Learn Piano Now (Level 11) with Dr. Nathan
In this ongoing class, students will continue their musical journey at The Royal Conservatory's Prep A Level.
Dr. Nathan
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What's included
1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
2-4 hours per week. Learners will want to practice and perform the songs they learn in class. Two to three hours of practice is recommended each week. It is best to divide this into six 25-minute sessions.Assessment
Each student will receive feedback during each class regarding sight playing or technique. In the 4th week of each cycle, students will hear more detailed comments during their mini-lesson. Dr. Nathan and classmates will offer feedback during performances. Students will earn a certificate once they have completed the requirements for a Royal Conservatory Prep A Exam.Class Experience
1. Week of June 10: Owl in the Night (Catherine Rollin), Technique, Sight Playing, Rhythm Reading 2. Week of June 17: Allegro in C Major, op. 1, No. 4 (Alexander Reinagle), Technique, Sight Playing, Clapback 3. Week of June 24: The Juggler (Nancy Faber and Randall Faber), Technique, Sight Playing, Playback 4. Week of July 8: Curious Cat (Teresa Richert), Technique, Repertoire #4, Mini-lessons 5. Week of July 15: Performances (Technique + Repertoire #1-4), Review Games Level 11 is an ongoing class that will continue to follow this 5-week cycle. Students may stay in Level 11 until all pieces have been learned or may request to move up early. Repertoire will be introduced in the following order. 1. Owl in the Night, Catherine Rollin 2. Allegro in C Major, op. 1, No. 4 Alexander Reinagle 3. The Juggler, Nancy Faber and Randall Faber 4. Curious Cat, Teresa Richert 5. Giraffe, Teresa Richert 6. Barefoot on the Beach, Anne Crosby Gaudet 7. The Haunted Mouse, Nancy Faber and Randall Faber 8. Melody in G Major, op. 101, no. 39, Ferdinand Beyer 9. Around a Roundabout, Tom Gerou 10. Bluebottle, Christopher Norton 11. Sleigh Bells, Christine Donkin 12. What’s That Noise, Martha Mier 13. Smooth and Crunchy, Elissa Milne 14. The Haunted Harp, Christine Donkin 15. On the Trampoline, Linda Niamath 16. Bumper Cars, Kevin Olson 17. A Skating Waltz, Boris Berlin 18. Baby Kangaroo, Anne Crosby Gaudet 19. Ladybug Waltz, Susan Ogilvy 20. Panda Blues, Edward Han Jiang 21. The Wandering Ogre, Mark Mrozinski 22. Criss Cross, Florence B. Price 23. Sleep Head, Martha Hill Duncan 24. Prickly Pear Rag, Dennis Alexander
Learning Goals
Students will be able to:
1. Identify intervals by sight and by ear
2. Identify standard rhythmic notation
3. Copy rhythmic patterns with counting and clapping
4. Sight read simple rhythmic and melodic examples on the grand staff (including sharps and flats)
5. Discuss some of the historical context of the piano
6. Perform pieces for fellow students as well as friends and family
7. Develop appropriate playing posture and hand position
8. Use the damper pedal while playing
Other Details
Supply List
Celebration Series Piano Repertoire Preparatory A. ($20) Piano or Digital Keyboard (88 velocity-sensitive keys, weighted action, and pedal)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined August, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Doctoral Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of South Carolina
Dr. Nathan earned a BM in Music Education, a MM in Piano Performance, and a DMA in Piano Pedagogy. He has been teaching since 2014.Reviews
Live Group Class
$30
weekly1x per week
40 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
3-6 learners per class
