Teresa Wong Piano: Somewhere (from “Westside Story”)
This is one of my favorite to sing and play at the piano – This song is called “Somewhere” from Bernstein’s musical “West Side Story”. Enjoy!
Tag: piano improvisation
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Student in piano lesson: duet time!
We play piano duets from time to time- there are usually a couple duet pieces at the end of each piano beginner coursebook that I wrote. This is “When the Saints Go Marching on”. I love playing with my piano students!
Student playing “Imagine” by John Lennon
Sometimes I help student make up their own version of popular songs, especially with those who like to be more creative. Here Emily plays her own version of the ever popular “Imagine” by John Lennon.
Students learning piano chords and making music
In my piano lessons, I teach students how to play chords and make up their own music. It’s a lot of fun, something different from playing from the music score, which is of course equally great!
Student performance: Elgar’s Salut d’Amour, Op.12 (piano)
My student plays Elgar’s Salut d’Amour, Op.12 at the piano in a recording session. (There are many instrumental versions of this piece!)
Student Performance: Rachmaninoff’s Prelude in G# Minor, Op 32 No 12
I taught this student from absolute piano beginner to piano diploma holder. That’s over 10 years of piano teaching and mentoring. Like I always say, it’s about the relationship through piano. I still have contact with her and other students overseas. We remain good friends throughout the years. Enjoy this performance by Yan.
Honoring Music Teaching
Teaching is a service to others. Teachers are the guides, to shed light for their students on the path of knowledge and learning, with wisdom, insight, compassion, patience and empathy. Teachers pass their knowledge, skills and information, their ways of learning and problem solving to their disciples, so that they can adapt, modify and create… Continue reading Honoring Music Teaching
Cheers to Great Piano Teaching Moments!
Today I had a great lesson with a more mature student of late-intermediate level. He’s a new student to me and we had 2-3 piano lessons so far together. But like the first time I heard him play, I felt very touched when he played in the lesson today again.
Teresa Wong Piano: Chopin’s Prelude in B minor, Op.28 No.6
Chopin’s music is many classical music lovers’ favorite. Here I play his Prelude in B minor, Op.28 No.6. Enjoy! Online piano lessons and classical piano music articles: https://teresawong.hk Online music training programs: https://teresa-wong-music.teachable.com My music: https://teresawongpiano.com