Let's Get Started ! Easy Beginner Piano One on One 20 Minute Intro Lessons
Beginner Private Piano Lessons for Kids Easy Method
Michele C. Yake
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(511)
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What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed20 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Homework
1 hour per week. No formal homework If we learn any songs in class, then I will post the song sheets in your classroom. Depending on the learner's age and level, I may post some things, in your classroom, for them to practice.Assessment
informal assessmentClass Experience
Get $3 off my classes with coupon code CYAKEPEPPERMINT3 until May 31, 2025. Look through my classes at https://outschool.com/teachers/Michele-Yake and enter the coupon code at checkout. This is a single meeting class that you can take as many times as you like. We will continue where we left off in the previous class. For Students who Have Previous Experience - I will evaluate their level of playing and musicianship. Then the lesson will be crafted to their ability and musical interests. For Total Beginners - We will go over the finger numbers and practice playing with the right hand, in home position. This is a music class that will go over some basic rhythms and playing with a steady beat, to the tempo. We will practice playing notes and learn how to create beautiful sounds on the piano. My teaching style is relaxed and casual, with an emphasis on enjoying music. This lesson is designed to spark an interest in the student, for music and learning to play the piano. -If the student takes this same class again, we will continue where we left off in the previous class. You can take this class as many times as you like. I also have a 30 minute lesson option, as well as three week sessions.
Learning Goals
To give the student some experience playing on the piano, and getting comfortable with the keyboard.
The student will be able to play something that sounds pretty and that they can feel confident about playing.
The student will know where middle C is, and how the notes go in order on the piano.
The student will learn the finger numbers and how to use the right hand fingers to play in home position.
The student will get a feel for correct hand position and seating posture.
My goal is to spark the learner's interest in continuing to learn music, and to increase their confidence about learning to play an instrument.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Third Party Tools -
YouTube
I will ask that you label the piano keys before the class, if possible. Students learn the keys faster and can play simple songs sooner, if they have the piano keys labelled.
Occasionally I may play a song that we are going to learn, on YouTube. This is to give the student a feel for the beat of the song and how the song goes, before we learn it.
Supply List
piano or electronic keyboard
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
no outside sources
Joined May, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from Towson University
Since May of 2020, I have been an Outschool teacher.
I have 20+ years experience, as a music teacher. I have taught piano, electric keyboard, guitar, and general music classes, in both the classroom and private settings.
I was head of the music department at a private high school in Maryland.
I taught private piano and guitar lessons at a guitar shop, for 5 years, in addition to my own private students in my studio.
My bachelor's degree is in music education, from Towson University, plus graduate studies in music education.
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Live 1-on-1 Lessons
$21
per sessionMeets on demand
20 min
Completed by 171 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-13
