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Beginner Piano Lessons 1: Happy Notes!

Get ready to learn the basics of piano by using an innovative and fun approach in this course.
Guzel
Average rating:
5.0
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What's included

4 live meetings
3 in-class hours

Class Experience

In this 4-week course, students will spend each class reviewing previously learned material and learning new material, playing upbeat songs and pieces, and having fun by playing corresponding games from the "Interactive Piano Method" book. 
Week 1: Get ready to play! Sit at the piano the right way! Learn finger numbers, explore the keyboard by identifying black-key groups, identify low and high sound, study correct hand position, get introduced to quarter notes, and learn to perform an upbeat song. 
Week 2: Students will review learned terms, start playing 4 new performance pieces/songs, and do activity sheets.
Week 3: New material will be learned (bar lines and measures, half notes); students will play games and learn a few new pieces/songs. 
Week 4: Students will learn forte/piano and whole notes, play their favorite pieces/songs, and review everything they have learned for last 4 weeks. 
This method will teach students to work independently, build a good foundation in music theory and sight reading skills for early elementary level.

- A keyboard or piano is required for the class.

- You can use a desktop computer, laptop, tablet, оr phone with internet. Please be sure that your device is charged. It is helpful for students to have a phone/tablet holder or stand so I can see their hands while playing the piano. 

- For this course students will need to purchase "Interactive Piano Method" book, Level 1A (25% discount is available and expires July 31). The method includes lesson book, performance pieces, and online games with activities directly related to the unit’s topic in the lesson book. Students can log in from ANY computer or tablet (such as an iPad®) to access the Online Activities and Digital Downloads (PDFs and MP3s).
NO apps or software needed—just an internet connection! 
Price: Digital-only Package US $18.95 or Complete Package (With Printed Book) US $24.95 (see "Supply List" section how and where to purchase this book). Since it's a digital book, you can purchase it right before the class and have the material ready! 
I believe that students will benefit by using this method book. I don't have any affiliation with this book and will not profit from its purchase. 

No previous piano experience is needed for this class.

Learning Goals

This method will teach students to work independently, build a good foundation in music theory and sight reading skills for early elementary level.
learning goal

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Parental Guidance
Parental involvement is encouraged as this makes practice time during the week easier and more productive.
Supply List
- A keyboard or piano is required for the class.

- You can use a desktop computer, laptop, tablet, оr phone with internet. Please be sure that your device is charged. It is helpful for students to have a phone/tablet holder or stand so I can see their hands while playing the piano. 

- For this course students will need to purchase "Interactive Piano Method" book, Level 1A. The method includes lesson book, performance pieces, and online games with activities directly related to the unit’s topic in the lesson book. Students can log in from ANY computer or tablet (such as an iPad) to access the Online Activities and Digital Downloads (PDFs and MP3s).
NO apps or software needed—just an internet connection! I believe that students will benefit by using this method book. I don't have any affiliation with this book and will not profit from its purchase. 
Price: 
Digital-only Package US $18.95  - https://carolmatzpiano.com/product/level-1a-digital-only-package/ 
OR
Complete Package (With Printed Book) US $24.95 - https://carolmatzpiano.com/product/level-1a-complete-package-with-printed-book/

Information for Parents - https://carolmatzpiano.com/parent-info/
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I believe that every child will benefit from music classes. With over 30 years of experience, I use a very positive approach that creates a high sense of self-esteem in children from the very first piano lesson!

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$80

for 4 classes

1x per week, 4 weeks
45 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-10
3-5 learners per class

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