Tessa has taught students between the ages of 3 to 70 years old. She believes that it is never too late to learn the piano as long as one has the passion for it!
1. Piano Lessons For Children
2. Piano Lessons For Teenagers & Adults
3. IGCSE Music
Tessa’s approach features a variety of fun and engaging activities which will effectively develop the musicianship and solid musical foundation of the children. Lessons are thoroughly planned and adapted to respond to the individual students’ needs.
In Tessa’s piano lessons, students will be taught the following.
- Popular Beginner’s Repertoire
- Technical Exercises
- Musical Expression
- Ear Training
- Solfege Singing
- Music Theory
- Composing Simple Melodies
- Music Appreciations
Age: 4 and above.
Lesson Duration: 45 Minutes and above (depending on the level)
Graded Examination (Optional): ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music)
1. POP PIANO
In Pop Piano lessons, students will be trained to play by ear and are encouraged to request and choose pieces that they wish to learn. Students will be taught the following.
- Popular Music Repertoire
- Basic Rudiments Of Music
- To read music in grand score and lead sheets
- Technical Exercises
- Musical Expression
- Improvisation (Advanced Level)
Lesson Duration: 45 Minutes and above (depending on the level)
2. CLASSICAL PIANO
a. ABRSM Graded Examination Grades 1-8 (Optional)
In preparation for graded examination, students will be taught the following.
- Three Exam Pieces From The Syllabus
- Effective Interpretation Of Music In Performance
- Interpreting Scores
- Musical Expression
- Technical Exercises, Scales & Arpeggios
- Aural Training
- Sight Reading
- Music Theory
- Music Appreciations
Lesson Duration: 45 Minutes and above (depending on the level)
* Kindly note that the Grade 5 theory lesson is a prerequisite for Grades 6 – 8 ABRSM practical exams
b. ARSM Diploma Graded Examination (Associated of the Royal Schools of Music)
ARSM is for students who have already passed Grade 8 practical exams. There are no scales, sight-reading or aural tests for ARSM. In preparation for this performance diploma from ABRSM, students will be taught the following.
- Chosen Repertoire From ARSM Repertoire List
- Advance Interpretation Of Music In Performance
- Interpreting Scores
- Musical Expression
- Technical Exercises
Lesson Duration: 1 Hour and above (depending on the level)
Cambridge IGCSE Music candidates take three components and they are listening, composing and performing. In preparation for the course, students will be taught the following.
- Basic Rudiments Of Music
- Western Classical Music
- Music Theory
- Music Analysis
- World Music
- Prescribed Set Work
- Ear Training
- Composing
- Musical Interpretation
- Musical Expression
Lesson Duration: 1 Hour and above (depending on the level)