Older Beginners Group Piano Class Semi-Private
During this semi-private group class, we will continue working through the Fired Up series by Piano Pronto.
Julie Schmidt
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(141)
What's included
4 live meetings
3 in-class hoursClass Experience
This semi-private group class will continue where the Older Beginners PIano Class Group C left off. This class is restricted to 3 members in order to provide more individualized attention. Each week we will cover new theory concepts, practice the song(s) from the week prior, learn a new song(s) step by step, and play for each other. Each learner must have a piano/keyboard along with the "Fired Up Level 1" piano book by Piano Pronto. Week 1 - review "Swirling Seas". Go over any trouble spots. Introduce playing eighth notes with a swinging rhythm. Find the correct hand position for "Swing n Sway". Have each student practice the first 2 lines. Week 2 - perform "Swing n Sway" if desired. Introduce phrase structure and find the correct hand position for "Celtic Dreams" Practice identifying and labeling phrases, practice at least the first 2 lines during class. Week 3 - perform "Celtic Dreams" if desired. Introduce harmonic/melodic fifth intervals. Identify and label the intervals in "Make it Happen". Review the use of the pedal. Have each student practice the first 2 lines. Week 4 - perform "Make it Happen" if desired. Review flats and find B flat in both tthe treble and bass clefs. Review the difference between ties/phrases. Practice the first 2 lines of "Faded Photographs".
Learning Goals
Students will continue to build on their previous piano skills. New concepts are introduced each week.
Other Details
Supply List
Fired Up Level 1 by Piano Pronto
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
4.9
141reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello! My name is Julie Schmidt and I have 16 years of experience teaching individual and group piano lessons. Also, I have been playing and studying the piano for 35 years while earning a MS in Education. Music is definitely my passion. My favorite part of teaching the piano is finding out what kind of music motivates my students. Some of my students like reading the notes on the staff, playing classical music, and not straying far from the printed notes. Other students play more by ear and love to improvise! I always have a few students who want to be able to play songs quickly - I teach them chords and leadsheets so they can progress faster. I like to tailor my lessons to get a student excited about playing the piano. I use a variety of books, digital music, and resources to keep my lessons new and motivate my students to practice.
I have a laid-back teaching style and love to have fun during lessons. We will play games, improvise, compose, learn chords, and study different musical periods and composers. I really enjoy it when students bring their own music to lessons because I know that they are motivated to learn it!
Along with piano I have also earned a degree in Dietetics, owned a baking business, homeschooled my 3 children for a few years, taught in the public school, and taught Sunday School to middle schoolers. Luckily I did not do all of these things at the same time! I love reading, baking, line dancing, and attending concerts. Reviews
Live Group Class
$100
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
45 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
3-3 learners per class
