Play Piano Like a Rockstar! Introductory Session and First Song (Ages 11-14)
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
In this class, students will be introduced to the revolutionary Australian piano method Simply Music. Students will learn what a playing-based method is. They will also learn how it contrasts from traditional methods. We will discuss the proven results, and how it came to be. Last but not least, the student will learn a modern song - two hands together. Students will learn how easy it is to learn in a playing-based environment. Students need a piano for this lesson. This lesson is an introductory session for other courses taught, as well as a stand-alone lesson.
Learning Goals
Students will learn a contemporary song - two hands together.
Students will discover the ease and joy of playing immediately.
Students will learn about the Simply Music method and other classes that can be taught.
In Simply Music students will learn accompaniments, modern, classical and blues music.
Other Details
Supply List
Students will need to be in front of a piano/keyboard for this class. It is a hands-on lesson.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
It is really all about relationships. Music is a relationship. Teaching is a relationship. Teaching is understanding the student, and the process of learning - and providing just the right amount of encouragement, inspiration, challenge and material so that the student maximizes the likelihood of having music as a passionate, lifelong companion. It really is such a beautiful process. As it develops, strong friendships form between instrument, students and myself. Music is a profoundly altering addition to one’s life.
My piano teaching career started with what I considered to be a joke..... “I think you’d make a great piano teacher” said Neil Moore - creator of the Simply Music Method.....the problem was, I didn’t even know how to play piano!
Well, after much research and deliberation I felt this method was indeed a breakthrough. Sure enough, I began to learn piano myself and it enabled me to start a studio 6 months later with 18 students and quickly grew from there. My studio regularly carried approximately 50 students per week.
I have taught students of all ages for more than 15 years using Simply Music. The results are so impressive with this method! People of all ages learn very quickly and are able to incorporate music they love. They are not just learning songs. They are learning how to be accomplished musicians. They enjoy the process and that is so essential!
I have watched students progress from complete beginners to finishing the entire Simply Music program. The most important thing is following the students’ heart and passion.
Older students universally tell me that playing piano is a wonderful way to reduce stress. Younger kids just think it is fun. As an adult who learned to play piano later in life, I can say that of all the skills I have learned, this BY FAR is the most nourishing and beneficial.
Come learn in an engaging environment with a teacher who loves her students, is passionate about music, and has plenty of experience in guiding you through the process!
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Kelly is an Advanced Simply Music Teacher with 15 years experience teaching piano, and more than 21 years of teaching experience overall. Kelly has mentored and coached many other Simply Music teachers. She has hosted numerous Teacher’s Conferences, and lead workshops and webinars regularly for teachers. She has taught in the classroom, run her own tutoring business and taught ESL classes to children from China. She has played on worship teams, and loves to jam with other musicians at parties, but her absolute favourite thing is just to sit down and play and sing all alone. It is healing, comforting and so much fun!
Check out my facebook page: Kelly Somer's Piano Studio.
Website: www.kellypiano.net
(All songs used with permission.)
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Live One-Time Class
$6
per classMeets once
45 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
2-6 learners per class
This class is no longer offered
Financial Assistance
Tutoring
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