15 minute guided piano practice session with Ms Nefeli, specifically designed for students who need a little extra help staying on track, and for parents who need one less thing to stress about! All levels welcome.  

W H A T   T O   E X P E C T

This is a 15 minute guided practice session not a "piano lesson".  Its purpose is to help students practice between classes and is not a substitute for lessons.  Students are expected to already be enrolled in weekly piano lessons (with any teacher) and have lesson assignments that they need to work on.  

This class is for any student who needs support practicing, and especially helpful for learners who struggle with task initiation (Executive Dysfunction, Autism, or ADHD, learning disabilities)

My teaching style is casual and friendly.  I like connecting with each student and really understanding their strengths and challenges.  For the younger learner, I have games to make it more engaging and fun, and for older students we can work on tips and tricks to isolate and practice tricky passages.  

Examples of Practice topics we could address include:

🐱 Copy Cat:  I show students how to play (by rote, reading, or ear) and then they copy.   

🔁 Repetition: Students repeat a certain passage focussing on a goal (ex rhythm, notes, dynamics, articulation).  Can incorporate manipulatives like little dolls or figurines to keep track of repetitions.  

🍭 Sticky Spots: work on a tricky area in a piece by breaking it down to small (or super small) manageable chunks.  Then expanding sections to notes before and after.

🥁 Rhythm focus: eliminating pauses and keeping the beat.  This could include rhythm work (clapping, tapping) and / or duet playing

📓 Analysis: especially helpful for spotting patterns and memorizing


I M P O R T A N T   N O T E

Students should take a photo of their music and upload it to the classroom before each class as I need to make sure I am seeing the same music as they are.  (if you are working from piano adventures or royal conservatory of music books, you can skip this step :)


To get the most out of these sessions, I recommend scheduling 2 classes per week.  But you can also just book one class a week, or book as needed.