Beginning the Piano Together
The first steps to learning to play the piano for beginners
What's included
8 live meetings
5 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Many parents want to begin lessons for their child as soon as they can, and this class offers beginning piano lessons for the age group 4-6 on a weekly basis. This course is designed for two students, including siblings and are best suited towards learners who are able to commit to 8 weeks of lessons. We will learn several songs over the next 8 weeks and you child will be able to play independently.
Week 1: How the Fingers are Numbered
(Everyone trace their hands and draw a Turkey)
Where is middle C?
Play the piano with the Finger Number Melody
Week 2: Review from last week
The musical Alphabet
Play the piano with the Alphabet Melody
Week 3: Review from last week
The Grand Staff
What are those black dots? Why are some white?
Finger Exercises
Week 4: Review last week
What is a Treble Clef?
Our first Treble Clef Song
More about black dots and white dots.
Flash Cards
Finger Exercises
Week 5: Review last week
What is a Bass Clef?
Our first Bass Clef Song
Flash Cards
Finger Exercises
Week 6: Review last week
Our first song with both hands
(Bone Sweet Bone)
Flash Cards
Finger Exercises
Week 7: Review last week
What is Up the piano? What is Down the piano?
What are Scales?
(Oscar the Octopus and Deep Sea Diving)
Finger Exercises
Week 8: Review last week
Old MacDonld and Ice Cream Cone
This course is for younger students and they will need to know alphabet A-G and count from 1-5. Younger students have shorter attention span and subsequently this course addresses that and offers music games during the lesson, and because the class is shared with one other student, it makes the class more engaging for the younger kids. Siblings are welcome to take this course together, and find that siblings will encourage each other on the piano. If you have any questions whether your child is ready to begin playing, please contact me. If your child is older please see other classes I am teaching.
Parents will need to purchase two books, John W. Schaum Pre-K book, which is around $8.00 and the Fingerpower Primer Level which is around $7.00. Both can be purchased online.
I have over 20+ years of teaching experience combined, and have specialized in teaching the youngest of students. Many have continued with me up to their teens years, and gone on to study music in college. In this course, we will start with John S. Schaum, Pre-K book, also known as the green book, which begins in the little C hand position, with finger numbering which helps little ones begin to play piano music quicker. This course also includes how to read basic music, and music theory, i.e., notes, values and rests, hand placement and posture. All the necessary basics to insure the learner will have a strong understanding of the piano if they choose to continue past this course.Learning Goals
Learners will learn the basics of piano and to be able to find middle C, read 8 notes and 4 rests, several music terms and finger numbering and to be able to play several songs at the end of 8 weeks.
Other Details
Supply List
Keyboard or piano to play on Scratch paper Crayon or marker to make the turkey Pen so they can make notations on their piano books John W Schaum Pre K Green Book Fingerpower Primer Level (Schaum)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Parents will need to purchase two books, John W. Schaum Pre-K book, which is around $8.00 and the Fingerpower Primer Level which is around $7.00. Both can be purchased online. If you have siblings taking this course, it is recommended that each sibling has their own book, but not mandatory.
Joined March, 2021
Teacher expertise and credentials
I teach piano lessons, guitar lessons and acting to children and adults. I have been teaching piano for over 20 years. I started teaching from my home part time and then opened my own music studio were I managed a staff of 5 teachers and a studio of over 150 students. I evaluate how each student learns and cater the lesson to their learning style. I am always accessing where a child is having troubles during a lesson so that I can give them the extra attention they need to help them become a well-rounded piano player. I also, when the curriculum allows, will give learners sheet music of songs they know, which encourages them to practice.Reviews
Live Group Class
$170
for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
40 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 4-6
2-2 learners per class
