The Piano Path: Lessons for Inspiration and Exploration
Piano lessons for young learners to cultivate artistic creativity, a strong technical foundation, and a love of learning!
Linda Duan (Artist Diploma, MM, BM)
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(117)
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
In this ongoing course, piano students of beginner to intermediate level will advance their skills through tailored lessons to suit individual interests, abilities, and goals. While the classes will always have an element of traditional piano pedagogy with a strong emphasis on an efficient and natural piano technique, the classes will also delve into an exploration of tone colors, connections to music theory and history, repertoire spanning diverse genres, and practical musicianship skills. An example of the schedule and concepts covered in this course is as follows: Week of 9/6: Introduction, Setting Musical Goals, Picking Repertoire Week of 9/13: Establishing Basic Technical Skills, Scales and Etudes Week of 9/20: Artistry in Between the Notes, Finding Your Own Sound Colors, Speaking Through the Music Week of 9/27: Review of Repertoire and How to Practice with Ultimate Efficiency Week of 10/4: Sight-reading Practice and Building Performance Confidence So excited to meet you and begin walking this piano path together! :)
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined December, 2020
5.0
117reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello! :)
I am thrilled to be here and to share the joy of music-making!
I am a professional violinist and pianist, and I hold multiple music performance degrees from the Cleveland Institute of Music and the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. In my career, I have performed in multiple competitions, international music festivals, and solo recitals on both instruments.
I am a graduate of The Orchestra Now program in New York, where I performed concerts in venues across the state, including Carnegie Hall and The Metropolitan Museum of Art. I have also performed as artist with Lincoln Center Stage and performed concerts in over 25 countries.
Here are some of my performances on piano and violin! https://youtube.com/channel/UCJAi505tF-PqweHiJ-m4m7g
My goal as a music teacher is to inspire and bring out the best in each student, by addressing concepts clearly and efficiently, while also tailoring lessons to each student’s individual needs and learning styles.
I want to teach in a way that is always fun and inspiring for each student!
In the courses I am offering, I cover a wide spectrum of core music-making concepts that suit a wide range of levels. I also address the specifics of the violin and piano, so that mastery of the instrument can be built up step by step, in an organized and direct approach. Unique to my own style of teaching is the emphasis I put on efficient, ergonomic, and natural body movement in playing an instrument, which was informed by years of study in the Alexander Technique. Through freedom of movement and strong habits of awareness, the act of playing music can be even more enjoyable, fun, and inspiring!!
Some fun facts:
I am a lifelong learner, which currently manifests in studying languages, chess, and cooking! Food, especially anything involving noodles, is one of my most favorite things!
I also love taking care of my two red-eared slider turtles, Bonnie and Clyde! :)Reviews
Live Group Class
$45
weekly1x per week
45 min
Completed by 10 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-11
1-2 learners per class
