1:1 Private Piano and Keyboard Lessons - 45 Minutes
Enroll your child in these personalized 1:1 piano lessons which nurture cognitive development, fine motor skills, self-discipline, and emotional expression, all while discovering the joy of making music!
Music with Miss Suzanne
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(27)
What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed45 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Homework
2-4 hours per week. To maximize the value of these lessons, it's important for learners to engage in consistent practice. Ideally, daily practice is encouraged, but I understand that each learner's schedule and lifestyle are unique. Together, we will collaborate to craft a practice routine that aligns with your schedule. This approach ensures that your practice routine remains both enjoyable and effective.Assessment
I primarily assess learners through observation, carefully monitoring their progress. Most students will also learn from a music theory method book which includes written homework which is evaluated during each lesson.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 12
Beginner - Advanced Level
Are you curious about how learning to play the piano can improve your multitasking abilities and problem-solving skills? Learning the piano or keyboard has a wide range of benefits, including enhancing your cognitive abilities, sharpening memory and boosting analytical thinking. It also nurtures your fine motor skills, as it enhances the precision and coordination of your finger movements. Furthermore, piano playing fosters discipline and patience, imparting valuable life skills that extend far beyond the realm of music. With these benefits in mind, enrolling in piano lessons will enhance personal growth and musical fulfillment. 🍎 Topics Covered: -Hand Positions and Finger Numbers -Playing Techniques (coordination, finger strength and agility, scales, arpeggios, chords, crossovers and pedaling) -Playing Posture -Articulation (legato and staccato) -Rhythm and Timing -Notation Reading -Dynamics -Sight Reading Skills -Performance Skills 🎶 Class Structure: These are 45 minute, ongoing private 1:1 piano lessons. You will receive personalized guidance and instruction based on your age, needs and musical goals. 🍏 How I Will Teach: The first lesson serves as an introductory session to assess your background in music, understand your prior musical experience (if applicable), and establish your learning objectives. Following this initial session, a long-term plan will be devised, including recommendations for method books and repertoire which align with your musical goals. 👩🏼🏫 Teaching Style: My dedication to my private students is unwavering and I enjoy building lasting bonds with them! As a teacher, I have often been described as "passionate", "caring" and "tech-savvy" by parents, students and administrators. While I enjoy creating structured lesson plans, I tend to embrace organic learning moments as they arise. 🙋🏽 Learner Interaction: Since these are private 1:1 lessons, you will receive complete one-one-one attention where I'll address your strengths and weaknesses with the overall goal of helping you become the best player you can be! 🧠 Required Experience or Knowledge: No prior musical or playing experience is required but learners should be at least 8 years old for this class length. Occasional age-exceptions will be granted based on the attention-span and maturity level of the child and whether they're ready to handle a 45-minute class length. Please visit my profile for 1:1 Piano Lessons with a 30-minute class length.
Learning Goals
1. Learners will recognize and identify the names and keys on the piano keyboard.
2. Learners will be able to demonstrate proper hand position and finger placement on the piano keys.
3. Learners will understand and read basic music notation, including note names and rhythms.
4. Learners will recognize and understand fundamental music theory concepts, such as key signatures and time signatures.
5. Learners will develop and maintain proper posture and hand positioning in order to prevent tension and injury.
6. Learners will be able to perform using a variety of dynamics including piano (softly) and forte (loudly).
7. Learners will strengthen their musical literacy and sight-reading abilities.
8. Learners will develop consistent and effective practice routines that aligns with their schedules and lifestyle.
Other Details
Supply List
1. Piano and/or Keyboard 2. Method Books and Repertoire (to be recommended by instructor) 3. Music Rest or Stand (applies to keyboard players only) 4. Tuner or Tuner App (message me for more information!) 5. Metronome or Metronome App (message me for more information!)
4 files available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Students will be recommended a series of method books from the James Bastien, Alfred and/or Faber series after the initial introductory lesson. Students will generally learn from 2-6 piano books simultaneously during lessons which teach each musical concept concurrently. These books are often sold together as a set reducing the supply cost for families.
Joined July, 2023
5.0
27reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Kean University
As a certified K-12 music educator, I bring over a decade of experience teaching music in public schools and to private students. I have experience teaching children as young as 4 years old to adults. I am also experienced with providing accommodations for learners with behavioral challenges and/or special needs and maintaining open lines of communication with families to ensure each learners' continued progress in lessons and at home during their practice sessions.Reviews
Live 1-on-1 Lessons
$55
per sessionMeets on demand
45 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-18
