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

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. 

2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: included
Feedback: included
Details: Practicing the material, at least half an hour each day is recommended.
Assessment
Frequency: included
Details: Students will be evaluated on their ability to learn the current pieces.

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