What's included
2 live meetings
1 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. I will post song sheets and videos in the outschool classroom for the students to use for their practice sessions.Assessment
Informal assessment . Communication with each student about their progress as we are going along.Class Experience
I welcome learners of all identities and backgrounds into my classes. This course is an extension to my Introduction to Beginner Course. We will learn some new songs, as well as adding more left hand chords to our previous songs. Now that the students are already familiar with the notes on the keyboard, and how to play some basic songs , we will begin adding left chords to accompany the right hand melodies. Students will get a better idea of how to play with two hands together, and how to play some fancier rhythms. We will focus on melody, harmony, and keeping a steady beat. I like to bring out the creativity and individuality of each unique student. This class will nurture the musical style and flavor of each student's personality. This course will prepare the students for Extension Class #2 or for One-on-one lessons.
Learning Goals
Students will learn to keep a steady beat, while playing a melody.
Students will be able to play chords in the left hand, while playing a melody in the right hand.
Students will get a feel for their own self expression and unique musical personality.
Students will learn a bit about musical form and how songs are structured.
Students will be introduced to the main chords in the key of C major, and be able to switch between them.
Other Details
Supply List
Piano or Electric Keyboard
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
I will provide all necessary materials.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from Towson University
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.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$21
for 2 classes1x per week, 2 weeks
30 min
Completed by 59 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-10
2-4 learners per class