Mini Musicians at the Piano - B
In this 8-week online course, we'll continue exploring "The Nutcracker Ballet" by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, and learn to play the piano through games, rhythm, patterning, basic piano technique, singing, improvisation, and aural training.
Amanda Vallejos
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(38)
What's included
8 live meetings
6 in-class hoursClass Experience
In this fun, interactive class graduates of "Mini Musicians at the Piano" will continue to explore making music. Each lesson includes six of the following components: aural, technique, rhythm, theory, ostinato explorations, star songs, and listening in color. Students will perform one song of their choice for each other in our final class. Here is a detailed description of the weekly activities: Week 1: - Do Re Mi Sol La stepping - Tree at the piano and A major - Frozen cadence - Play Note Value Memory - Review Improv cards - Fox Is Running - "Snowflakes Falling" Week 2: - Do Re Mi Sol La hand-signs - Tree at the piano and C, G, D, and A major - Footstep metronome - Betty Blanks - Compose - Fox Is Running - "Kingdom of Sweets" Week 3: - Do Re Mi Sol La toy reading - Sprout growing and E major - Clap high and low - Stepping Stones - Orca Improv - Tommy Thumb - "Hot Chocolate" Week 4: - Do Re Mi Sol La hand-signs - Sprout growing and E major - Glissando home - Gator Gaps - Clownfish Improv - Tommy Thumb - "Coffee" Week 5: - Do Re Mi Sol La stepping - Heavy Chestnuts and C, G, D, and A major - Fortissimo and pianissimo - Treble and Bass cards - Shame-faced Crab improv - Bye, Bye, Baby - "Tea" Week 6: - Do Re Mi Sol La toy reading - Heavy Chestnuts and C, G, D, and E major - Scarf Dance - Wiggles and Waggles - Seahorse improv - Bye, Bye, Baby - "Candy Canes" Week 7: - Do Re Mi Sol La hand-signs - Little Acorns and B major - Echoes and Follow the Leader - Line, Space, Leapfrog - Sea Lion improv - Mata Rile - "Marzipan" Week 8: - Do Re Mi Sol La hand-signs - Little Acorns and G, A, and B major - Pianist metronome - Finger Twister - Hammerhead Shark improv - Mata Rile - "Ginger"
Learning Goals
Learners will improve their understanding of the basic building blocks of music, learn about "The Nutcracker Ballet" by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, build good piano technique, and continue to improve their performance and listening skills.
Other Details
Supply List
Learners will need access to a piano or keyboard, printed copies of the "Star Songs" and "Listening in Color" provided after the first class.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Learners will listen to "The Nutcracker Ballet" by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and use materials from Colourful Keys' Mini-Musicians Two course by Nicola Cantan.
Joined September, 2020
5.0
38reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
My name is Amanda Vallejos and I am a professional classical musician.
I teach high-energy group and private classes for learners that focus on piano and singing skills, sight-reading, composition, music history, technique, performance opportunities, and theory.
I use classical piano and vocal technique, but that doesn't mean that my classes are boring! I believe that children learn best when they are having fun. I've dedicated the last twenty years of my life to helping children build their passion for classical music.
Composition is a unique part of my studio. I've helped students around the world complete original compositions in their style of choice using the techniques perfected by the most famous composers of the last four centuries.
I hold a Bachelor of Music History from Western University and have twenty years of teaching experience. I run a large studio just north of Toronto and still perform regularly as a classical soloist.
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Live Group Class
$180
for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
45 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 3-6
2-6 learners per class
