John Matthew
About
Hello! My name is John Matthew, and I am a dedicated piano and keyboard teacher with over 5 years of online teaching experience. I have trained students of all age groups, from young beginners to adults, guiding them through structured lessons that build both skill and confidence.
I have completed Grade 7 in Keyboard Performance and specialize in preparing students for Trinity College London and London College of Music (LCM) certification exams. Along with classical and contemporary approaches, I also design tailored lesson plans to meet each student’s learning style and goals.
In addition to teaching, I serve as a live musician and production team member at Harvest Vision (Christian Organization), where I perform and contribute to music production.
My teaching philosophy is to make music learning a balanced journey of theory, practice, and Soul & what spirit or music is, ensuring students not only play the instrument but also develop a true spirit for music.
Teaching Style
Teaching Style
I focus on creating a friendly and engaging learning environment for students of all ages.
My approach combines practical playing with theory and ear training, helping students understand music deeply, not just play notes.
I use a step-by-step curriculum that I have developed, tailored to each student’s pace and goals.
For beginners, I emphasize building strong fundamentals with simple exercises and fun songs.
For advanced students, I guide them through performance techniques, improvisation, and certification exam preparation (Trinity/LCM).
I encourage creativity by including original exercises and worship/church-style playing for interested students.
Curriculum
Teaching Method
- I follow a structured yet flexible method that adapts to the student’s age, skill level, and goals.
- Lessons are a balance of theory, technique, and practical playing, ensuring students not only learn to play but also understand music.
- I use my own custom curriculum (Musicanote Curriculum) designed to take students from beginner to advanced in clear steps.
- For Stage languages /intermediate students, I include chord progressions, improvisation, and live playing techniques.
- Regular practice assignments and feedback are given to track progress.
Recommended Student Texts
- Beginners: John Thompson’s Easiest Piano Course (Book 1 & 2), Musicanote Beginner Curriculum.
- Intermediate: Alfred’s Basic Piano Library, Musicanote Intermediate Curriculum.
- Advanced: Trinity/LCM Exam Books (Grade-wise), Musicanote Advanced Curriculum.
- Stage language / Contemporary Players: Custom Musicanote “Hearts & Keys” Keyboard & Piano Program.
Credentials & Affiliations
Credentials
- Completed Grade 7 in Keyboard Performance from Trinity College London.
- Grade 7 in Electronic Keyboard from Trinity College London
- 5 years of online teaching experience, training students across all age groups.
- Founder of Musicanote Academy of Music, offering structured online and offline classes.
- Specialized in piano and keyboard instruction with both classical and contemporary approaches.
- Designed and implemented a custom curriculum for piano and keyboard, tailored for beginners to advanced learners.
- Experienced in preparing students for Trinity College London and LCM certification exams.
- Instructor, Musicanote Academy of Music – Offering structured piano and keyboard training online and offline.
- Exam Preparation Partner – Guiding students for Trinity College London and London College of Music (LCM) certifications.
- Musician & Production Team Member, Harvest Vision (Christian Organization) – Serving as a live keyboardist and contributing to music production.