What's included
6 live meetings
3 in-class hoursClass Experience
In this multi-day class, students will continue their preparation for private piano lessons. The parent will see how well their child can do with a weekly lesson and gauge the maturity level and readiness to start the process. In these classes students will continue to learn some of the basics of music: steady beat, basic note values, sitting position at the piano, fingering, auditory awareness of pitches, etc. My teaching style is very interactive and the students will get feedback during each class. I will have them try again when they don't do things right the first few times. Week 1: The Musical Alphabet, Locating C, D and E on the Keyboard, fingering practice (Wunderkeys Baseballers section-green) Look at Alfred Book 1A and play a song Week 2: Locating B and C on the Keyboard, playing those notes with correct fingering & Middle C position/ Wunderkeys Flying Squirrel-dark red \Play Hand Bells on page 12/13 (Book 1A) Week 3: Music Notes on Treble Clef, Where middle C is on the staff, Middle C position, Practice on the Pathway & Flying Fur- Wunderkeys Flying Squirrel /Jolly Old Saint Nicholas (Alfred 1A book) Week 4:Whole Notes, C D E on the Treble Clef , Riding the Ramp coloring activity (Wunderkeys Big Air Bunny)- dark pink / Old MacDonald (Alfred 1A book) Week 5: Only Alfred book 1A today: Review Old MacDonald, Sound Effects activity, Finding A on the keyboard, Easy way to find any white key (page 19), Batter Up! (Middle C position) Week 6: Forte and Piano, Practice on the Pathway, Bunny Hop (Wunderkeys Big Air Bunny)- dark pink.
Learning Goals
Students will continue to grow in their knowledge of the piano keys and Musical staff, and they will learn Middle C position and the notes on treble clef and bass clef that are in the Middle C position.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Parents, please be nearby but off-camera to follow Outschool policy.
In this class, your learner will continue learning basic notes, fingering and rhythms. using Wunderkeys Primer Piano Book One and Alfred's Lesson Book 1A Piano. ISBN-13 978-0-88284-788-7
Supply List
Wunder Keys Primer Piano Book One ISBN: 9781976001291. (Required) Alfred's Lesson Book 1A Piano. ISBN-13 978-0-88284-788-7 *Newly added book You will need a keyboard with at least 61 keys. ********Please use an Ipad or camera, that will allow me to see the keys of the piano, if possible. *****
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Music from Mississippi State University
I have taught children preschool through high school for over 25 years. I have a Bachelor's in Music Education with an emphasis in voice, and have played piano since I was 9 years old. I enjoyed accompanying many of my fellow Music majors for their juries (finals) in college. Knowing the basics gives children the confidence to pursue their favorite instrument and that's an amazing gift. I am patient and encouraging and love to engage with my students in a very positive way. I look forward to teaching your child.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$90
for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
30 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-8
3-5 learners per class