This on-going class is part of an introduction to piano lessons for NEW young beginners. I recommend *most* new learners start in Pre-reading Piano: Black Key Patterns:
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NOTE: This is an on-going class, where new beginners may join at any time. If you would like the classes to be cumulative, please join "Piano Primer I - Part A: Songs on the Black Keys." https://outschool.com/classes/piano-primer-i-part-a-songs-on-the-black-keys-P9x8cxzT?usid=xT93q5Wy&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

To participate comfortably in this class, learners must know their numbers 1-5 and be able to differentiate left hand from right with help. 

** Please find the classes listed above linked in my profile or message me. You may also schedule a $7 15-minute assessment if you are unsure which class will best meet your learner's needs.**


ABOUT THIS CLASS
Practice between classes is highly recommended. Access to a keyboard/piano and view of the screen while playing is required to participate during class time. Please contact me if you are unsure if this is the right level class for your learner.

I will help propel your learner to the next level with serious music theory disguised as fun games, exciting song-writing activities, and easy tunes. I balance a fun, student-centered approach with more traditional models, often replacing arduous theory worksheets with games. In my music classes, my goal is to build a creative, stress-free environment so that my students enjoy the music-making process.

This is an on-going, weekly class. New beginners may join at any time.

LESSON STRUCTURE
* Find groups of two and three black keys.
* Practice recognizing finger numbers and right/left.
* Play a "Memory"-type game to practice naming the finger numbers.
* Learn one new song. (See list below). 
*** Time permitting, we will also listen to and share student performances.

WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Week of 11/4:  Mary Had a Little Lamb
Week of 11/11:  Gently Sleep
Week of 11/18:  Long-legged Sailor 
Week of 11/25:  Closet Key
Week of 12/2:  Pease Porridge
Week of 12/9:  Down by the Station
Week of 12/16: Hot Cross Buns
Week of 12/23:  Rain is Falling Down
* This list will repeat.

Students who have attended all classes (or reviewed the recordings) and practiced well between classes should be ready to begin "Piano Primer I - Part B: Songs on the Black Keys." (Find the links in my profile!) Or message me for private one-on-one lessons.

Please contact me if you are unsure of the right level class for your learner.


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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL):
Class is appropriate for (CEFR: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2)
Please message me to let me know if your learner is A1 or A2.
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SET UP
Please enable Original Sound setting (or Original Sound for Musicians) in your Zoom settings for all music classes!

For piano lessons, ideally the video camera should be positioned to face the keyboard/piano keys to show the student's hands *and* face. I will be screen-sharing sheet music for new beginners; it is essential that students log in a screen large enough to read the sheet music if they need help with eye-tracking development in reading. If this arrangement is not possible, please message me before class so you can print the sheet music ahead of time!

At the first lesson, I may ask to see your seating arrangement. Often, young children need a booster seat and a footstool in order to play comfortably at an adult-sized instrument.