What is this About?
I provide private 1:1 tuition for adults and kids that is tailored to you and your goals, and fits seamlessly into your busy schedule. This is not a course that you work through on your own. I am a real teacher that prepares and builds a program for you and your interests. Take online piano lessons from anywhere with a flexible schedule and receive a step-by-step piano practice routines and structured lessons just for you. You will get detailed feedback from me with further instruction on what to practice next.
How It Works?
The only thing you must have before booking a lessons is the willing to learn piano, after that everything is only about enjoying the piano path. It doesn’t matter if you don’t know clearly what is what you want to achieve with piano, I’ll guide you through the process. Let me know what do you want to play on piano and we will book a free 30 min lesson to get to know each other and to give me an idea how I can approach to the best piano method for you. Once I understand better what you want we can start having fun!
Piano Lessons
1-on-1 Online
Technique and
Piano Theory
All Ages from
5 Years Old
Exam Preparation
TRINITY & ABRSM
Classical, Salsa and Jazz Piano
Beginning and Intermediate
Materials
All lesson materials are carefully selected for each student based on level and needs:
Piano Methods
Etudes and Exercises to improve Technique
Sight-reading
Varied Repertoire
Warm up Material
Exam Preparation
Students who want to prepare for piano exams:
TRINITY grades 1 to 8 and Diplomas.
ABRSM grades 1 to 8 and Diplomas
Sight Reading Training
Pieces, Scales and Arpeggios
Methodology
Regardless of level and time availability, all students will have:
50 min Lesson.
Monthly piano practice program build with the student.
Individual material.
After class notes for individual practice.
Tech
For the lesson to be given, the student will need:
Good internet Connection
Computer, iPad or Tablet
Possibility to Print the music that will be send.
Piano or keyboard.
Skype Account
* Note that before your first class you will get a PDF with all technical and practical recommendations
What can you Learn?
Salsa and Latin
Learn how to play the salsa and timba Tumbao.
Understand the Cuban clave and their rhythm.
Play along your favorite songs.
Classic Piano
Improve your technique with etudes, scales, arpeggios and different exercises.
Express yourself with beautiful waltzes, nocturnes and preludes.
Learn the history of music through piano.
Pop Music
Pick the songs you want to play and I´ll teach how you can do it.
Learn the chords of your favorite tunes and sing along.
Play sound tracks and social media hits!
Book a free lesson today
Book a 30 min free lesson to have a first experience with me as your piano teacher or feel free to contact me.
I’m currently living in Lyon - France, the available hours indicated in this calendar correspond to my time zone. If you want you can use this time zone converter.
Who are this lessons for?
If you are a casual "once every now and then" learner, this may be not for you. I am for students who actually want to learn and have a good progressive journey.
You Must have a piano or keyboard to learn on.
I teach to all ages, it doesn’t matter if you are starting in school, high school or you already are taking care of your grandchildren, my class is design to enjoy the piano learning process.
Students who want to prepare for exams, recitals and competitions.
I focus on teaching what the student is interested in, that can be classical, modern classical music, jazz and salsa piano. But as part of your "well rounded musical training", you'll also learn to play chords and read chord-charts.
Complete beginners are welcome and encouraged.
You must speak and understand either English, Spanish or Russian (French coming soon too).
I’m based in Lyon (France), but you can learn from any location, as long as you have access to an internet connected device that you can use in practice sessions.
Who is your Teacher?
Hello! My name is Zoé Martínez Salas and I’ll be your piano teacher. I have been working in piano teaching for more than 5 years online as well as offline. I have worked with people of all ages and all interests as well as people from all around the world.
I started my journey with piano at a young age where I got into latin and folk music back in Colombia but when it was time to get my Bachelor degree I decided to risk everything and travel to Russia where I studied under the tutoring of Professor Alyona Vladimirovna at the Belgorod State Institute of Art and Culture, there I played 4 years with the Big Band and participated in different jazz and classical festivals.
On my return to Colombia I had the opportunity to play at the Bogota Tango Orchestra and with the Big Band Fernando Sor where we had the chance to play with artists such as pianist and percussionist Eddy Martinez and with the singer Cesar Mora.
During all this time I worked with the Chinese music academy VIP Peilian where I had over 30 students from all around the world where we prepared for international piano exams and also school recitals. After working with this academy I decided to have a more personal approach for students' needs and wishes, and although I also work as a music composer too, teaching piano is one of my passions, seeing how students improve class to class is something very rewarding.
Experiences
“Zoe is a very talented instructor, my daughter has learned how to understand and appreciate music. She has been practicing with him for almost two years. Zoe has patients, he sings and plays the music for her and helps her find different feelings of music. Once he changed the end of a piece to one of her favorite movie’s song to make her love to play. My daughter likes his class.”
“Hello, my name is Markus, and I have been learning with Mr. Martinez for about a year and a half now. In that time, I improved a lot with him. I would definitely recommend him as a teacher because he is really understandable, he’s really nice, and he really helps you when playing the piano.”
“Zoe, you were a great teacher, I loved the online concerts we did together! You taught me a lot about the emotion and feeling in a piece and you were like a friend, not just a teacher. You also taught me about my incorrect spots and how to improve. Thank you!”
“My 8 year old daughter had a really hard time to keep up with the piano lesson and practices during pendemic, because all classes are online. We have tried several teachers, none could keep her attention. After we switch to teacher Zoe, my daughter was not only able to learn from him, but she really enjoyed him as a teacher. Teacher Zoe has excellent skill and enthusiasm, he is kind, friendly and patient and has a wonderful ability to relate to people. He has vast musical experience, is good at accessing a student’s abilities and interests. What I like most is his small chats with my daughter that keep the lesson engaging, by sharing his experience as student.”
“My two sons both enjoy learning piano with Zoe. He is patient, friendly and encouraging. Zoe is professional and observant about details. He can demonstrate when he teaches. We are happy with his approach and the progress they made. Highly recommended!”