Do-Re-Mi Piano for Young Beginners (Ages 5-8)
This 8-sessions course is the next step of Do-Re-Mi Piano for Young Beginners (One Time class). In this course, we'll learn all the white keys on the keyboards, read notes and rhythm.
Karen Lai
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(26)
What's included
8 live meetings
4 in-class hoursClass Experience
In this course, students will learn how to read, play, and sing all the white keys on the keyboard. We'll continue to build the coordination of the two hands, independence of fingers and develop musicianship by learning how to listen and appreciate others. Skills are broken down into 8 days and we'll cover one song each class. Day 1: Learn about CDE - Mary had a little lamb / Merrily we roll along Day 2: Learn about CDEF - finger pattern with 1,2,3,4 Day 3: learn about CDEFG - finger pattern with 1,3,5 - Love Somebody Day 4: Play with C position - Ode to Joy Day 5: Learn about CDEFGAB - Thumb on C position - finger pattern with left hand 1,2,3 Day 6: learn about CDEFGAB - Thumb on C position- finger pattern with left hand 1,2,3,4,5 Day 7: Thumb on C position, 3 counts (dotted half note) Day 8: Playing with both hands with C major chords and eighth notes Class structure: Greeting - Hello Song with a steady beat Musical games: Finger exercises game / Rhythm practice game / Finding keys game Learning new songs (teacher will teach the students in a call and response manner, break down the song into small phrases and encourage each student to take turns playing) Sharing and appreciation time (take turns playing the songs from the previous week) Goodbye song with a steady beat
Other Details
Supply List
Children will need to have access to a piano or keyboard. Please set up the camera on the side facing the child and the keys on the piano so the teacher can see. Please also print out the provided music scores before class.
4 files available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello families, my name is Karen, children usually call me Ms Karen. I have been teaching Math and Music for more than 15 years.
I have a HBSc., double majored in Pure Mathematics and Music from the University of Toronto, and a Master of Science in Actuarial Science. Throughout my teaching experiences, I mastered the skill of teaching the world-renowned Singapore Math and incorporated it into math games to make Math classes as fun as possible!
As an amateur musician, I have been performing and playing in rock and pop bands since high school! I have a classical and pop/rock music background (G10 Piano Royal Conservatory of Music and Professional diploma in Vocal Styles from Berklee).
I also have experience in teaching piano, singing, and music & movement in private settings and music centres.
Some research finds that music can enhance mathematical skills because Music targets one specific area of the brain to stimulate the use of spatial-temporal reasoning, which is useful in mathematics. I hope my knowledge and teaching experiences in both subjects will bring your child the joy of learning and the beauty of the connection between Math and Music.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$96
for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
30 min
Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-8
2-4 learners per class
