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Intermediate Piano Private Lessons: Learn to Play by Ear With Suzuki Method!

Completed by 23 learners

Ages 7-14

Live 1-on-1 Lessons

In this course we will focus on book 2 of The Suzuki Method. Students will learn to listen to what they play and eventually be able to play notes without the aid of sheet music.

Dr. Andrew Lai

Average rating:

4.9

Number of reviews:

(14 reviews)

Live video meetings

Meets on demand

30 min

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What's included

Meets on Demand

schedule meetings as needed

30 mins

per session

Teacher support

Homework

1-2 hours per week. Practicing the material, at least half an hour each day is recommended.

Class Experience

Intermediate Piano for learners ages 9-14 to learn how to play by ear!  Meets once per week.  Piano or keyboard required. Piano experience recommended but not mandatory.  In this course, we will talk about the Suzuki Method of Piano continuing with Book 2 of the Suzuki Method.

Learning Goals

Students will learn the different notes of the keyboard and how they sound.  Focus will be being able to recall any given note solely by pitch recognition.

Other Details

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Sources

The Suzuki Method book 2 for piano can be purchased at: https://www.amazon.com/Suzuki-Piano-School-Vol-2/dp/0739054481/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=N91FA79R0DSL&keywords=suzuki+piano+book+2&qid=1694786364&sprefix=suzuki+piano%2Caps%2C164&sr=8-1

Meet the teacher

Dr. Andrew Lai

Joined January, 2023

4.9

14reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

Dr. Lai is one of the few experts who teaches the Suzuki Method of Piano in North America.  He was classically trained at the University of Western Ontario in Canada and Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland Ohio, however later discovered that the Suzuki method produces better results in a much shorter amount of time.  He believes that learning music should be enjoyable versus tedious.