Beginner Piano for Children: One on One Lessons for Ages 5+
This is an ongoing private piano classes for children, Grades K-5th! Using the Bastien Piano Basics - Primer Level books, we will learn correct hand positioning, technique, sight reading and prepare to perform your favorite songs!
What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed30 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Homework
1 hour per week. includedCertificate of Completion
includedClass Experience
US Grade Kindergarten - 5
Beginner Level
- Students will learn proper hand positioning, note names, and learn to identify notes on the keyboard/piano. They will receive a simple and engaging introduction to the piano and it’s make-up (black and white keys), high and low sounds, note names (systematic way of learning note names). - We will cover the following topics (technique, sight singing, note naming, rhythmic counting and progress to learning to perform music. - My class is structured so that students meet weekly for a 30-minute lesson. Assignments are taught from the Bastien Beginner Piano Series, and students will receive assignments designed to allow them practice of newly learned skills. - My teaching style is fun and engaging, in an interactive session that invites students to play games, earn rewards, and receive encouragement as they master each skill learned. I make our sessions fun by providing a variety of activities to keep children interested, and focus on each topic for only 10 minutes during our 30-minute session. We will cover three different topics during each session (technique, sight reading and performance). - Learners will have the ability to interact with me through the use of games, oral and written activities, and demonstration of their ability to play a selection or practice a newly learned skill.
Learning Goals
Students will develop basic music/sight-reading skills.Students will understand rhythm and note values, proper hand positioning and finger technique.
Other Details
Supply List
A printable "What We Learned" sheet will be shared with families after each lesson. I will encourage students to create a digital binder, or a physical binder using the lesson sheets and a 1-1 1/2 - inch binder. I will provide digital access to all resources and materials we will use for lessons. Families are more than welcome to purchase their own physical copies of books and music. We will use Bastien Piano Basics Books (Primer Level). All students should have a keyboard or piano at home to complete the class and properly participate in our live lessons.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined November, 2024
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Music from Fisk University
I am a classically trained pianist and vocalist, with a Bachelor of Music Degree from Fisk University. I have been teaching students private piano and voice for over 25 years. I have also been a general music teacher for K-5 classes for 15 years. I have trained children to sing in choirs, and produced several productions for Middle and High School students such as: Suessical the Musical, Lion King Jr., and A Charlie Brown Christmas to name a few! I have a passion and patience for teaching young children music, and helping them to develop a strong foundation in both, learning to sing and play the piano.Reviews
Live 1-on-1 Lessons
$35
per sessionMeets on demand
30 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-10
