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

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

At student's location: Around The Hague, Netherlands
At teacher's location: De Perponcherstraat, The Hague, Netherlands

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General info

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

About Me

Hello! I am Myrto and I am a freelancer pianist and composer from Greece based in The Hague since 2018. After completing my studies I discovered that teaching music is really fascinating for me and it is not just a second option. Sharing my knowledge and passion about music brings a real communication between teacher and pupil and this relation is inspiring and refreshing.

I started my music and piano studies at 6 years old, and later I pursued studies on music composition and computer music. My works by ensembles, soloists and orchestras in Greece, Spain, Italy, Belgium, USA and the Netherlands, while I have participated in a number of multidisciplinary projects and have collaborated with dancers, film directors, actors, painters and others. I am active both as a pianist and keyboard player performing in various and diverse music projects either as a soloist (classical and contemporary repertoire), or as a member of groups such as chamber music ensembles (classical, contemporary and pop music). I am passionate about composing, but I am also active in free improvisation in the local scene.

ABOUT TEACHING:
Teaching music, for me, offers the gift to the teacher to constantly develop as an artist and a person growing understanding, supporting, motivating, but also the gift to share the passion and knowledge of music. I truly believe that music is a language that everyone should have the access to learn and communicate with.

The structure and the material of the lesson are based on the skills, preferences, and wishes of the pupil. My pupils usually ask me to transcribe some of their favorite pieces on piano according to their skills, something that often is very useful and fruitful for their progress. Music demands patience and practice but all these become easier when you have a goal and enjoy the process.

In the first lesson, we will talk about your interests, motivation, and goals and we will create together a personal course structure.

The lessons take place mainly in English and Greek and currently also in Dutch (B1) at my location.

Lessons:
-Piano (classical, modern, contemporary)
-Improvisation (stylistic and free)
-Composition and Songwriting
-Music Theory (Rhythm-Dictée, Solfège, etc.)
-Instrumentation, Orchestration, Transcription, and Arranging
-Harmony (functional and progressive harmony)
-Counterpoint and Fugue (stylistic composition)
-Digital music notation (Finale software)

Education

- Course in electroacoustic composition at the Insitute of Sonology (2021-2022)
- Master's in Music Composition at the Royal Conservatory of The Hague, Netherlands -
2020
- Degree in Fugue (Historical Composition) and Orchestration at the State Conservatory
in Thessaloniki, Greece - 2018
- Bachelor's in Music Composition with Excellence at the Department of Music Science
and Art, University of Macedonia (Greece) - 2017 (including studies in music pedagogy)
- Degree in Counterpoint (Historical Composition) - 2015
- Degree in Piano Performance with excellence- 2013
- Degree in Harmony - 2009

Workshops and Masterclass in Composition, piano performance and choral singing.

Experience / Qualifications

- Preparation for ABRSM Piano Performance Exams
- 6 years of working experience in piano teaching (age group from 4 to 60 years)
- Music education courses on preschool and 8-12 years old kids

Recommendations upon request.

Reviews (3)

She is very nice and understanding teacher who support you on your piano learning process!! :)
Our son enjoyed so much a trial with Myrto! She is a very warm and smiley person, great and natural with kids! She was very patient and handled our 5y son wonderfully. It was very nice to have Myrto as she sparked so much joy and love for music. No hesitation to recommend her! In the end we opted for another teacher who spoke Russian to my son and that was an added bonus for us. Otherwise, we would be happy to continue with Myrto!
Myrto is a very kind and patient teacher. Kids are not easy to handle but she has a calming tone that makes them love her teaching from the very first time.
About Harmony Course: Students learn principles of linear harmonic continuity and guide tone lines; minor key harmony; subdominant minor; blues theory and chord progressions. Students also learn melodic rhythm, form, and melody/harmony relationship. - Stylistic Composition Courses - About Counterpoint Course: We will explore the mechanics of basic contrapuntal technique, focusing on the horizontal aspects of composition; in other words, how melodies interact with one another. The course begins with writing a simple melodic line that works with an existing melody. About Fugue Course: A fugue is a multi-voice musical form that hinges on counterpoint between voices. The pupil will compose fugues for a single instrument (most notably a piano or other keyboard instrument), or they can write them for several individual players.
The structure of the lesson is based on the pupil’s preference in music style, instrument combinations and others. We will talk about the harmony, rhythm and form while the pupil will be asked to create his/her own short works/songs. I always find fascinating to analyze music of the past (for example some of your favorite songs, instrumental works and others) in order to gain a deeper understanding of how these were created and from what musical ingredients they consist. Furthermore, integral part of this course is the understanding of the possibilities of each instrument and the combination of more than one. In this course, you can also learn how to use music notation softwares such as Finale and Musescore in order to notate your own music easily and fast.

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