Piano Lessons
In these private piano lessons, your child will be learning how to read music and play the piano with effective technique while learning songs that spark their creativity and imagination!
Ruthie Jo Wise
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(43)
What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
If your child has expressed interest in music or possibly taking piano lessons, this class is right for you! This one-time class will be a thorough overview of the basics of the piano. Since this class is for pre-teens and teens, we will go through the material fairly quickly, and they will be free to play their piano along with the group, discuss and ask any questions they may have about studying music. They will get apply their new knowledge on their own piano or keyboard through learning a few simple songs together. This introductory class is a perfect testing-ground to see if your child would like to pursue further piano studies!
Learning Goals
Students will learn:
The basics of pitch and rhythm
High and low on the piano
The pattern of the black eyes
The musical alphabet
Finger numbers
Posture at the piano
Finger and wrist technique
A few simple songs
Other Details
Supply List
Students will get the most out of the class if they can be sitting at their own piano or keyboard and can follow along with the group. If they do not have a piano, they can still participate and learn a great deal if your family is still deciding whether or not to invest in a keyboard.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2021
5.0
43reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hi, my name is Mrs. Ruthie, and I am so excited to meet you!
I am a professional harpist and private music teacher living in West Tennessee, USA. I teach from my own music studio online and in-person, and I am thrilled to expand my studio onto the Outschool platform. In my studio, I specialize in teaching private piano, voice, and harp lessons. Here on Outschool, you will find my "Piano Lessons: Personalized for You!" for any age group, as well as fun, small group singing classes for young learners and teenagers.
Music has been in my life since I was very young, when I began learning the piano at the age of 4. I started studying the harp at age 11, receiving my Diploma in Harp Performance from the acclaimed Associated Board of the Royal School of Music (ABRSM) in 2018. I am an alumni of Union University in Tennessee where I studied harp, voice, and piano. I graduated with my Bachelor's of Music in Composition in 2020.
Along with my classical music studies, I have well-rounded experience participating in many different styles of music while playing the harp, piano, or being a vocalist. I have experience in lead roles in musical theater productions, have participated in high-level choral and A-Capella singing groups, lead music with the piano in contemporary and more traditional churches, and played my harp for countless events ranging from symphonies to private parties. And as much as I love performing, in the last year and a half, I have found that I LOVE teaching music. With over 40 weekly private students ranging from 4 year-olds to 70 year-olds, teaching the beauty of music to my diverse student base keeps me inspired everyday. I hope to inspire your learner to love playing music as much as I do.
I live with my husband and our little orange kitten "Winnie" in a small town in Tennessee. Besides all things music, I love to spend time with my family and friends, cook yummy food, and work in my garden. Please reach out if you have any questions about my studio!Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
30 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
