Beginner Piano Lessons Mini Session (Ages 5-8)
A great way to see if piano is right for you! In this four week course students will learn basic note reading, rhythm, and musicianship skills at the piano; the student will learn fun songs including Old MacDonald Had A Farm.
Aaron Mood, Piano Lessons and Music Theory Classes
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(52)
What's included
4 live meetings
2 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Students will be expected to practice 4-5 days for 10-15 minutes per day between each lesson.Assessment
Student progress on the assigned repertoire is assessed at the beginning of each subsequent lesson and communicated to the parent.Class Experience
Designed for students with no prior experience with piano, this class will teach concepts including, but not limited to, navigating the keyboard, basic rhythm, basic note identification, basic musical symbols, and musicianship. Students will develop these skills while playing fun songs including Old MacDonald Had A Farm. While learning these music specific concepts, students will be developing general skills including active listening, critical thinking, fine-motor skills, and self-discipline. Since this is a one-on-one class, the lessons will be tailored to each individual student's learning style, in a relaxed, fun teaching environment. The number of pieces, and the pace at which we work on them, will be determined by what is best for the individual student. While no prior knowledge is required, regular practice on a keyboard or piano in the student's home is required between each weekly lesson. This is a great option to see if your child is ready for regular piano lessons.
Learning Goals
Students will learn basic rhythm, basic note identification, basic musical symbols, musicianship, and how to navigate the keyboard.
Other Details
Supply List
A suggested method book (if necessary) will be discussed after registration, prior to the first lesson.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
5.0
52reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a professional pianist based in southwest Ohio. An active performer and educator, my wife and I operate our own music studio in her hometown where we teach students from birth (yes, really!) to adult. Additionally, I'm a church organist and the host of a weekly classical music radio program. Through Outschool I teach individual and group piano classes for students of all ages, as well as music theory and history.
I received my Master of Music degree in piano performance from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and my Bachelor of the Arts degree in music from Allegheny College, where I graduated magna cum laude. I am the recipient of the Edith Mead Osbourne Memorial Prize for distinguished pianism, the Frederick Marantz Memorial Prize in recognition of marked talent with the piano, and the Mary Elizabeth King Brown Teaching Excellence Award. I believe that everyone is inherently musical, and that with the right education, everyone can express, understand, and enjoy their own musicality.Reviews
Live Private Class
$35
weekly or $140 for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
30 min
Completed by 11 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-9
