negar pn
About
"I’m Negar Pourmohammadian, but most people know me as NegarPianist."
Experienced piano teacher with 7 years of teaching and over 15 years of playing experience. Specialized in online piano education for more than 5 years, working with students of all ages from around the world.
Author of 4 educational piano books — 2 for adults and 2 designed for children and teens. Creator of comprehensive video-based piano courses with over 1,000 offline learners who have successfully used these programs to develop their skills.
Skilled in teaching Classical, Neo-Classical, Pop, and Modern genres with a personalized approach tailored to each student’s level and goals.
Extensive experience in preparing students for ABRSM exams, with many achieving top scores including Distinction.
Passionate out making piano learning an enjoyable and rewarding journey for everyone, from complete beginners to advanced players
Teaching Style
My teaching method is based on a flexible and culturally-aware approach. I select the core method books according to the country where the student lives — for example, using the most popular series in the US and Canada, or adapting to the standard materials used in Europe or Asia. This ensures that if a student continues their musical journey at a local music school or institution, they will feel confident and aligned with the educational standards of their region.
Alongside these books, I incorporate my own structured method focused on building strong foundations in piano technique, music theory, rhythm training, and solfège. I also believe that from the very beginning, students should be able to play beautiful and engaging melodies that match their skill level. This boosts motivation and deepens their love for music.
Repertoire is always selected based on the student’s level, culture, and personal taste — while also drawing from my expertise as an educator to guide their growth in the most enjoyable and effective way possible.
Curriculum
My lesson plans are structured and level-based, tailored to each student’s age, country of residence, playing level, and goals — whether it's pursuing a career in music or learning piano for joy and self-expression.
The core method books I use are chosen based on these factors and include:
Piano adventures series
John Thompson’s series
Michael Aaron method books
ABRSM piano series
Hanon Virtuoso Exercises
Czerny studies
Schmitt finger technique exercises
For students preparing for the ABRSM exams, I first introduce the necessary prerequisites and preparatory materials, then guide them through the official ABRSM books. Many of my students have passed these exams with Distinction.
All books and materials are organized into structured levels from Pre-Basic to Upper Advanced. In addition to the main books, I provide PDF supplements and curated repertoire selections that suit the student’s level and musical preferences.
Classical repertoire may include pieces by:
J.S. Bach
Beethoven
Mozart
Schubert
Chopin
Tchaikovsky
Modern and contemporary repertoire includes works by:
Ludovico Einaudi
Yann Tiersen
Philip Glass
Yiruma
Max Richter
For students who enjoy pop music, I arrange and provide simplified versions of their favorite songs tailored to their current skill level.
If desired, I also teach pop-classical vocal performance, including how to sing while playing piano and the fundamentals of proper accompaniment technique.
Credentials & Affiliations
I authored The Little Pianists 1, Fundamental 1. The book was published by Sahraie Sabz Publishing in Qom in 2023 and is officially registered with the National Library and Archives of Iran (ISBN: 978-622-5899-64-9).
I authored Colour and Note, Musical Alphabet Colouring Practice. The book was published by Sahraie Sabz Publishing in Qom in 2023 and is officially registered with the National Library and Archives of Iran (ISBN: 978-622-5839-67-0). This book is designed for children’s music education, focusing on music notation and coloring practice for A & B age groups.
I authored the instructional book Self-Instruction Piano, Fundamental (Vol. 1). The book was published by Hamrahan Publishing in 2022 in Iran, and is officially registered with the National Library and Archives of Iran (ISBN: 979-0-9014680-2-3).
I authored Self-Instruction Piano, Fundamental – Volume 2, with music notation by Arash Sanei and editing by Mohammad Hossein Hamidin. The book was published by Hamrahan Publishing in 2022 and is officially registered with the National Library and Archives of Iran (ISBN: 978-622-94487-1-7).
RAD MUSIC INSTITUTE
I have been working as a Piano Instructor at RAD Music Institute since 2021.
NAVAYE SHAHR ASHOOB MUSIC INSTITUTE
I worked at Navaye Shahr Ashoob Music Institute from 2020 to 2024. I actively contributed to teaching music and cultural affairs, significantly improving the quality of educational programs.
MAHSAAZ MUSIC INSTITUTE
I was employed at Mahsaaz Music Institute from 2019 to 2022. During this period, I actively participated in music education and cultural activities, demonstrating commitment and professionalism to enhance our educational programs.
Piano Recital Organization – February 2025
I organized a piano recital titled “Students' Piano Recital” on February 20, 2025, at Iran Music House in Tehran. I managed two sessions featuring performances by my students for evaluation and stage experience, attended by over 50 guests.
Piano Recital Organization – August 2023
I organized a students’ piano recital at Mahsaaz Music Institute on August 18, 2023. The event included performances by more than 20 students, aimed at providing stage experience and performance evaluation in an educational environment.
Workshop Organization – September 2023
I organized a student recital workshop on September 8, 2023, at Navaye Shahr Ashoob Music Academy. The workshop offered students the chance to perform live and gain practical stage experience, with approximately 20 participants.
