Fun Intro to Playing Piano / Electric Keyboard Beginner Music Class
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In this 3 week class, we will learn to become comfortable with the piano keys, and play some basic songs.
Michele C. Yake
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What's included
3 live meetings
1 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. The song sheets for any songs we learn will be posted in the classroom, so you can print them out.Assessment
Casual informal assessment. If the parent desires something written, that can be done.Class Experience
I welcome learners of all identities and backgrounds into my classes. I will ask that you label 11 keys on your piano keyboard, based on the instructions and diagram that will be posted in the classroom. *Because the students do not know the names of the piano keys yet, I will post a diagram and I instructions for labelling your keyboard, in the classroom. Students that have their keys labelled do better learning the songs and they learn the note names of the keys faster. This is a novice level course, and no prior experience is necessary. We will start with finding middle C on the piano, and how to set up home Position. We will go over how the fingers are numbered on each hand. The students will learn a couple of simple songs during the first class, so that they will be able to play something right away. This class is a great way to give the student some experience playing the piano , while boosting their confidence that they can learn to play. I will provide simple song sheets for the students to practice. They are written in an easy-to-follow style, and not in standard music notation. I will demonstrate the songs by showing my hand on my piano, with my second device. * You will need your zoom screen set to 'gallery view' so that the student can see my piano. We will do a little bit of fun, creative , improvising. Each student will have an opportunity to improvise on an easy scale , and express their creativity and unique style. My teaching style is casual and I focus on self esteem and on building self confidence. I am keeping the class size very small, so that each student has a chance to get some individual attention. Studies have proven that students who study an instrument often have improvements in their math, and language performance.
Learning Goals
Students will learn the proper way to hold their hands and wrists , and how to play on the keys.
Students will learn a couple of simple , beginner scales and chords.
Students will experience playing along with another player, which will be myself or another student.
One goal is to boost the confidence of the student , and ease any nervousness or concent about playing music. Each student will develop a level of competence at a few key piano skills.
The student will experience what it is like to play piano and have a better idea if it is something they may want to pursue.
Piano is complementary to any other instrument the student may already be learning, or it is a perfect starting instrument.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
I will ask that you label 11 keys on your piano
keyboard, based on the instructions and diagram that will be posted in the classroom.
*Because the students do not know the names of the piano keys yet, I will post a diagram and I instructions for labelling your keyboard, in the classroom. Students that have their keys labelled do better learning the songs and they learn the note names of the keys faster.
Supply List
Piano or electric piano / electric keyboard. The ability to see the device they have zoom open on. For electric instruments - The ability to plug the electric keyboard into an outlet, or batteries in the instrument.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined May, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from Towson University
I have 20+ years experience, as a music teacher. I have taught piano, electric keyboard, guitar, and general music classes, in both the classroom and private settings.
I was head of the music department at a private high school in Maryland.
I taught private piano and guitar lessons at a guitar shop, for 5 years, in addition to my own private students in my studio.
I have a bachelor's degree in music education, from Towson University, plus graduate studies in music education.
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for 3 classes1x per week, 3 weeks
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