Beginner Piano: Learn to Play by Ear With Suzuki Method!

Completed by 63 learners

Ages 6-11

Live Group Class

In this course we will focus on book one of The Suzuki Method. Students will learn to listen to what they play and eventually be able to play notes without the aid of sheet music.

Dr. Andrew Lai

Average rating:

4.9

Number of reviews:

(14 reviews)

Live video meetings

1x per week

2-4 learners per class

30 min

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What's included

1 live meeting

30 mins in-class hours per week

Homework

2-4 hours per week. Practicing the material, at least half an hour each day is recommended.

Assessment

Students will be evaluated on their ability to learn the current pieces.

Class Experience

Beginner Piano for learners ages 6-14 Learn to play by ear!  Meets once per week.  Piano or keyboard required. Parents participation recommended but not mandatory.  In this course, we will talk about the Suzuki Method of Piano starting with Book 1 of the Suzuki Method.  Books can be purchased online at:  https://www.amazon.com/Suzuki-Piano-School-International-Vol/dp/0739054473/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=36NSVXI7UZC5A&keywords=suzuki+method+piano+book+1&qid=1674502132&sprefix=suzuki+method+piano%2Caps%2C225&sr=8-1.

Learning Goals

Week of <4-7>:  Students will be learining the Different Keys of the Piano
Week of <4-14>:  Students will become familiar with Staff Notation
Week of <4-21>:  Students will apply their previous knowledge to play Simple Melodies
Week of <4-28>:  Students will begin to play familiar pieces by ear recognition

Other Details

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Sources

The Suzuki Method book one for piano can be purchased at: https://www.amazon.com/Suzuki-Piano-School-International-Vol/dp/0739054473/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=36NSVXI7UZC5A&keywords=suzuki+method+piano+book+1&qid=1674502132&sprefix=suzuki+method+piano%2Caps%2C225&sr=8-1

Meet the teacher

Dr. Andrew Lai

Joined January, 2023

4.9

14reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

Dr. Lai is one of the few experts who teaches the Suzuki Method of Piano in North America.  He was classically trained at the University of Western Ontario in Canada and Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland Ohio, however later discovered that the Suzuki method produces better results in a much shorter amount of time.  He believes that learning music should be enjoyable versus tedious.