Daily Piano Lessons With Ms. Bri

Completed by 69 learners

Ages 6-10

Live 1-on-1 Lessons

Piano is best learned with daily practice!

Briana Olivares (Ms. Bri) M.M.

Average rating:

5.0

Number of reviews:

(69 reviews)

Live video meetings

Meets on demand

15 min

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What's included

Meets on Demand

schedule meetings as needed

15 mins

per session

Teacher support

Class Experience

For beginners and continuing pianists! 
Piano Lessons will follow the "Piano Adventures - Primer Level" Lesson Book.
These sessions will allow the student to grasp all concepts at a refreshing pace. 
15 minutes a day is all it takes!

Sample Structure of a lesson:
1. Finger and Hand warm-ups + posture check
2. Introduction of new short song
3. Review of past short song
4. Review of new song with teacher accompaniment

Content in "Piano Adventures - Primer Level" Lesson Book
1. Sitting at the Piano
2. Hand Shape
3. Finger Numbers
4. 2 Black Keys
5. 3 Black Keys
6. The Quarter Note
7. The Half Note
8. Forte and Piano
9. The Musical Alphabet
10. The Grand Staff
11. Time Signature 4/4
12. Changing Hand Positions
13. Time Signature 3/4
14. Skips and Steps
15. Bass Notes
16. Tied Notes
17. Quarter Rest
18. 5 Finger Scale


On average, a student may cover between 1-3 songs in the lesson book during each session. 

Note: To complete "Piano Adventures - Primer Level Lesson Book" takes approximately 4-8 months depending on the student's pace and frequency of sessions. Re-enrollment will be required to complete the book as well as to continue with the next lesson book.

Learning Goals

My goals for each student:
-to independently read and decipher musical notation
-to develop a musical ear and awareness of rhythm and melody 
-to build a habit of daily practice
-to build an appreciation for the piano and joy in music-making.

Other Details

Supply List

"Piano Adventures - Primer Level Lesson Book"
(Purple Book)

Amazon Link: 
https://www.amazon.com/Primer-Level-Lesson-Piano-Adventures/dp/1616770759


An acoustic piano or functional keyboard (not a toy piano) . 

A place to position the device (ipad, laptop, etc) so that the student's hands and piano keys can be seen. 

Proper seating for the child and a step to place under the feet ( the step is optional but will make your child more comfortable).

Language of Instruction

English

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Briana Olivares (Ms. Bri) M.M.

Joined June, 2020

5.0

69reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

2 Degrees

Master's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of North Texas

Greetings Parents and Future Students!
What I like to offer is the experience of music making in a joyful and natural way.
My philosophy and approach comes from the belief that every child, teen, and young adult is capable of acquiring musical skill and knowledge. 

I have a Bachelor of Arts in Music from the University of North Texas
where I studied classical voice and elementary music education. 
I also hold Master of Music degree in Piano Performance from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
As a soprano, I have studied and performed Opera and Classical Voice within the University and in Italy, Germany and the UK. 

While opera is a passion, I love to teach piano to young learners. 
2025 will be my 10th year of piano instruction!

Fun Facts: 
I sang at Carnegie Hall - summer 2023 
I am a certified Montessori Assistant.
I teach in-person piano and music classes in Queens, NY
I love to run 5ks


I look forward to our future classes together! I believe in you!
-Ms. Bri