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Piano Lessons

One-on-one piano lessons. Students will learn the fundamentals of piano playing, including proper technique, music theory, and sight-reading, allowing students to express themselves creatively through music.
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What's included

1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours per week
Assignments
1-2 hours per week. Students will be assigned a couple of songs to practice over the week.
Certificate of Completion
included

Class Experience

US Grade 2 - 5
Beginner - Intermediate Level
We will follow the Bastien Piano Basics Primer Level as a guide for this class. The Bastien Piano Basics books are a comprehensive piano method for beginners of all ages. This level introduces the fundamentals of piano playing, including proper technique, music theory, and sight-reading. Students will learn to play simple songs and melodies, and will begin to develop their own musical creativity.

Introduction
- The Importance of Piano Lessons
- Getting Started

The Piano Keyboard
- Hand Position and Finger Placement
- Posture
- Playing Your First Notes

Basic Music Theory
- Note Names
- Rhythms
- Intervals

Reading
- Reading Notes on the Staff
- Reading Rhythms
- Reading Intervals

Playing Simple Songs
- Mary Had a Little Lamb
- Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
- Old MacDonald Had a Farm

Expressing Yourself Creatively
- Composition
- Performance
Learning Goals
Proper piano technique, including hand position, finger placement, and posture.
Basic music theory, including note names, rhythms, and intervals.
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Other Details

Supply List
Students will need the Bastien Piano Basics piano book, technic book, and theory book in the primer level.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Students will need the Bastien Piano Basics piano book, technic book, and theory book in the primer level.
Joined August, 2024
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Teacher expertise and credentials
B.A. in Piano Performance from MSSU with over 20 years of piano teaching experience, regular attendee of the NCKP: Piano Teachers Conference, and certified Cecchetti ballet teacher.

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1x per week
55 min

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Ages: 7-14

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