What's included
4 live meetings
2 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Practicing 20-30 minutes each day is tremendously helpful in learning to play an instrument. New pieces will be assigned each week.Class Experience
In this 4 week course, students will learn to play the piano in a fun and encouraging setting. We will be using the Alfred Prep Course for the Young Beginner - Level A, and will expect to cover about the first half of the book, although pacing of the class may be adjusted as necessary. No previous knowledge or music instruction is necessary! Week One: Students will learn correct posture and hand position; quarter notes, half notes, and whole notes; and simple dynamics. We will learn finger numbers and play simple melodies using only the black keys on the piano. Week Two: Students will review concepts learned in lesson one and will have the option to perform a song of their choice for the class. We will begin learning the letter names of the white keys in relation to the black keys and we will practice finding different pitches on the piano. Students will learn simple melodies using letter names and white keys. Week Three: Students will review concepts learned so far and will again have the option to perform a song of their choice for the class. We will learn Middle C Position, Time Signature, and the dynamic marking mezzo forte. Students will learn simple melodies in Middle C Position. Week Four: Students will once again review and have the option to perform. We will learn C Position, 3/4 time signature, and the dotted half note. We will continue to focus on reading music and playing with proper technique.
Learning Goals
Students will learn to play with correct technique, learn to read music, and learn to play several simple songs.
Other Details
Supply List
Students will need to purchase the lesson book for this course. "Alfred's Prep Course - Level A" can be purchased from a music store, alfred.com, or Amazon.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from South Dakota State University
Hello! I am so excited to teach piano classes on Outschool! I have been playing piano most of my life and I really love teaching beginners. It is so important to learn the fundamentals like correct hand position, posture, and note reading from the very beginning, and these are some of the things that I really focus on in class. I have taught many students of all ages how to play the piano. I have also taught high school and jr. high school choir and jr. high school band in the San Antonio, Texas area. I have been an accompanist for many groups, including The Children's Chorus of San Antonio, and I served as a member of the Fifth United States Army Band at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. I look forward to working with your child!
Reviews
Live Group Class
$50
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
30 min
Completed by 85 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
2-3 learners per class