Intermediate Piano Course 3
This is an 8-week course that covers key signatures and scale composition, one of the most essential elements of music.
Phil Romo - Piano and Music Theory Instruction
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4.9
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What's included
8 live meetings
4 in-class hoursHomework
2-4 hours per week. 30 minutes of practice a day is highly recommended. More than 30 minutes may be necessary for some pieces.Assessment
We demonstrate the material to the best of our abilities. I provide feedback and we cheer each other onClass Experience
After the success of the three "Piano Fundamentals" classes, I decided to create three "Intermediate Piano" classes. This would take a learner through all six levels over the course of forty-eight weeks, developing learners with considerable piano skills learning via 100% online Outschool classes in under a year. This class is the conclusion to this series of classes. We will cover scales and scale production using a mathematical system I have utilized using magnet tiles to demonstrate intervallic relationships. This is the hidden "key" to unlocking why certain notes sound good together and others do not. After a primer on scales, we will get into the Alfred Adult All-In-One Book series and cover repertoire. We will learn how to read and operate in several different key signatures, how to play using extended positions, and how to decode and unpack several difficult piano pieces. I highly recommend that all learners who register complete the three Fundamentals classes as well as the two previous Intermediate classes to participate in this course. If you have not, please be ready to demonstrate the necessary reading skills we require and the coordination necessary to participate in this class. Thank you. Breakdown: WEEK 1- Half Steps and Whole Steps, Tetrachords, and Major Scale construction WEEK 2- Basic Major Scales and Diatonic Harmony. Pg. 105 WEEK 3- Blues analysis and Extended position Pg. 110 WEEK 4- Key of G- Can- Can Pg. 113 WEEK 5- Key of F- Little Brown Jug Pg. 119 WEEK 6- Chiapanecas- Pg. 120-121 WEEK 7- Auld Lang Syne and O Sole Mio WEEK 8- Performance and Conclusion
Learning Goals
Students will learn how to decipher key signatures and how to best utilize scales to make learning new pieces easier. We will handle the most advanced sections in any of the group classes so far.
Other Details
Supply List
Alfred All-In-One Adult Piano Coursebook.
1 file available upon enrollment
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Alfred All-In-One Adult Level 1 book.
Joined March, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello, I teach guitar, piano, and bass classes for the ages of 6 and up. I also specialize in music theory and jazz harmony.
I began teaching music in 2002 and it has been my primary profession ever since.
I believe in teaching the fundamentals. Reading notation is a must. Deciphering chords, understanding harmony. The facts of music take priority in my lessons. I believe that everyone has limitless potential to be whatever kind of musician they would like to be.
Note to parents:
Here is my recommended learning path for my piano students:
1. Introduction to Piano Fundamentals- for the pure beginner. Young learners will find this class simple to grasp and loads of fun. This class is a great way to establish good habits from day one.
2. Piano Fundamentals 2- This is a class where we focus on reading music notation. Any learner with a bit of piano experience who is unsure of their reading can start here. Reading music is essential in your piano journey and learners who cannot do this well will struggle in these courses. This class is highly recommended.
3. Piano Fundamentals 3- Where we learn to master the art of practice and play through the rest of the beginner method book
4. Intermediate Piano Course 1- We jump to the big leagues and master basic chords in C and G position. We move quickly and play more advanced pieces. Quality practice is essential for success in this class.
5. Intermediate Piano Course 2- Hanon exercises, an expanded rhythmic vocabulary, and more sophisticated piano pieces are covered in this course.
6. Intermediate Piano Course 3- Scales, technique, and longer pieces in different keys.
7. Intermediate Piano Course 4- We will learn about minor scales and get to the end of the Alfred Adult All-In-One Course book.
8. Advanced Piano 1- We make the jump into the Alfred Adult Level 2 book.
9. Advanced Piano 2- We continue through the Level 2 book.
10. Advanced Piano 3- We cover the keys of E minor, D Major, and the chromatic scale
11. Advanced Piano 4- Chord inversions are covered as well as 2 part writing
12. Recital Ready- This is an ongoing class where we cover famous piano literature in a group setting. This is the highest level group class that I teach and it is recommended that learners cover all previous levels before enrolling. 🎹
I also have a new class called "The Piano Player's Toolkit" that covers various topics related to piano playing and music theory. The amount of practice time is less than in the academic classes, and this is more of a casual weekly learning experience. Here is the link to the class:
https://outschool.com/classes/the-piano-players-toolkit-fn0Try2k?usid=nGt6td9A&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link
I’m a father and a husband and I love what I do! I was the primary bassist for The Daytime Emmy Awards show from 2016 to 2019.Reviews
Live Group Course
$135
for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
30 min
Completed by 114 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
3-7 learners per class
