Playing Piano Rocks Camp: Beginning Piano Lessons with Theory (4-days)
This introductory 4-day camp to the piano is perfect for those who want to dip their toes in and see if playing the piano is right for them!
Daysha Rae, M.Ed
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4.9
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What's included
4 live meetings
2 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. 35 minutes per week in class and 15-20 minutes outside of class each day for practicing.Class Experience
During this class, students will learn the notes on the piano, note values, hand positioning, and songs they can play! If students feel this is a good fit for them, they can continue their lessons either individually with me or in a group setting. Day 1: Introduction to the piano keyboard and the white and black keys, identifying notes on the keyboard, and basic right and left hand fingering. Students will learn to play 2-4 songs! Day 2: Students will continue to learn their 5-finger middle C scale and begin to identify those notes on the musical staff. Students will also be working on note and note values. Day 3: Students will continue to work on identifying the middle C notes on the musical staff and gradually move from finger numbers to note letters as they play new songs. Day 4: Students will continue to work on the middle C position, playing both left hand and right hand separately and simultaneously. By this week, students will know their treble clef notes and start on their bass clef note identification. I will provide students with music that will most likely be familiar to them, but as we progress, I do encourage students to recommend pieces they want to play!
Learning Goals
Students will be able to
1) Learn the basics of music theory and note-naming and positioning
2) Play songs on the piano
3) Interact with others and the teacher through review and short piano theory games
Other Details
Supply List
No purchase of piano books is required for this 4-week class. All music will be provided via PDF files for the students/parents to print or have uploaded on an electronic device such as an iPad. Students will need access to either a keyboard or a piano. Students should keep all their music for further references and learning. A highlighter (preferably pink, but not necessary) and pencil will also be helpful.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
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530reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
North Dakota Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
5 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from College of St. Scholastica
Bachelor's Degree in Music from Jamestown College
Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education from Jamestown College
Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Jamestown College
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from Jamestown College
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Live Group Class
$45
for 4 classes4x per week, 1 week
35 min
Completed by 35 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-10
2-6 learners per class
