Mini Musicians at the Piano
In this 8-week online course, you'll learn about the music of "The Nutcracker Ballet" by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, and explore 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 "I'm a Musician Too!" will continue to explore the piano. 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 stepping - Tree roots and C major - Play Switch-Switch and Glissando home - Play Musical Alphabet Memory CDE - Grizzly Bear improv - Five Little Monkeys - "Decoration of the Christmas Tree" Week 2: - Do Re Mi stepping - Tree roots and C major - Fortissimo/pianissimo and Switch-Switch - Key Clamber FGAB - Field Mouse improv - Five Little Monkeys - "The Children's March" Week 3: - Do Re Mi toy reading - Tree trunk and G major - Dance and echoes - Actions to answer game - White-Tailed Deer improv - Apple Tree - "The Parent's Gallop" Week 4: - Do Re Mi hand-signs - Tree trunk and C and G major - Simon Says and Echoes - Key Clamber CDE - Porcupine improv - Apple Tree - "Drosselmeyer" Week 5: - Do Re Mi Sol hand-signs - Branches and D major - Pianist metronome and Rhythm Vocab 1-30 - Actions to answer game - Grey Squirrel improv - Jack-in-a-Box - "The Nutcracker" Week 6: - Do Re Mi Sol toy reading and Down Came Johnny - Branches and D major - Count the drumbeats and Black keys - Musical Alphabet Memory FGAB - Carpenter Ants improv - Jack-in-a-Box - "The Guests Depart" Week 7: - Do Re Mi Sol hand-sighs and Mousie, Mousie - Leaves and C, G, and D major - White keys game - Musical Meander (rhythm) - Red Fox improv - All Around the Buttercup - "The Battle" Week 8: - Do Re Mi Sol toy reading and Ickle Ockle Blue Bottle - Leaves and A major - 2/4 and 3/4 and Rhythm Vocab 1-30 - Musical Meander (keys) - Monarch Butterfly improv - All Around the Buttercup - "The Forrest"
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
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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
2-4 learners per class
This class is no longer offered
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