Peaches! (Super Mario Bros Movie) 2-Week Summer Piano Camp (Ages 8-12)

Do you love the song "Peaches" from the new Super Mario movie? I do too! We are going to learn how to play the song by ear on the piano. This summer camp is designed as a follow-up to my discounted Peaches class, where students learned to play the melody of the chorus. Students who have not taken that course are welcome, but they may have to practice extra after the first lesson to keep up with the group.

Students of all experience levels are welcome, from those who have never played a note on the piano to those who have received years of lessons. During the first lesson I will assess the strengths and needs of each child. Therefore, the lesson format may look different depending on the learners in the class. However, a sample lesson format would look like:

Lesson 1: 
Beginners: informal assessment, review the chorus from the one-time class
Advanced: informal assessment, review the chorus from the one-time class (both hands)

Lesson 2: 
Beginners: learn the first half of the verse
Advanced: learn the first half of the verse, both hands, with their own twist

Lesson 3: 
Beginners: learn the second half of the verse
Advanced: learn the second half of the verse, both hands, with their own twist


Lesson 4:
Beginners: combine the verse and chorus, experiment with left hand patterns
Advanced: combine the verse and chorus, both hands, and finalize their own creative twist on the song

I believe that students learn best by doing. While I model all of the skills taught in the class, the majority of the class will be spent with the students experimenting in a safe environment and receiving instant feedback. 

I hope you will enjoy playing Peaches as much as I have! I can't wait to see you in the course.