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Piano Private Lessons Beginner Music Class for Kids

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Michele C. Yake
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(492)
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Ongoing Piano one-on-one Lessons Individualized to the Unique Student

Class Experience

  • Learning goals will vary, depending on the student's individual level. Some goal may include : Learning the finger numbers and the note names of the piano keys Playing with correct posture and hand position Being able to play some simple melody songs with the right hand Two hands together , with chords in the left hand and melody in the right hand The student will be able to keep a steady beat, while playing a song The student will gain a basic understanding of rhythms and rhythm patterns They will experience a variety of different musical styles and types of music. The student will be able to improvise and create some music, with a given set of notes They will do some basic composing, and create a melody, based on their level.
I have been an Outschool teacher since May 2020. 
I have 20+ years experience, as a music teacher and professional musician.  I have taught piano, electric keyboard, guitar, and ukelele, in both the classroom and private settings. 
I was head of the music department at a private high  school in Maryland. 
I taught private piano and guitar lessons at a guitar shop, for 5 years, in addition to my own private students in my studio. 
I have a bachelor's degree in music education, from Towson University, plus graduate studies in music education. 
1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: Available upon request
Feedback: Available upon request
Details: I recommend 15- 30 minutes of practice , about 3 to 4 times per week, if possible. This depends on the age, level and individual needs of the student.
Assessment
Frequency: Available upon request
Details: informal assessment
piano or electric keyboard
A Laptop is best for  class -
If it's possible for you to use a laptop or a pc for class, those work the best.  It is easier to "enable original sound/audio" on those devices, so that I can hear the piano. (I'll show you how to enable original sound at the class)
The zoom default setting has a filter which filters out the sound of music.
Also, it is easier to get Gallery View on the laptop, so they can see my second device (to show my fingers on the piano keys) 
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Youtube
I will sometimes play a song for the student, using youtube on the zoom screen share. This will be to let them hear how the song goes, so they can more easily learn the song. 
no outside sources
Joined May, 2020
4.9
492reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from Towson University
Michele is a professional musician, artist and writer. She has been sharing her love of   music, art and writing with her students, for over 15 years.

Michele's teaching experience includes all ages, in both the private and classroom settings.... 
1-on-1 Lessons

$27

per session
Meets on demand
30 min

Completed by 21 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 4-18

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