Late Beginning Piano - 1:1 Instruction - Level H
In this 6-meeting course, students will expand upon the skills they have developed in Early Intermediate Piano - Level G in a private instruction setting.
Renee Serritella, MMEd
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5.0
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What's included
6 live meetings
3 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Please note: Students will need to practice a minimum of 1-2 hours every week to stay on top of class material. Sight-reading fluency is essential to learning class pieces.Assessment
I will offer feedback after students perform an exercise and, if needed, provide suggestions to help the student master the concept. Mistakes are a part of learning a musical instrument! So students should not worry if they play the exercise or a piece correct on the first try. Together we will learn how to progress through new music and learn new musical concepts.Class Experience
Please note: This class picks up where Beginning Piano Level G leaves off. Prospective students should be able to read standard notation in C position and G position, be able to identify accidentals in music, understand how to use dynamic contrast (crescendo, diminuendo etc), and have an understanding of articulation markings. Sight reading music is essential to this class so prospective students should be comfortable with reading music in the first half of Level 2B Piano Adventures series (material from Level G). In this class, students will continue to develop their sight-reading skills, learn how to play more expressively, read and play in different time signatures and continue to develop dynamic control and phrasing. Week One: Discover AB musical form and learn the rules for the damper pedal. We will learn new ledger lines notes B and A below the treble clef. Week Two: Review pieces from week one. Practice playing a piece in ABA form. We will discover the eighth rest and play a new piece using the eighth rest rhythm. Week Three: Learn the dotted quarter note. Learn a piece using cross-hand arpeggios and pedaling. Learn to play from a lead sheet. Review the I, IV and V chords in the key of C. Week Four: Learn a simple blues in the key of C. Learn an arrangement of New World Symphony by Antontin Dvorák. Learn I, IV and V chords in the key of G and use them in a new piece. Play a new piece using cross-hand arpeggios. Week Five: Review previous material. Learn the F Major Scale. Learn a new piece in the key of F. Discover the I, IV and V chord voicings for the key of F. Week Six: Review previous material. Learn Aria and Auld Lang Syne. Prepare a piece of your choice to present in class.
Learning Goals
Please note: This class picks up where Beginning Piano Level G leaves off. Prospective students should be able to read standard notation in C position and G position, be able to identify accidentals in music, understand how to use dynamic contrast (crescendo, diminuendo etc), and have an understanding of articulation markings. Sight reading music is essential to this class so prospective students should be comfortable with reading music in the first half of Level 2B Piano Adventures series (material from Level G). In this class, students will continue to develop their sight-reading skills, learn how to play more expressively, read and play in different time signatures and continue to develop dynamic control and phrasing.
Other Details
Supply List
Please note: The class book will be Piano Adventures Lesson Book Level 2B (orange cover). For advanced students, I also recommend getting Piano Adventures Performance Book Level 2B. I may assign additional pieces for advanced students from the performance book or if he/she is ahead in class work. The links for both books are below. Lesson Book 2B: https://pianoadventures.com/publications/piano-adventures-level-2b-lesson-book-2nd-edition/ ($7.99) Performance Book 2B: https://pianoadventures.com/publications/piano-adventures-level-2b-performance-book-2nd-edition/ ($6.99) Sight-reading app for extra practice. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/notes-sight-reading-trainer/id874386416
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Please note: The class book will be Piano Adventures Lesson Book Level 2B (orange cover). For advanced students, I also recommend getting Piano Adventures Performance Book Level 2B. I may assign additional pieces for advanced students from the performance book or if he/she is ahead in class work. The links for both books are below.
Lesson Book 2B: https://pianoadventures.com/publications/piano-adventures-level-2b-lesson-book-2nd-edition/ ($7.99)
Performance Book 2B: https://pianoadventures.com/publications/piano-adventures-level-2b-performance-book-2nd-edition/ ($6.99)
Sight-reading app for extra practice. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/notes-sight-reading-trainer/id874386416
Joined January, 2020
5.0
191reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Illinois Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
I have been teaching piano for over 13 years. I have a Master's Degree in Music Education and a Bachelor's Degree of Art in Music. I am a touring musician and am currently recording my second solo album. Reviews
Live Private Class
$210
for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
30 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
