Bastien Level 1 Piano Class - Ages 8 to 12 (Part I)
In this eight week class, students will continue learning the basics of playing piano, #creative
Pam Irwin
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(181)
What's included
8 live meetings
4 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Students need to practice five days a week for twenty minutes a day.Assessment
InformalClass Experience
My name is Pam Irwin and I teach music classes on Outschool. This class is a follow-up class to the class I offer for 7 to 11 eleven year olds called Bastien Primer Level. In this class we continue to learn the basics of piano playing. Week 1 - Key of C Major - Lesson book - p. 6; Theory book - p. 2; Technic - p. 2, Performance book - p. 2 Week 2 - Key of C Major (cont) - Lesson book - p. 8; Theory book - p. 4; Technic - p. 4; Performance book - p. 4 Week 3 - I, V7 in C; - Lesson book - p. 10; Theory book - p. 6; Technic - p. 6; Performance book - p. 6 Week 4 - Key of F major - Lesson book - p. 16; Theory book - p. 10; Technic - 10; Performance book - p. 10 Week 5 - I, V7 in F - Lesson book - p. 18; Theory book - p. 12; Technic - p. 11; Performance book - 9 Week 6 - mp, mf - Lesson book - p. 20; Theory book - p. 13; Technic - p. 12; Performance book - p. 10 Week 7 - Review - Performance book - p. 12. 13; Lesson book - p. 21 Week 8 - Key of G Major - Lesson book - p. 22; Theory book - p. 14; Technic - p. 14; Performance book - p. 14 Students should be familiar with the C position, Middle C position and low G position (covered in the Primer series). They should be familiar with basic rhythms (quarter note, half note, whole note, eighth notes).
Learning Goals
Students will learn to play in the F Major position and begin to work on the Key of G Major position. They will review concepts learned in the Primer Level series and begin to work on the Technic book as well as the lesson, theory and performance books.
Other Details
Supply List
Keyboard Bastien Level 1 series - (purple books) - Lesson, Theory, Performance, Technic Series can be purchased on Amazon
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree from University of South Florida
I am a freelance music teacher with twenty years of experience.
I teach students from preschool to high school and beyond.
I have a bachelor's and a master's degree in music performance and a master's degree in library and information science.
I teach flute (class and private), piano (class and private), recorder, fife and harp.
I was the harp teacher for Hillsborough County Public Schools for twelve years.
I have also taught band, flute ensemble, church choir and general music.
My philosophy of teaching is that anyone can learn to play an instrument with "time, patience and intelligent work." (Trevor Wye)
I am married and have a dog named Whitney! I enjoy reading, walking and spending time with my family.
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Live Group Class
$85
for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
30 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
3-6 learners per class
