Fall Semester Ongoing Piano Music Class (Session 1)

Hello! I am Mrs. Pauli. I am an online piano teacher for students who want to play songs and learn to read music! I have been a private piano teacher and music instructor for over 29 years after earning my BA in Music at California State University, Long Beach. My strength is in introducing music theory and piano skills to young students in a way that makes learners feel successful and confident.  Students feel accomplished playing beautiful songs on piano while learning to read music and seeing their practice efforts pay off. 

Please use the coupon code 💰 MELANIEP20 💰 on your first class enrollment on Outschool, or registration for Outschool Membership, to save $20.

My classes run in a series starting from Piano Music Class Level A (Primer), next into Piano Music Class Level B through Piano Music Class Level K as consistent piano classes. Each class is billed weekly so learners can enroll in the appropriate level at any time based on mastery. There are approximately 20 unique lessons in each level so learners can enroll in a level at any week and continue as the schedule loops back to the start for Semester #2.

2025 Calendar:

Semester #1 : January 6 - June 2
(week off for: March 17-21 Spring Break)
 
Semester #2: June 3 - December 19
(weeks off for: 
July 1-10 Summer Break, 
August 25-Sept 5 Labor Day Break, 
Nov 24-28 US Thanksgiving, 
Dec 22-Jan 2 Winter Holiday)

I create my own curriculum so no book purchases are necessary and music is provided for learners. There are also performance opportunities, optional game classes, and holiday seasonal song classes. I offer a one-time assessment class that is available for learners who have previous piano experience as well as a Google Forms self-placement survey at this link: https://forms.gle/1JAjKonMvnEnQPHP7

⏱ A January 2025 survey of the Piano Music Class J (Advanced) students found that they have all been playing consistently for an average of 4 years and practice for an average of 3 hours total per week!  Each of their schedules is uniquely dependent on family calendars and other commitments. They all intend to continue playing piano at least through high school or forever 💖. If you want to instill a love for music and piano in your learner, encourage a practice routine that is appropriate for their age and the level of material so they build the skills and experience consistent growth.

Minimum practice suggestions for small group class or private lessons students:
Piano Music Class A - 30 minutes per week (3 days : 10 minutes/day)
Piano Music Class B/C - 45 minutes per week (3 days : 15 minutes/day)
Piano Music Class D/E/F - 80 minutes per week (4 days : 20 minutes/day)
Piano Music Class G/H - 120 minutes per week (4 days : 30 minutes/day)
Piano Music Class I/J/K - 180 minutes per week (6 days : 30 miniutes/day or 4 days : 45 minutes/day)