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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
Average rating:
4.9
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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.

Class Experience

Beginner Piano for learners ages 7-12  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
Students will learn the different notes of the keyboard and their corresponding fingers starting at C position.
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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
4.9
12reviews
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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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$10

weekly
1x per week
30 min

Completed by 8 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
3-4 learners per class

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