What's included
8 live meetings
4 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. includedClass Experience
Intermediate Level
Welcome to our Rockschool Popular Piano Exam preparation group class at the Debut level, where personalized learning meets the thrill of musical exploration! In this intimate setting with a maximum of three learners, we follow the Rockschool syllabus, tailoring our pace to match your individual progress. Our expert instructor ensures that each student receives focused attention and guidance, allowing for a deep dive into the intricacies of piano playing. Embracing a dynamic curriculum, we introduce a new group every month, fostering a supportive community of like-minded musicians. With a commitment to mastery, we embark on a journey of musical discovery, mastering one song every 8 weeks. Join us and unlock your potential in a collaborative and inspiring environment where the joy of learning meets the excitement of Rockschool piano exams! Class will be cancelled if the group is not in a minimum of 2 learners. Class flow: Warm up with scales and techniques Review on practice the previous class Learn new parts *Learners will be muted while practicing together with the teacher as a group, then they will be invited to unmute and play individually with customized instructions. Learners are expected to know how to mute and unmute themselves during the class. Course Prerequisites: Proficiency in notes on treble and bass clefs. Familiarity with fingering (1 to 5) on piano. Basic rhythm reading skills. Beginner learners are recommended to take our beginner piano class part 1 and 2 first. https://outschool.com/classes/sing-and-play-beginner-piano-part-1-MASNvytR?usid=YOV2WUA4&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link Each group will follow the list: Week 1: Right hand first page of the song "Imagine by John Lennon" Week 2: Right hand 2nd page of the song "Imagine by John Lennon" Week 3: Left hand first page of the song "Imagine by John Lennon" Week 4: Left hand 2nd page of the song "Imagine by John Lennon" Week 5: both hands of the first page of the song "Imagine by John Lennon" Week 6: both hands of the 2nd page of the song "Imagine by John Lennon" Week 7: both hands of 2 pages Week 8: Final individual performance and instruction of the song "Imagine by John Lennon" Songs list (one song every 8 weeks) - Imagine by John Lennon - Beauty And The Beast by Alan Menken From ‘Beauty And The Beast’ (1991) - Love Yourself – Justin Bieber - Lean on Me – Bill Withers - Next to Me – Emeli Sandé Parents are responsible to purchase the digital or hard copy of the books from the official exam board: https://www.rslawards.com/products/piano-debut/
Other Details
Pre-Requisites
Course Prerequisites:
Proficiency in notes on treble and bass clefs.
Familiarity with fingering (1 to 5) on piano.
Basic rhythm reading skills.
Beginner learners are recommended to take our beginner piano class part 1 and 2 first.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Ms Karen has been performing and playing in rock and pop bands since high school! She has a classical and pop/rock music background (Music Graduate from University of Toronto, G10 Piano Royal Conservatory of Music and Professional diploma in Vocal Styles from Berklee).
She also has experiences in teaching piano, singing, and music & movement in private settings and music centres.
Teacher Rita has graduated from The University of Texas with a M.Mus. in Composition and currently doing her M.Mus. in Music Technology and Digital Media at The University of Toronto. She has over 10 years of piano and music teaching experience.
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Live Group Class
$120
for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
30 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
2-3 learners per class