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Beginning Piano Music Class - Little Musicians Rising Stars Semester Class

Has your child expressed an interest in the music? In this beginner piano semester class, children will learn musical notes on the piano, music notation, and rhythms, all in a fun and engaging learning environment.
Sharon Gustin l 30+ years teaching experience
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What's included

8 live meetings
2 hrs 40 mins in-class hours
Assignments
1 hour per week. Learners will receive things to practice, from puzzle pieces to match with the piano black keys on the first week to rhythm cards to practice with many songs the learners will learn. These all will be able to be printed.
Certificate of Completion
included

Class Experience

US Grade Preschool - 1
Beginner Level
This class is perfect for the early beginner and will set your child up for success in music!   This class is designed specifically for 3 - 5 years old.  I have over 30 years of teaching 3 -9 year-olds in group lessons as well as private lessons for ages 5 - Adult. 

This is a great first step to learning music notation and seeing if they are interested.  I teach in a very patient, fun, and engaging style.  No prior knowledge is needed.  

Every week, we will review concepts during the first 5 minutes.  This gives confidence to learners while reinforcing concepts!!  They get more excited when they know the answers to the questions, replying excitedly. 

We will learn the names of notes on the piano and the musical notation in songs.  Rhythm games will help internalize rhythm supporting your child's overall learning and cognitive development! 

Among these, we will cover the items below:
     - Performance and listening etiquette
     - Proper hand position
     - Finger dexterity exercises
     - Patterns of black keys
     - Quarter, Eighth, Whole, and Half notes 
     - Quarter Rests
     - Forte (loud) vs Piano (soft)
     - Sharps vs Flats
     - Simple Songs

These simple songs are written or arranged by myself so no books to purchase, I will send learners songs after class to print, in case your little one wants to practice.  I will also send printables for those who want to extend the learning.  These are not required for class.  

Check the syllabus for more details of each week's class!  I hope to see your learner in class.  

Any type of piano or keyboard is welcome.  

If the class times do not fit your schedule, please check out my flex classes found at 
https://outschool.com/classes/little-musicians-beginner-piano-lessons-flexible-schedule-course-1-WZxGOg5u
Learning Goals
Proper hand position
The musical notes on the piano
learning goal

Syllabus

8 Lessons
over 8 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Black Key Pattern, Finding C, Musical Alphabet, Eighth notes vs. Quarter notes
20 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Rhythm Exercises, Line vs Space Notes, Rests First Song: Walk, Run & Rest!
20 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Note Values, Clapping out Rhythm, Repeat Sign Song: Walk, Run, Rest & Repeat
20 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Hand Position Song: Inch Worm
20 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Learning Needs
This is a very inclusive class!
Pre-Requisites
No pre-requisite requirements
Supply List
Any kind of piano or keyboard with at least one octave (includes a set of 2 black keys and a set of 3 black keys).   It is best NOT to have stickers with the names of the notes on the keyboard.  If the keyboard comes with them, please do not put them on if you are planning on taking this course.
Joined September, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I have been teaching ages 3 - adult for over 30 years, with a concentration in the young ages of 3 - 5!  

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$120

for 8 classes
1x per week, 8 weeks
20 min

Live video meetings
Ages: 3-6
2-4 learners per class

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