Piano Fundamentals 2
This class is a continuation of "Introduction To Piano Fundamentals" that takes your piano studies to the next level.
Phil Romo - Piano and Music Theory Instruction
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What's included
8 live meetings
4 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Please practice your Alfred Level 1A piano book for 10-15 minutes daily. Daily practice ensures that no one gets left behind in our studies.Assessment
The assessment is informal. All we want is progress. Progress is assessed by the learner's demonstration of understanding the concepts presented.Class Experience
In this course, we will work on reading music for the piano in C position. We will cover reading Treble Clef and Bass Clef with a sure-fire approach to knowing the notes with 100% accuracy. We will then learn legato articulation and the intervals. In the final stages, we will play songs with both hands at the same time. This is for the young learner who is ready for the next step beyond white key note identification and finger numbers. I will demonstrate the exercises and the learners will participate by performing these exercises to the best of their ability. This class is highly interactive and participation is desired and welcomed! If you love learning music in a group environment then this is the class for you. Learners do not need to complete "Introduction to Piano Fundamentals" to join the class. If you know how to find C position and know some basic rhythms (whole note, half note, quarter note) then you are welcome to join Piano Fundamentals 2. If you have completed other beginning piano courses and are ready for reading music, this class is a great option for continuing your music education. Week 1-Staff reading primer Week 2- Bass and Treble Clef landmarks, reading hands separate Week 3- Reading all 10 notes, note quiz Week 4- Legato Touch and introduction to intervals Week 5- 2nds and 3rds Week 6- Harmonic and Melodic intervals Week 7- 4ths and 5ths Week 8- Hands together performance
Learning Goals
Students will learn C position in both hands, reading standard notation in Bass and Treble clef, legato vs. non-legato touch, and musical intervals. Towards the end of the eight-week course learners will be eased into the polyphonic possibilities of the piano and play with both hands at the same time.
Other Details
Supply List
We will work out of the Alfred Level 1A Piano book. Link is below: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0739007173?tag=philromo-20&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1 A digital copy can be obtained upon enrollment.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello, I teach guitar, piano, and bass classes for the ages of 6 and up. I also specialize in music theory and jazz harmony.
I began teaching music in 2002 and it has been my primary profession ever since.
I believe in teaching the fundamentals. Reading notation is a must. Deciphering chords, understanding harmony. The facts of music take priority in my lessons. I believe that everyone has limitless potential to be whatever kind of musician they would like to be.
Note to parents:
Here is my recommended learning path for my piano students:
1. Introduction to Piano Fundamentals- for the pure beginner. Young learners will find this class simple to grasp and loads of fun. This class is a great way to establish good habits from day one.
2. Piano Fundamentals 2- This is a class where we focus on reading music notation. Any learner with a bit of piano experience who is unsure of their reading can start here. Reading music is essential in your piano journey and learners who cannot do this well will struggle in these courses. This class is highly recommended.
3. Piano Fundamentals 3- Where we learn to master the art of practice and play through the rest of the beginner method book
4. Intermediate Piano Course 1- We jump to the big leagues and master basic chords in C and G position. We move quickly and play more advanced pieces. Quality practice is essential for success in this class.
5. Intermediate Piano Course 2- Hanon exercises, an expanded rhythmic vocabulary, and more sophisticated piano pieces are covered in this course.
6. Intermediate Piano Course 3- Scales, technique, and longer pieces in different keys.
7. Intermediate Piano Course 4- We will learn about minor scales and get to the end of the Alfred Adult All-In-One Course book.
8. Advanced Piano 1- We make the jump into the Alfred Adult Level 2 book.
9. Advanced Piano 2- We continue through the Level 2 book.
10. Advanced Piano 3- We cover the keys of E minor, D Major, and the chromatic scale
11. Advanced Piano 4- Chord inversions are covered as well as 2 part writing
12. Recital Ready- This is an ongoing class where we cover famous piano literature in a group setting. This is the highest level group class that I teach and it is recommended that learners cover all previous levels before enrolling. 🎹
I also have a new class called "The Piano Player's Toolkit" that covers various topics related to piano playing and music theory. The amount of practice time is less than in the academic classes, and this is more of a casual weekly learning experience. Here is the link to the class:
https://outschool.com/classes/the-piano-players-toolkit-fn0Try2k?usid=nGt6td9A&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link
I’m a father and a husband and I love what I do! I was the primary bassist for The Daytime Emmy Awards show from 2016 to 2019.Reviews
Live Group Course
$135
for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
30 min
Completed by 566 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-11
3-5 learners per class
