Popular Piano Fun: Primer Level Semester Extension
In this 7 week course students will extend their semester course with Disney and popular music pieces.
Michelle Wheeler, BMusEd, MMus
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(415)
What's included
7 live meetings
3 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
This course is for those students who have completed the "Learn to Play Piano for Beginner" course or the "Learn to Play Piano for Young Beginners 3.0." Students must have completed the primer level of Faber's Piano Adventures or be very close to completion. We will continue our practice skills, technique, and sight reading in this class by using the popular music and Disney books from Faber. Throughout the class students will work together as a group to choose their favourite pieces from each book to practice and learn. Please note, the class pace may adjust based on student's abilities, class size, and practice. This class is intended to keep students playing and practicing between the semester classes and to try some new fun pieces! The class also gives students an outlet to share their music with other friends and learn to play together. Week 1: Students will discuss their top picks in the books to learn together and come together to choose our first piece. Review C Major scale(5 note pattern). Week 2: Students will play 1-2 new pieces and learn the C major-8 note scale Week 3: Students will review note names and play a game to help them remember the note names for the whole staff. (1-2 new pieces from the books) Week 4: Students will continue their practice of the C Major scale and work to put both hands together. (1-2 new pieces from the books) Week 5: Students will create a file folder game to practice their musical terms from this level and a few new ones coming up. (1-2 new pieces from the books) Week 6: Students will continue to work on the file folder game together and share their ideas. (1-2 new pieces from the books) Week 7: Performance Week! Students will choose 2 of their favourite pieces to perform for the class. (includes a surprise performance from Michelle as well!)
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Please make sure to reach out to the teacher if your child has not taken one of the pre-requisite courses but you feel they are at this level where they are currently.
Supply List
The following books can be purchased from your local music store, amazon, sheetmusicplus, or many other online retailers. 1) PreTime Piano Disney: Primer Level Paperback by Nancy Faber (Author), Randall Faber (Author), Hal Leonard Corp. (Creator) 2) Primer Level - Popular Repertoire Book: Piano Adventures Paperback by Nancy Faber (Composer), Randall Faber (Composer)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined November, 2017
4.9
415reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Regina
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Regina
Michelle Wheeler grew up with a passion for music in any form. With the encouragement of her band teachers she flourished as a flautist and continued on after high school to complete her Bachelor of Music Education from the University of Regina. In her desire to continue her education she studied flute with Marie-Noelle Berthelet at the University of Regina to complete her Masters of Music Performance. She has trained in Music for Young Children, Kindermusik, and is working towards Level 1 certification in KinderFlute and Blocki Flute methods.
Currently Michelle is an active learner and is enjoying working with a community of piano teachers and professors to learn and share strategies for teaching piano to beginners. Michelle will complete her certification through the Royal Conservatory of Music as an elementary piano specialist in December. The basis of this intensive course is to work with top piano pedagogues and learn techniques and strategies to make her students well rounded and successful. Though already an accomplished piano and flute teacher in her own right, Michelle is always wanting to learn more and share ideas with others to give students the best possible experience.
Michelle has worked as the program coordinator for the Heart of the City Piano Program, secretary for Saskatchewan Angel Dresses, and board member for the Regina Eastview Daycare. She speaks French and English and enjoys enhancing her music classes with the French language as well as sign language. She loves going for walks, swimming, and spending time with her three children Roch, Adelle, and Lilah.
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Live Group Class
$80
for 7 classes1x per week, 7 weeks
30 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
3-9 learners per class
