$25
weeklyor $100 for 4 classes
Group Piano Class for Beginners W/ Ms. Bri
Completed by 9 learners
Ages 7-9
Live Group Course
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(69 reviews)
Live video meetings
1x per week, 4 weeks
3-4 learners per class
35 min
What's included
4 live meetings
2 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursMastery Evaluation
1 hour per week. For best results, students should play through exercises/lesson pieces covered in the class in order to build on introduced skills. Links to practice tracks will be shared to classroom.Grading
Students will document their own progress in their lesson books. This will include a written date in lesson book and small notes such as "introduced" "played in lesson" "practiced". Notes will be given during the class. Notes will also be posted to classroom to document what we covered during the class.Class Experience
Beginner Level
For Beginners and Early Non-Beginners coming back to basics. Here is an opportunity for your child to experience the piano AND get a kickstart in their first lesson book. This group course is designed to meet once a week for 35 minutes, 4 classes total. For this course, a lesson book will be needed: Piano Adventures - Primer Level (link in Materials - supply list) Covered content from "Piano Adventures - Primer Level" Lesson Book (pg 10- 22) 1. Sitting at the Piano 2. Hand Shape 3. Finger Numbers 4. 2 Black Keys 5. 3 Black Keys 6. The Quarter Note 7. The Half Note 8. Forte and Piano Extras: * Body Posture * Hand Posture * Orientation to the keyboard (high and low) * playing with a steady beat * coordination of Left and Right Hand * playing along with the Teacher * playing along with other students Sample Structure of a lesson: 1. Finger and Hand warm-ups + posture check 2. Introduction of new short song 3. Review of past short song 4. Review of new song with teacher accompaniment *days that are missed will NOT be refunded.*
Learning Goals
A wholehearted appreciation of music and the self.To experience a social aspect to a solo musical instrument.Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Orientation to the Piano and The Black Keys
This lesson will orient the student to the piano's black key patterns, high and low sounds, right and left hand, and coordination of the the fingers to play the black keys. At the end of class, students will have the option to play an exercise for the class.
Pg 10-15 in Piano Adventures Lesson Book- Primer will be covered
"Two Black Ants"
"Two Black Birds"
"Into the Cave"
"Three little Kittens
"The Old Clock" 35 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Reading Black Key Patterns and Rhythm
This lesson will build off of lesson 1 and introduce students to longer black key patterns and alternating between left and right hands. Students will also begin reading and playing black key patterns independently while practicing a steady beat. At the end of class, students will have the option to play the new lesson piece.
Review of Pg 10-15 and introduction to pg 16-17
"The Walking Song"
"Tightrope Walker" 35 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Introduction to the Half Note and loud/soft playing
We will review concepts introduced between Pg 10-17 and learn about the Half Note and play two songs using the half note. Students will learn about "forte" and "piano" (musical terms for loud and soft).
"The I Like Song" pg 19
"I hear the Echo" pg 20
Students will get a sneak peak of the final song:
"Old McDonald had a Song"
and will play a portion containing half notes.
If time allows, Students can play for the class any lesson piece/exercise of their choice for the class. 35 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Grand Finale: The Whole Notes and Old McDonald had a Song
Students will warm up with "The Whole Note" (rhythm exercise including a new note value and forte/piano) pg 21
The rest of the class will be devoted to introducing and playing
"Old McDonald had a Song" pg 22-23
Students will have a chance to play a portion or entire "Old McDonald had a Song" OR play their favorite piece from the course. 35 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
1. Acoustic Piano or Functional Keyboard (not a toy piano). 2. Lesson Book: Piano Adventures - Primer Level (physical copy) 3. Pencil 4. A place to position the device (ipad, laptop, etc) so that the student's hands and piano keys can be seen. 5. Proper seating for the child and a step to place under the feet ( the step is optional but will make your child more comfortable). LESSON BOOK LINK: https://www.amazon.com/Primer-Level-Lesson-Piano-Adventures/dp/1616770759
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Meet the teacher
Joined June, 2020
5.0
69reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of North Texas
Since 2015,
I have taught group and private piano preschool (4-5), kids (6-10) and teens (11-18).
I currently teach 35-40 piano students in NYC and 10-20 virtually.
I start all beginners with Piano Adventures which provides an amazing foundation for musicianship and steady progress. Reviews
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