Piano Fun and Games for Beginners
A fun introduction to the piano! Students will play games to creatively explore the piano and learn about piano basics like keyboard geography, finger independence, and music symbols.
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What's included
4 live meetings
2 in-class hoursMastery Evaluation
1 hour per week. Option to perform for the groupGrading
Students have the option to perform simple songs or improvisations during class, not required.Class Experience
US Grade 1 - 4
Beginner Level
In this fun and interactive 4-week beginner piano class, learners will explore the basics of piano playing through creative games and musical activities! Games and songs will teach concepts including -Piano finger numbers -Finger independence -Keyboard geography -Music symbols -Listening skills Simple songs with clear visual aids can be practiced between classes, bold musicians have the option to play for the group! (Not required) My lessons are interactive, imaginative, and student-centered. I use call-and-response, movement activities, and musical improvisation to make sure each child feels confident and excited about their progress. I'll guide students through fun piano challenges while encouraging self-expression and a sense of musical joy!
Learning Goals
Creativity at the pianoPiano Finger Numbers
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Animals Playing Piano
-Pets Playing Piano game
-Where is #1? Finger number game
-Bus Driver Bus Driver piano game
-Black Keys Improvisation
-Climbing Up the Mountain music symbol game
-Introduce Red Light Green Light song 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Finger Number Fun
-Finger Number Review and Finger Games
-Piano Posture and Hand position games
-Spinspiration creativity game
-Review Red Light Green Light
-Introduce Rain Rain song
-Rhythm Menagerie and rhythm games 30 mins online live lesson
2 assignments
Lesson 3:
Piano Games and Creativity
-Finger Numbers review and games
-Piano posture and position review and games
-Bus Driver Bus Driver piano game
-Review songs
-Introduce Hot Cross Buns
-Musical Alphabet Song
-Introduce Dog Song
-Rhythm Menagerie and rhythm game
-Candyland Finger Number game 30 mins online live lesson
1 assignment
Lesson 4:
Storytelling at the Piano
-Finger numbers review and games
-5 Little Sausages
-Review songs
-Musical Alphabet song
-Dog Songs and Imporivsation
-Frog Song and Improvisation
-Alakazoom white keys game
-Beat the Teacher game
-Spinspiration Piano improvisation game
-Mortimer story with piano 30 mins online live lesson
1 assignment
Other Details
Learning Needs
All songs will be presented in both audio and visual formats. Students will be on mute except when taking turns to demonstrate piano playing, to reduce sensory overwhelm.
Pre-Requisites
No piano experience necessary
Supply List
Any piano or keyboard Visual aids or sheet music to play songs between classes, provided by teacher
Reviews
Live Group Course
$13
weekly or $50 for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
30 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-10
1-8 learners per class
