Piano Lessons Level A
Completed by 70+ learners! Self-paced introductory piano pre-recorded course with basic playing skills and focus on reading music. 13 videos teaching note reading, piano keys, finger numbers, and songs. Start today!
Melanie Pauli (Piano) - BA in Music
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What's included
4 pre-recorded lessons
average 49 mins per video4 weeks
of teacher support3 hrs 17 mins
total video learning hours1 year access
to the contentHomework
1-2 hours per week. Homework will be practice time in between viewed lesson video postings and a few worksheets that can be printed. A total of approximately 20 minutes, 3-4 different times during the week, should be enough to secure the information and be prepared for the next lesson. Slides from the weekly slideshow pdf may be printed at the parent's discretion. Students need to be able to view the screen while at their keyboard for recording a sample of their playing to submit to Mrs. Pauli during the week. Printed slides are great for practice time when learners are taking a break from screen-time.Assessment
✉️ At the end of the 4 lessons, an email will be sent to the learner with the recommendation for repeating the current class for mastery or moving on to the next class for more challenging material.Class Experience
Beginner Level
🎉 This self-paced piano class is lessons #1-#4 for beginner piano students who are interested in an introduction to playing piano. No prior experience is necessary. 🎹 Learners need to have a piano or keyboard while viewing the videos to play along. 💻 Learners will need to be able to see their screen to view the music while playing on their instrument. No book purchases will be necessary in this class. All music has been arranged by Mrs. Pauli and will be provided and printable. A 3-ring binder with plastic page protectors is a great way to keep songs organized. 🎹Practicing 3-5 times between lessons is recommended as this class was designed to take 4 weeks to master the material.💥 Although, you may be able to understand the material quicker than one lesson per week, your fingers need the practice time to get flexible, comfortable, and stronger in order to advance to the next level. 💥 ⏳Guided practice videos between 12-15 minutes are provided to use 3-5 times between lessons. 👩🏫 Teacher feedback is available for the first 4 weeks whether you pay weekly and receive access to one lesson per week or if you pay in full and gain immediate access to the entire course if you have purchased this class as a Self-Paced course. You will continue to have access to the class for up to one year on your own. Students who are accessing this course through the subscription format will not send videos to Mrs. Pauli and will not receive feedback on their progress. 🔠 If your learner is looking for a live version of the introductory Level A class, I recommend either of these courses: Piano Music Class Primer - 25 minute class https://outschool.com/classes/piano-music-class-primer-level-a-Of9yqgP9 or Piano Music Class Level A - 50 minute class with music reading instruction https://outschool.com/classes/piano-music-class-level-a-primer-xhEXM6Qx 🎶 Self-paced classes are available for Level A, Level B, & Level C. Piano Music Class Level D - Level J are offered as live classes only at this time. 📈 Learners can progress through the Piano Music Class Series with Mrs. Pauli for over 3 years of consistent piano class material. At the end of the Series, learners should have the ability to read all sheet music, play beautiful pieces on piano, and 🔥have experienced the benefits of regular effort and practice in a skill🔥. ⬇️**Please read the class syllabus for the weekly breakdown of lesson material and song choices.** Open each lesson to view the instruction material specifics.
Learning Goals
🎹 Students will learn finger numbers, keys on the piano, Treble Clef and Bass Clef notes, note values, counting beats, finger exercises, and simple songs for each hand alone and both hands.🎞Learners also experience recording themselves in a video format to submit to Mrs. Pauli for feedback each week.
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Piano Lesson #1 - Right Hand
Video 1: Introduction to Self Paced classes;
Video 2: Posture at the piano, Right hand C position;
Video 3: Exercise #1, Mary Had a Little Lamb, Jingle Bells;
Video 4: Guided Practice video 3-5 times before Lesson 2 45 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Piano Lesson #2 - Left Hand
Video 1: Warm-ups, Left hand C position, Exercise #2, Ode to Joy;
Video 2: Reading Treble Clef and Bass Clef notes;
Video 3: Guided Practice video 3-5 times before Lesson 3 52 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
Piano Lesson #3 - Bingo Was his Name-O
Video 1: Warm-ups, Rhythms, Counting Beats, Time Signatures;
Video 2: Middle C hand position, BINGO song;
Video 3: Guided Practice video 3-5 times before Lesson 4 50 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
Piano Lesson #4 - More songs
Video 1: Warm-ups, Note naming game, Exercise #3 & #4;
Video 2: Ten Little Pumpkins & Row, Row, Row Your Boat;
Video 3: Guided Practice video 3-5 times before Level B Lesson 5 50 mins of video lessons
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This class will provide videos on the Outschool assignments page. Slideshow PDFs will be provided to accompany the videos each week and can be printed at the parents' discretion.
Any youtube videos posted on the Classroom page will be opened in a small window on Outschool. Learners will NOT be asked to go to Youtube on their own.
Supply List
🎹 Access to a piano or keyboard during lesson where the learners elbows are the same height as the keys. 🔥 Keyboards on tables are often too high (chest or shoulder height) which can harm wrists and hinder movement 🔥. Stand at the keyboard, find a tall chair, use a cushion, or use a keyboard stand to make the keys at the proper level. 💻Students need to be able to see the screen where the music will be shown in a slideshow during the video lessons while they are sitting at their piano. 🎼 Learners will get access to a class slideshow pdf each lesson with the songs and homework worksheets for practicing. A 3-ring binder and plastic page protectors may help you keep the printed music sheets organized. 📝 Learners may like having paper and pencil.
External Resources
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Music from California State University, Long Beach
Bachelor of Arts in Music degree from California State University, Long Beach;
28+ years of experience teaching beginner/intermediate piano to students;
Arranges music from the public domain and provides it to students to print and practice;
4 years of experience teaching piano online on Outschool;
Top 10% of Outschool teachers: Outschool Outstanding Educator Cohort for the past 3 years.Reviews
Self-Paced Course
$12
weekly or $48 for all content4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks of teacher support
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