Piano Camp for Beginners - Ages 8 To 12
In this one week class, students will learn the basics of piano (rhythm and notes) #creative
Pam Irwin
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(184)
What's included
5 live meetings
2 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Students should practice the pieces covered after class daily. The class will move at a fast pace and I will not be able to address certain issues. The student needs to be comfortable with this before signing up. If needed, I will post an extra video of the pieces for students to play with - please let me know if this is something you would like after the first class.Assessment
InformalClass Experience
In this one week class students will learn the basics of piano playing - hand placement, basic notes and rhythms. The class will use the Mayron Cole 5 day camp piano method - https://www.freepianomethod.com/. This method includes the pieces and accompaniments at the web site. Day 1 - half notes, eighth notes, quarter notes, whole notes and dotted half notes Tap! Tappey! Tap! Tap! Victory March - add whole notes There Goes Number Nine - half notes, quarter notes See the Leaves - dotted half notes, quarter notes Day 2 - CDE E-flat Review See the Leaves - CDE Tap! Tappey! Tap! Tap! - CDE Bullfrog Jamboree - C D E E-flat Day 3 Review Western Skies, Part I - EF, dotted half notes Katzen Dawgs - CDE-flat, FG Day 4 Bullfrog Jamboree, Part II Bullfrog Jamboree, Part III Bullfrog Jamboree, Part IV Western Skies, Part II - CDEF Western Skies Part III - F G A-flat, A, C Western Skies - Part IV F GA Day 5 There Goes Number Nine - Part 3 G G# A A# B Victory March, Part 2 - C D E E-flat F G A B Victory March, Part 3, C D E F G A-flat, A B On Day 5 we will have a mini recital. Students are free to participate or simply listen to others. Please let me know on Thursday if you are interested in participating
Learning Goals
Students will learn basic rhythms - eighth notes, quarter notes, half notes, dotted half notes and whole notes and white and black notes within a certain octave; for example E F E-flat G A-flat, A, CDE
Other Details
Supply List
Piano or Keyboard Access to the free Mayron Cole Piano method - piano camp for students from 2nd to 5th grade https://www.freepianomethod.com/blast-off-textbook-pdf-downloads.html
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 17 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
3-6 learners per class
