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Introduction to Piano Fundamentals: Self-Paced Course
Phil Romo - Piano and Music Theory Instruction
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Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(786)
In this on-demand video course, we will introduce your learner to the art of piano playing.
Class experience
US Grade Kindergarten - 3
Beginner Level
In March of 2020, Phil Romo launched "Introduction to Piano Fundamentals" as a live online group class. Since then, over 900 learners have taken the course and the class has been a massive success on the Outschool platform. Now for the first time, students can learn how to play piano from Phil with downloadable on-demand video lessons. There will be no live meetings for this particular version of the class. A link to the live in-person meeting version of "Introduction to Piano Fundamentals...
8 lessons//8 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Introduction to Piano Fundamentals Lesson #1Getting started with the video lessons, posture, finger position, and playing quarter notes on the black keys.Week 2Lesson 2Lesson #2- Using the long fingers to make musicWe start on basic rhythms and using the "long fingers" 2, 3, and 4 to make some musicWeek 3Lesson 3Lesson #3- More songs with long fingersWe develop control of the long fingers and build coordination using songsWeek 4Lesson 4Lessons #4- The white keys and Middle C positionIdentifying and locating every white key on the piano. Setting the hands up in Middle C position.Week 5Lesson 5Lesson #5- Using all ten fingers to make musicFinally using the pinky fingers and having perfect finger position in Middle C and C positions.Week 6Lesson 6Lessons #6- C position and new songsWe will add a new type of rhythm (dotted half notes) and a new time signature (3/4 time)Week 7Lesson 7Lessons #7- Counting while you playWe emphasize the importance of counting while you play so that your music sounds great and other musicians can play along with you.Week 8Lesson 8Lessons #8- Summary and reviewA summary of all concepts presented in this video series.
Students will receive thorough instruction on the beginning phases of playing the piano with confidence and with good playing habits. We will lay out a solid foundation for improvement in the future and take steps towards unlocking their fullest potential as a musician.
Homework Offered
We want to play a little bit of piano every day for the best results. 5-10 minutes a day should be sufficient.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Assessments are optional and can be done by sending a video of your performance to the instructor. The Instructor will review your video and give you encouragement as well as any relevant feedback if necessary.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!
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:(786)
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...
Self-Paced Class
$13
weekly or $100 for all content8 pre-recorded lessons
8 weeks of teacher support
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1 year of access to the content
Ages: 6-11
