Early Intermediate Piano - Small Group Class - Level L

This class is taught in English.

Please note: This class picks up where Early Intermediate Piano Level K 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 K). In this class, students will explore contrasts in music: fast passages against sonorous tonal colors and traditional harmonies mixed with contemporary sounds. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

45 minutes per week in class, and an estimated 2 - 4 hours per week outside of class.

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)