Ongoing Private Piano Lessons With Ms. Cheryl

Learner will explore the world of playing piano from Carol Matz's Interactive Piano Method. There is a lesson book with corresponding online materials for the learner to use.  This is a private lesson with one on one instruction. Learners will constantly interact with the teacher.  No experience is needed to take a course. It is desired to have a piano but it is perfectly ok to also use a keyboard.
We will use Book Level 1 A
Unit 1: We will learn--steady beats, quarter notes and explore black key groups and play songs to reinforce that.
Unit 2: Bar Lines and Measure, half notes, dynamics, and whole note.
Unit 3: Time Signature, Damper Pedal, notes C, D, and E on the piano. Piano pieces and games and activities to reinforce.
Unit 4: Quarter rest, G and A on the piano, F and B on the piano. Pieces and songs and activities to reinforce new concepts.
Unit 5: : Steps, Dotted Half notes, mp dynamics, half rest. Games, activities and online activities to reinforce new concepts.
Unit 6: Staff Lines, Clefs, and the Grand Staff, Middle C on the staff and the whole rest, Treble G on the Staff, Tempo and Tempo Markings, Bass F on the Staff. Songs, activities online to reinforce the learning.
Unit\ 7: Right Hand D  E and F on the Staff
Unit 8: Left Hand B and A on the staff
Unit 9: Skips Bass C and D on the staff and Octave
Unit 10: Left Hand E on the Staff and Ties

In each unit there are games, activities and songs to reinforce the learning.

Teacher is very experienced and has a joy of teaching.

It will be necessary to practice the new skills at home. It is highly recommended to practice skills 20 minutes a day for 4 days of the week.

30 minutes per week in class, and an estimated 1 - 2 hours per week outside of class.

You can order the book for class from this website: Level 1 A book. You also have the option to purchase the digital only book.https://carolmatzpiano.com/product/level-1a-complete-package-with-printed-book/

It is recommended to access the www.carolmatzpiano.com website for supplementary material.