Sam - Piano tutor - Kuala Lumpur
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Sam - Piano tutor - Kuala Lumpur

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Sam

  • Rate $61
  • Response 24h
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Sam - Piano tutor - Kuala Lumpur
  • 5 (9 reviews)

$61/hr

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  • Piano
  • Musical keyboard
  • Jazz Piano

[RARE] Play By Ear - master the art of playing any new songs within minutes instead of weeks!

  • Piano
  • Musical keyboard
  • Jazz Piano

Lesson location

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Sam is a respected tutor in our community. He is highly recommended for his commitment and the quality of his lessons. An excellent choice to progress with confidence.

About Sam

Hi, my name is Sam. Nice to meet you! If you are looking to learn how to play songs spontaneously without the painful hours of practicing from any sheet music like how the many musicians online did it, this course is for you!

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My Qualifications and Experience:

* Obtained Licentiate Diploma (LLCM) in Classical Piano
* Studied Contemporary Music in UCSI
* Piano teacher for 20+ years
* Stage performer and church accompanist for 20+ years
* Band keyboardist for 15+ years
* Band leader for 15+ years
* Vocal coach in international schools for 10+ years
* Taught students from 4 years old till 70 years old, Beginner till Grade 8 and university-level

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Why I teach play-by-ear?

I started learning piano when I was 5 years old, and have been on this musical journey for more than 30 years now. However, growing up, I couldn't find any teachers who can teach me how to play music with active listening.

It was many years later when I realized that almost every piano student were never taught how to play music properly with our ears, but instead only taught to read music with our eyes. Students who could play-by-ear are often self-taught, like me. It breaks my heart to see many students today who are merely note readers and can never play songs without heavily relying on music scores.

Luckily for me, on one fateful day, I just decided to stop feeling frustrated for not having access to music scores of my favorite music and I just started picking up the music bit by bit by ear. Till this day it remains my proudest and most important skill.

You dont have to envy the Youtubers who can play piano covers within mere hours after the song was released.
You dont have to envy when they dont seem to need hours of slow score reading and many more hours of practicing just to play that 1 song.
You dont have to envy people who can play piano spontaneously while you couldn't do it without a score properly practiced and readied for the performance.

Just like how we are able to identify shades of colour, or identify taste of food, identifying melodies of songs is very possible with the right training ;)

I believe many music students deserve to express themselves freely in music. Many talents, time, and money are wasted because they missed out on this one skill! Hence, I am passionate to spread the joy of play-by-ear with you today! If this is what you've been looking for, let's have a chat :D

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About the lesson

  • All Levels
  • English

All languages in which the lesson is available :

English


Listen & Play Piano

- Unlike the conventional "classical" method, in this "modern approach" lesson, you'll learn how to identify melodies, recognize chords, play different accompaniment styles, improvise (advanced level), and create your own personal style (advanced level).

At the end of this course, you'll be able to:
1. Play songs without relying on music sheets
2. Play songs in your own favorite style
3. Improvise!

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Time to complete each course:

Beginner = 3~8 months
Intermediate = 3~8 months
Advanced = 4 months and above

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Lessons include:

1. Active Aural Training
This is not the usual "classical exam format" aural exercises but practical aural techniques I've learned from my years of stage performance.

2. Chords
You will learn chords theory that harmonizes the melody and how to identify them just by listening to music.

3. Contemporary Accompaniment styles
This includes my bread-and-butter accompaniment styles I use in playing solo piano or keyboard in a band, and the knowledge I've accumulated over the past 18 years playing in church and band.

4. Music Theory on Pop Music
Music theory provides a systematic guide to your hearing so you'll understand what you heard and can even predict the harmony movement in most pop music.

* This is not a "speed learning" training course that promises master-level results within a mere few weeks or months.
* Results may vary depending on students' aural foundations, natural aptitude, perseverance, and discipline.

Age of student: (best) 13 years to Adult. Young learners welcome too!
Lesson mode: 1-to-1 (physical/online)
Lesson frequency: weekly

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Rates

Rate

  • $61

Pack prices

  • 5h: $242
  • 10h: $484

online

  • $61/h

travel fee

  • + $45

free lessons

The first lesson with Sam will allow you to get to know each other and discuss your needs for future lessons.

  • 45mins

Details

For on-demand appointment basis: 150/hr
*or 120 per 45mins

Travel: 20 + (0~30) depending on the distance travelled
Travel distance coverage 0~30km

The first 45mins session (exclude travel) is FREE


**PACKAGE**
1 month
[Save 120] 45mins x 4 lessons = 360 **(or 90 per 45mins)
[Save 120] 60mins x 4 lessons = 480 **(or 120/hr)

3 months
[Save 408] 45mins x 12 lessons = 1032 **(or 86 per 45mins)
[Save 500] 60mins x 12 lessons = 1380 **(or 115/hr)

6 months
[Save 912] 45mins x 24 lessons = 1968 **(or 82 per 45mins)
[Save 960] 60mins x 24 lessons = 2640 **(or 110/hr)

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