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Pop Music Introduction on Keyboard/Piano

Enjoy this overview of our extended keyboard performance skills class. In just one hour, we'll cover a variety of topics including chords, accompanying, fake books, improvisation, and comping. All in a fun round-robin format.
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What's included

1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours
Homework
1 hour per week. Practicing is a way to internalize and test your skills. Supplemental activities for the learner to engage with will be offered to support growth and development in the performance and coordination of skills as they apply to performing on a keyboard/piano.

Class Experience

US Grade 6 - 8
Beginner Level
Step into the world of piano with our Introductory Class designed for beginners! In this engaging course, you will gain a solid foundation in essential piano skills.

Key Highlights:

1. Read music: Learn to read treble and bass clefs, understanding the notes and rhythms that for the basis of music.
2. Building chords: Discover how to construct basic chords and explore their relationships, enhancing your ability to play harmonically.
3. Exploring scales: Understand the importance of scales in music, and practice major and minor scales to improve your finger dexterity and familiarity with the keyboard.
4. Creating melodies:

This class is perfect for those with minimal to no prior experience and want to build their path to becoming a confident experience.

Learning Goals

By the end of this overview course, learners will be exposed to standard and symbolic notation. Cr2.1.2a, Cr2.1.2b
By the end of this overview course, learners will be exposed to make instant music that makes sense to any ear listening and follows the standard pop-rock song formulaic pattern
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Other Details

Supply List
Keyboard or Piano - no virtual instruments
Learner handouts in digital or print version in daily class post
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Doctoral Degree in Chemistry from The University of Tennessee
Mike Blanchard, Ph.D. Chemistry
Master's Degree in Music from University of Tennessee
Blanchard Teacher
Master's Degree in Business Administration and Management from Roosevelt University
Leeanna
Bachelor's Degree in Music from Ohio University
Blanchard Teacher
Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry from Ohio University
Mike Blanchard, Ph.D. Chemistry
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management from Ohio University
Leeanna
For over a decade, I have provided music instruction for PreK through high school across all types of instruments and ensembles. My students have gone on to successful careers with many of them performing in music. My skills of learning one instrument and being able to effectively transfer that understanding to many other instruments have served me well as a school music educator and earning a Master's of Music from the University of Tennessee for general, vocal, and instrumental education. I have been recognized in the music education industry for my innovative teaching and dedication to ensuring my students receive appropriate teaching methods that help them effectively and safely develop their potential. Thank you for making me part of your journey.

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$21

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Meets once
55 min

Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
1-3 learners per class

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