Early Intermediate Piano - 1:1 Instruction - Level K
In this 6-meeting course, students will expand upon the piano skills they have developed in Late Beginning Piano - Level J.
Renee Serritella, MMEd
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(191)
What's included
6 live meetings
3 in-class hoursHomework
2-4 hours per week. Please note: Students will need to practice a minimum of 2 hours every week to stay on top of class material. Sight-reading fluency is essential to learning class pieces. Weekly practice is essential to learn new material.Class Experience
Please note: This class picks up where Late Beginning Piano Level J leaves off. Please note, this class has 6 meetings to adjust for summer schedules. Prospective students should be able to read standard notation in C position, G position and F position, be able to identify accidentals in music, understand how to use dynamic contrast (crescendo, diminuendo etc), and have an understanding of articulation markings. Sight reading music is essential to this class so prospective students should be comfortable with reading music in the Level 3A Piano Adventures series (material from Level J). In this class, students will continue to develop their sight-reading skills, learn how to play more expressively, read and play in different time signatures and continue to develop dynamic control and phrasing. Please note: We will continue using Piano Adventures Lesson Book Level 3A (2nd Edition) for this class. It is a required text for the class. Week One: Ledger line note review. The Great Wall of China. Week Two: Review The Great Wall of China. Playing a Lead Sheet. Practice blocked chords and broken chords for Greensleeves. Week Three: Practice melody for Greensleeves. Add LH accompaniment. Start the Chromatic Scale. Week Four: The Chromatic Scale: RH and LH. Start Snowflake Rag intro. Week Five: Review D Major Scales. Primary Chords in D Major. Allegro in D Major. Examine patterns and repetition. Week Six: Continue working on Allegro in D Major. One-octave Arpeggios and Novela. Perform a piece of your choice for the class!
Learning Goals
Please note: This class picks up where Late Beginning Piano Level J leaves off. Prospective students should be able to read standard notation in C position, G position and F position, be able to identify accidentals in music, understand how to use dynamic contrast (crescendo, diminuendo etc), and have an understanding of articulation markings. Sight reading music is essential to this class so prospective students should be comfortable with reading music in the Level 3A Piano Adventures series (material from Level J). In this class, students will continue to develop their sight-reading skills, learn how to play more expressively, read and play in different time signatures and continue to develop dynamic control and phrasing.
Other Details
Supply List
Please note: The class book will be Piano Adventures Lesson Book Level 3A (blue/green cover). For advanced students, I also recommend getting Piano Adventures Performance Book Level 3A. I may assign additional pieces for advanced students from the performance book or if he/she is ahead in class work. The links for both books are below. Required: Lesson Book 3A: https://pianoadventures.com/publications/piano-adventures-level-3a-lesson-book-2nd-edition/ ($8.99) Optional: Performance Book 3A: https://pianoadventures.com/publications/piano-adventures-level-3a-performance-book-2nd-edition/ ($7.99)
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined January, 2020
5.0
191reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Illinois Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
I have been teaching piano for over 14 years. I have a Master's Degree in Music Education and a Bachelor's Degree of Art in Music. I am a touring musician and am currently recording my second solo album. Reviews
Live Private Class
$228
for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
30 min
Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
