About This Service

Hello, I am Miguel Galicia, a professional composer and pianist. I offer comprehensive online piano instruction designed to cover all fundamental aspects of the instrument.

With more than twelve years of teaching experience, I have successfully guided over 150 students, consistently achieving excellent outcomes. The learning material is crafted to be enjoyable, engaging, relevant, and highly motivational.

I invite you to a complimentary 30-minute trial lesson with no obligation. I am a certified music composer, holding a graduation degree in music composition from Trinity College of Music.

Pricing

• A 30-minute session is priced at $19. Two sessions per week are recommended.
• A one-hour session is priced at $35, recommended once per week.

To begin, you will need access to a piano or keyboard, along with a tablet or portable computer.

LESSONS TO EXPAND YOUR HORIZONS

Objective One: Proper Piano Position

Playing efficiently is of utmost importance. Maintaining correct posture at the piano is crucial for eliminating tension, which directly impacts your ability to perform with accuracy, expression, and smoothness.

Objective Two: Chords and Harmony

Understanding chords, how harmonic tensions function, and mastering various positions, inversions, and voicings will provide a strong foundation for accompanying other musicians.

Objective Three: Conservatory Graded Pieces

A common issue I have observed that hinders student progress is the lack of proper assessment regarding suitable repertoire. Students often spend six months on a piece they adore but is beyond their current skill level. Even if they eventually play it, the excessive time and effort yield only a single performance piece without developing new, transferable skills.

Objective Four: Reading Notes

The ability to read music is essential for every musician. You will learn all necessary elements related to musical notation, including both the bass and treble clefs.

Objective Five: Music Theory

Delve into musical terms, styles, and analysis to move beyond superficial playing. A deeper comprehension of music leads to more powerful and informed performance.

Objective Six: Rock, Blues, Pop, and Other Styles

We will explore various musical genres, aligning lessons with the student\'s personal taste and their specific goals for piano playing.

Objective Seven: First Sight-Reading Exercises

Reading notes while simultaneously playing your instrument is a skill that develops over time. We begin with fundamental exercises designed to build the necessary reflexes, progressively advancing to classical music pieces.

Objective Eight: Aural Training Exercises

These exercises are designed to improve your ability to distinguish between different chords, scales, and musical elements, thereby enhancing your overall understanding of music.

Conclusion: A Proven Method

This teaching method has been tried and tested by many students with very positive results. Success requires a commitment to daily practice: 10 to 20 minutes for beginners, and one hour for intermediate and advanced students. The provided materials and guided instruction significantly reduce the necessary practice time. The philosophy is not to practice harder, but to practice smarter.