/haar voorkeuren, maar kunnen ook worden geconfigureerd volgens gevestigde muziek- en pianomethoden. Ik moedig mijn leerlingen ook graag aan om hun passie voor specifieke muziekstijlen of stukken met mij te delen, zodat ik deze kan opnemen in het lesproces door ze aan te passen aan hun vaardigheden.

**Omdat ik het belang van optreden voor publiek onderken, organiseer ik twee keer per jaar (in december en in juni/juli) een studentenconcert, waar elke leerling de kans krijgt om live op te treden. Deelname wordt sterk aangemoedigd voor alle studenten, maar is niet verplicht.

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Hello! My name is Myrto and I am a pianist and composer from Greece and since 2018 I am based in The Hague.

In 2020 I obtained a Masters degree in Music Composition at the Royal Conservatory of The Hague. My music has been performed by ensembles, soloists and orchestras in Greece, the Netherlands, France, Spain, Italy, Belgium and the United States, while I have participated in a number of multidisciplinary projects and have collaborated with dancers, film directors, actors, painters and others. Besides composing, I am also active both as a pianist and keyboard player and I have been member of various music projects in Greece and the Netherlands.

Teaching:
I truly believe that music is an expressive language that everyone should have the access to learn and communicate through and my goal as a music teacher is to bring you closer to this magnificent world. I have a six years teaching experience with students of diverse age groups, with different backgrounds, levels and styles.

Lessons:
The structure and the material of the lesson are formulated based on every pupil and his/her preferences while at the same time it can also be configured according to established music and piano methods. I also love to encourage my pupils to share their passion about specific music styles or pieces with me, in order to include them in the teaching process, by arranging them based on their skills.

**In recognition of the importance of performing before an audience, I organize a student concert twice annually (in December and in June/July), at which each pupil is given the opportunity to perform live. Participation is strongly encouraged for all students, though it is not compulsory.
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List of courses:
• Piano (classical, modern) - preparations for ABRSM Performance Grade Exams
• Improvisation
• Composition, Songwriting, Arranging
• Music Theory (Rhythm- Dictée, Solfège etc.)

Looking forward to meeting you and exploring together the fascinating world of music!

Education

• Piano pedagogy and contemporary approaches: Improvisation, group piano, inclusion and contemporary repertoire" (2023-2024) - Ionian University, GR
• One Year Course in Sonology Institute - electroacoustic composition, Den Haag, NL (2021-2022)
• Master of Music, Composition at the Koninklijk Conservatorium, Den Haag, NL (2018-2020)
• Bachelor of Music, Composition at the Department of Music Science and Art, UOM, GR (2012-2016)
• Piano Degree in Performance, Conservatory "Franz Liszt", GR (2013)
• Fugue and Orchestration Degree, Thessaloniki State Conservatory, GR (2018)
• Counterpoint Degree, "En Chordae" Conservatory, Thessaloniki, GR (2015)
• Harmony Degree, Conservatory "Franz Liszt", GR (2009)

Extra qualifications:
Masterclasses and workshops in Composition, Music Pedagogy, Piano performance, Choral singing and others.

Experience / Qualifications

- Preparation for ABRSM Piano Performance Exams
- Teaching experience since 2017
- Music education courses on preschool, 8-18 years old kids and adults

Recommendations upon request.

Age

Preschool children (4-6 years old)

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Duration

30 minutes

45 minutes

60 minutes

The class is taught in

Greek

English

Dutch

Skills

Piano

Music theory lessons

Music composition

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