Discovery Keys: A Preschool Piano Class! (Ongoing)
An ongoing piano class, where we use different characters, games, and songs to learn the notes on the piano!
Shani Castle of Castle Music Studio
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(58)
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What's included
1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
1 hour per week. Learners can review what they've learned outside of the classroom, either by reviewing the class video or the handout/booklet, if applicable.Class Experience
US Grade Preschool - Kindergarten
Beginner Level
In this weekly ongoing class, learners will use the skills taught in the introductory class to reinforce the notes that were learned. We will focus on playing a different song each week, using songs, games, and singing to practice basic piano concepts, which will include note names, finger numbers, basic rhythm, and technique, and more. The topics and practice concepts will include: The geography of the Keyboard/Piano Note Names Loud and Quiet Highs and Lows Fast and Slow Ups and Downs Rhythm vs Beat This is an ongoing class, and students may enroll at any time, as the topics learned are separate, once you have the basics from taking the Introductory Class. Note: Please email me if you'd like to request a time for this class.
Learning Goals
Little KeyNotes Skills and Concepts:
Musical Elements Include-
Dynamics: concept of loud/soft
Tempo: concept of fast/slow
Structure: 2-bar repeated melody
Pitch: concept of high/low
Melodies: move by step or in 3rds
Pitch Names/Notation:
Pre-reader – melodic contour with rhythmic notation
All note names as letters
Techniques & Articulation:
Bubble hand
5-finger C position – RH
5-finger G position – RH
C and B in LH
Concept of held notes and short
notes and technique:
(Extensions: LH octaves with RH)
Rhythms & Time Signatures:
Quarter Notes, Half Notes, and Whole Notes
Songs mainly in 4/4, occasional
2/4 and 3/4
Scales, Chords & Keys:
Songs in C Major
5-finger C scale
Occasional C and E, 2-note chord
Other Details
Parental Guidance
It is expected that learners within this age group have a parent present for the first class to assist. Parents should remain off-camera while providing supervision.
Occasionally a YouTube Video will be used.
Supply List
Students will need at piano or a keyboard with a minimum of 48 keys. Students should have crayons, or pencils to use within the book that will be given.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined November, 2021
5.0
58reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Florida Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
I am an educator at heart! I hold a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music. I've played piano and have sung professionally in various settings: churches, jazz bands, and more. I have over 20 years in teaching music in schools and in my private studio. I've taught general music classes, music appreciation, music theory, choirs, group piano, private singing, and piano lessons. I've been a Fine Arts Director at a K-12 school for the last 5 years in Florida, as well as teaching in my studio online, and after school.
Why take my classes?
My classes are relaxed, engaging, and fun! Lessons include learning a variety of different styles of music. Classical, jazz, pop music are just some of the styles that I introduce.
Most classes will focus on:
• How to read music
• How to sing and play a variety of songs
• How to move and play different rhythmic patterns
• How to improvise
• How to perform for others
• How to play with skill and technique
I am a wife of a husband who's a musician, and a homeschool mom of three, with all of my children learning to play the piano, singing, and playing drums. They were born into it! I strongly believe in creating an environment that supports and promotes an overall love of learning. Fostering a space that invites students to create, play, and learn to love the gift of music is my goal. I recognize the infinite potential that each student has, and believe that learning music can open many doors in the world around us.
I hope to meet you soon!Reviews
Live Group Class
$15
weekly1x per week
25 min
Completed by 15 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 3-6
3-5 learners per class
