What's included
5 live meetings
2 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
Students should practice their daily assignments every day for between 5 and 10 minutes and be ready to play part of a piece (or a whole piece) the next day.Assessment
InformalClass Experience
In this one week class students will learn basic piano skills using the free Mayron Cole piano method - Blast Off Piano for Juniors. Students will be able to access the pieces and the accompaniments at https://www.freepianomethod.com/. Day 1 - quarter notes and eighth notes (rhythm exercises) Hear the Beat Tap, Tappey White Clouds Day 2 - CDE (learn three notes) Review On This Farm - CD Tap, Tappey - CDE I Love to Hoe Potatoes - CDE Day 3 - CDE Review Bullfrog Jamboree - CDE White Clouds - CDE Every Morning Day 4 Review Two Little Goats - EF On This Farm - CDEF Star Bright in the Sky - CDEF Day 5 Bullfrog Jamboree - BC Hear the Wind Blow - BCDE Dandelions Blowing - BCDE Optional recital - Students may choose to play a piece they learned this week for the class. Please let me know by Thursday if the learner is interested in playing for this mini ecital
Learning Goals
Students will learn basic rhythms and learn to play songs using BCDEF.
Other Details
Supply List
https://www.freepianomethod.com/ - Mayron Cole Method - 5 day camp Piano or keyboard
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree from University of South Florida
I am a freelance music teacher with twenty years of experience.
I teach students from preschool to high school and beyond.
I have a bachelor's and a master's degree in music performance and a master's degree in library and information science.
I teach flute (class and private), piano (class and private), recorder, fife and harp.
I was the harp teacher for Hillsborough County Public Schools for twelve years.
I have also taught band, flute ensemble, church choir and general music.
My philosophy of teaching is that anyone can learn to play an instrument with "time, patience and intelligent work." (Trevor Wye)
I am married and have a dog named Whitney! I enjoy reading, walking and spending time with my family.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$50
for 5 classes5x per week, 1 week
30 min
Completed by 10 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-7
3-6 learners per class