Piano Games! Beginner Music Theory
Join me for some fun and engaging games for beginner piano students! In this ongoing class, learners will play games with each other to reinforce music theory concepts in a fun way. Perfect for neurodiverse learners! #Creative
Ms Nefeli - Neurodivergent Piano Teacher
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(15)
What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
Do you remember how we learned to read or understand math as children? It wasn't just from going to school and doing math homework or reading levelled readers. We played games! Snakes and ladders, Monopoly, Game of Life, etc. All these helped us with number sense and reading, and they were fun! So why can't piano theory be like that? It can!! In this ongoing class, learners will play games with each other to reinforce music theory concepts in a fun way. Perfect for neurodiverse learners! #Creative Each week we will cover a beginning theory concept with games. The class will start with an introduction of our topic, and then students will play games to reinforce the theory in a fun and engaging way. Playing games will help their brains form connections, which in turn will help them understand music in a deeper way. Week of Sept 11: Steps and Skips on the piano and staff Week of Sept 18: Rhythm Note names and values Week of Sept 25: Sharps and Flats Week of Oct 2: Notes in Middle C position on the staff Week of Oct 9: Intervalic reading with finger numbers Week of Oct 16: Eighth notes and Metric Counting Week of Oct 30: Landmark Notes and All Notes on the Grand Staff Week of Nov 6: Music Terms and Symbols Week of Nov 13: Ledger Line Lines Week of Nov 20: Grit and Growth Mindset
Learning Goals
Students will improve their understanding of music theory while having fun!
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2023
5.0
15reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from University of Waterloo
Hi, I'm Nefeli!
I'm a certified Online Music Teacher with with a BA in Psychology and a special interest in music and how we learn.
I've been teaching piano for over 20 years, as well as tutoring high school math and study skills. I'm a relationship first teacher which means I take time to get to know my students and find out how they learn and what their strengths and challenges are. I always focus on strengths first to build confidence and a love of music!
I am neurodiversity affirming which means that no matter your ability or disability, you will have access to high quality music education and that no matter your neurotype, you are welcome to be yourself. You can stim, you can play with your fidgets or doodle, you can turn off your camera, you can type your answers in the chat if that is your preference.
I have a variety of classes to suit your needs, including
- Just Games! (Fun way to reinforce theory)
- Camps
- No practice group classes
- master workshops on various topics (such as emotions and music, performance anxiety, rhythm, composers)
- 1:1 lessons
- 20 minute focussed practice sessions
- and more!
Fun facts about me:
1. I call myself the Neurodivergent Piano Teacher because it's easier than saying "I'm autistic and have ADHD and bipolar and executive dysfunction and prosopagnosia and aphantasia and anxiety and I teach piano" 😅.
2. I have been bellydancing for many years and have recently started learning ballet. While I love middle Eastern music, I have to admit that the piano music during ballet class really makes my soul happy.Reviews
Live Group Class
$18
weekly1x per week
30 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-10
1-6 learners per class
