Early Intermediate Piano - 1:1 Instruction - Level M
In this 6-meeting course, students will expand upon the piano skills they have developed in Early Intermediate Piano - Level L.
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.Assessment
I will offer feedback after students perform an exercise and, if needed, provide suggestions to help the student master the concept. Mistakes are a part of learning a musical instrument! So students should not worry if they play the exercise or a piece correct on the first try. Together we will learn how to progress through new music and learn new musical concepts.Class Experience
Please note: This class picks up where Early Intermediate Piano Level L leaves off. Prospective students should be familiar with 3/8 and 6/8 time signatures, the eighth note triplet rhythm, the chromatic scale, intervals of 7ths, one-octave arpeggios and the key of D major. 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 L). In this class, students will explore contrasts in music: fast passages against sonorous tonal colors and traditional harmonies mixed with contemporary sounds. We will also explore the key of D natural and harmonic minor, grace notes, cadenzas, octaves and binary & ternary forms. Please note: We will be using Piano Adventures Lesson Book Level 3B (2nd Edition) for this class. It is a required text for the class. Week One: Prior to Class 1, please review A and E minor scales. We will explore the key of D natural minor, D harmonic minor and associated chords. We will begin a piece in D minor. Week Two: Review D minor scales and finish learning a piece in D minor. Week Three: Check-in on piece from week two. Begin a piece in the Baroque style. Explore a piece using grace notes. Week Four: Continue learning Legend of Madrid. Week Five: Review Legend of Madrid. Interval review. Discuss and explore octaves in music. Week Six: Begin a minuet by Mozart. Start a new piece that includes grace notes.
Learning Goals
In this class, students will explore contrasts in music: fast passages against sonorous tonal colors and traditional harmonies mixed with contemporary sounds. We will also explore the key of D natural and harmonic minor, grace notes, cadenzas, octaves and binary & ternary forms.
Other Details
Supply List
Please note: The class book will be Piano Adventures Lesson Book Level 3B (light purple cover/2nd edition). For advanced students, I also recommend getting Piano Adventures Performance Book Level 3B. I may assign additional pieces for advanced students from the performance book or if the student is ahead in class work. The links for both books are below. Lesson Book 3B: https://pianoadventures.com/publications/piano-adventures-level-3b-lesson-book-2nd-edition/ ($8.99) Performance Book 3B: https://pianoadventures.com/publications/piano-adventures-level-3b-performance-book-2nd-edition/ ($7.99) For students struggling with sight-reading (or would like extra review), I highly recommend the Level 3B Sight-reading book: https://pianoadventures.com/publications/piano-adventures-level-3b-sightreading-book/ ($6.95)
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 13 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
$210
for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
30 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
