Introduction to Piano Fundamentals
Phil Romo - Piano and Music Theory Instruction
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In this eight week course we will introduce you to the art of piano playing.
Class experience
US Grade Kindergarten - 3
In this course, we will learn the first steps of playing the piano. I will demonstrate each exercise and the students will repeat to the best of their ability. We will start with proper posture, hand shape, and note production on black keys. We will move on to rhythms, counting, and finger control. In the next phase, we will learn about the white keys and finally, we will get a handle on reading music. FOR PARENTS: -We will use a book. Please refer to the welcome message for an Amazon link...
This class is taught in English.
Students will learn the very basics of piano playing and performance. Students will learn proper hand position, musical symbols and progress to reading music in both the right and left hands.
I've taught hundreds of students to read music using the Alfred method. Students have problems reading music mainly because they are not properly taught. I believe anyone can learn to read music and I can show you how!
Homework Offered
5-10 minutes of piano practice daily is recommended. This amount of time will increase as the class continues.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
The learner is assessed by their ability to understand and perform the concepts presented. Mistakes are okay! Mistakes are just opportunities to learn. Progress is all we want.Grades Offered
A piano or a keyboard is necessary with a music stand for their book. They will also need the Alfred Piano Lesson Book: Level 1A so that we can all work out of the same book. Upon enrollment I can provide a digital copy of the Alfred Level 1A book. Parents frequently ask if keyboards are ok. The answer is YES! There is no need to have 88 weighted keys, although it is nice to have. The minimum requirement is 61 plastic keys. I do not recommend roll-up 2-D pianos or small baby toy pianos. Here are some Amazon links to keyboards I like: 88 weighted keys like this one: https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-Weighted-Digital-Sustain-Amazon-Exclusive/dp/B01LY8OUQW/ref=sr_1_3?crid=Q3MM89KH8KUB&dchild=1&keywords=yamaha+keyboard&qid=1596849121&sprefix=Yamaha%2Caps%2C212&sr=8-3 or 61 plastic keys, which is less expensive but better if you are just trying it out: https://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-PSR-E273-Portable-Keyboard-PSRE273/dp/B0854C7M9R/ref=sr_1_6?crid=Q3MM89KH8KUB&dchild=1&keywords=yamaha+keyboard&qid=1596849270&sprefix=Yamaha%2Caps%2C212&sr=8-6 I've heard great things about this Casiotone CT-S200, a bare-bones 61 key $120 keyboard. https://www.amazon.com/Casio-Casiotone-Portable-Keyboard-CT-S200RD/dp/B07VSTXH3V/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2XAH6TZRP8P6Q&dchild=1&keywords=casio+ct-s200&qid=1600348994&sprefix=Casio+CT-S200%2Caps%2C219&sr=8-1 I also like "Casio Privia" full-sized keyboards. Thanks again!
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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We will use the Alfred Level 1A piano book (Amazon Associates link below) https://amzn.to/3fwEAWV
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Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(779)
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...
Group Class
$135
for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
30 min
Completed by 909 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-11
3-5 learners per class
