Piano Lessons for Beginners: Level One (Ages 9 to 12)
Learn to play piano easily for beginning students, offering strong foundational principles and techniques while maintaining enjoyment. Inspirational class that supports learning styles.
Marie G Counselor & Consultant PhD Candidate
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(15)
What's included
12 live meetings
6 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Students are expected to practice the piano from 5 minutes daily for the first lessons to 15 minutes daily, five days per week. This helps the learner to build mastery of playing, hand strength, and music reading.Class Experience
In this enjoyable piano lesson series, children will find a powerful starting point for learning how to play piano. We will get a sound foundation for the layout of the keyboard, hand position, learn finger exercises, play chords (both major and minor), and learn to read music (staff, clefs, notes and timing). A great way for kids to learn what the piano is all about and test to see if they would like to continue advancing in piano lessons. Students will learn to play two songs in a simplified version. Each week we will continue our learning from the previous week, moving forward to expertise for Level Two Students will be able to continue their learning up to examination preparation if they wish, or just learn how to play with a band. The weekly classes build in incremental steps for learning everything necessary to have a solid foundation in music in general and understanding music reading for other instruments. Techniques and Skills covered: Keyboard basics Piano technique, posture, playing How to create chords Ensemble: How to play with other musicians and instruments Reading music notation: Staff, Treble and Bass Clef, Key Signatures, One hand and Two Hand music Major and Minor Modes Accidentals: Sharps, Flats, Rests and their values Time Signatures: Rhythm, beat, note values (quarter, half, eighth notes) Each lesson builds in difficulty so students are expected to practice daily to gain expertise for the next lesson. Musical Styles: students will learn basic genres, styles, and advanced techniques as the classes progress. Students can continue these lessons for each Level. If they become highly skilled they can advanced to the next Level.
Learning Goals
Students will learn:
Introduction to Piano Playing
Correct posture, hand position
Reading Music
Chords and Chord progressions
Techniques and Skills covered:
Keyboard basics
Piano technique, posture, playing
and more . . .
Syllabus
12 Lessons
over 12 WeeksLesson 1:
Foundations
This lesson helps the teacher assess the abilities and previous learning on the keyboard and music notation for the class. Children will experience playful assessments, and practice hand movements, musicians' posture, and listening skills. 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Basics for Piano Playing
Lessons 2 - 12 will be based on a variety of adaptations from a combination of the Bastien, Faber & Faber, Thompson, and Royal Conservatory Piano Books and Methods. Using unique teaching styles that complement your learners' learning styles, the class is everchanging but focuses on playing and hand techniques, becoming familiar with notation, and learning enjoyable tunes. 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Music Notation
Additional work on learning notation using fun songs, incorporating the newly learned hand movements, and types of notes- quarter notes on the treble clef. 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Music Reading
The learners will learn the concepts of the staff, treble, and bass clef over the next few lessons. continue learning the from the previous lessons and applying it weekly in daily practice five times a week for 5 to 15 minutes a day. Older students may practice for 15 or 20 minutes to master their technique and reading. 30 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Pre-Requisites
Learners should have the ability to read and write simple words, phrases, or sentences.
Supply List
Students need a piano or digital piano to take lessons. If they have a keyboard to start that will do for the first few months. Piano playing technique requires a different skill than keyboarding but the information in Levels One and Two will be very helpful for keyboarding as well.
Also a camera that shows their hands on the keyboard is most important. I should be able to see how their hands are positioned.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
4.8
15reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Teacher has taught piano students for more than 40 years (ages 3 to adult) in private lessons, school settings, and in preschool programs. I have studied to Level Ten piano in the Royal Conservatory of Music method. Also, I have prepared many students for their Conservatory examinations. (Western Conservatory and Royal Conservatory) and prepared others for college/university entrance qualifications. I am currently a doctoral candidate. Reviews
Live Group Class
$204
for 12 classes1x per week, 12 weeks
30 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
3-8 learners per class
