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Learn Piano Now (Level 6) with Dr. Nathan
In this 8-week online course, students will continue their musical journey at the piano.
There are no upcoming classes.
6-9
year old learners
3-6
learners per class
$200
Charged upfront
$25 per class
Meets 1x per week
Over 8 weeks
40 minutes per class
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Description
Class Experience
Level 6 of Learn Piano Now expands the technical foundation that began in Levels 1 - 5. It is possible, however, for a student to skip to Level 6 if they can read standard notation on the grand staff, identify musical intervals (2nds, 3rds, 4ths, and 5ths), play legato and staccato, play and hear major vs minor five-finger patterns, and play simple songs on the grand staff using all both hands. The classes listed below are sequenced to maximize musical development and continue enjoyment at...
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. Transpose pieces to different keys at the piano 7. Perform pieces for fellow students as well as friends and family 8. Compose their own pieces by manipulating previously learned patterns 9. Develop appropriate playing posture and hand position
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.
Learners will want to practice and perform the songs they learn in class. One to two hours of practice is recommended each week. It is best to divide this into 6 twenty-minute sessions. Visual aids will be available on the class page to be printed.
Learners must have access to a piano or keyboard. A keyboard does not need to be full size (88-keys). Ideally it should have weighted keys, be velocity sensitive (the volume should change depending on how quickly you press the keys), and have a pedal. Visual aids for each class will be available before class begins. I recommend printing these and keeping them in a binder so that the learner can reference them both during class and throughout the week. No other materials are needed.
Each student will be assessed with a rubric following Week 8. This feedback will indicate areas of strength and weakness and recommend the appropriate next class.
40 minutes per week in class, and an estimated 1 - 2 hours per week outside of class.
Teacher
About Me
I teach piano classes for beginning through advanced students. My undergraduate and graduate degrees have focused on music and teaching (B.M. Music Education, M.M. Piano Performance, D.M.A. Piano Pedagogy). I began teaching while still in high...
