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

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
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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
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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
Joined January, 2023
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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. 

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weekly

1x per week
30 min
Completed by 62 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-11
2-4 learners per class

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