Pre-Reading Piano: Black Key Patterns - Ongoing

This on-going class is an introduction to piano lessons for young beginners. I will introduce the basics at the start of every class, then we will learn one new song.

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I will help propel your learner to the next level with serious music theory disguised as fun games, exciting song-writing activities, and easy tunes. I balance a fun, student-centered approach with more traditional models, often replacing arduous theory worksheets with games. In my music classes, my goal is to build a creative, stress-free environment so that my students enjoy the music-making process.

**This class is a fun introduction to piano for young beginners. I strongly recommend students attend this class BEFORE the "Piano Primer I: Songs on the Black Keys" series. The class may also be attended concurrently with Piano Primer I: Part A or Wunderkeys Piano 1.**

Lesson Structure:
Each class will consist of...
* Finding groups of two and three black keys on the keyboard.
* A game to reinforce finding groups of two and three black keys.
* Practice finding high and low sounds on the keyboard.
* A rhythm clap back activity.
* Learning a new song– teacher demonstrations, student play-along, and opportunity for students to perform and share.

Each week, students will learn a new song, played on the black keys, and built from simple patterns. Instructional reminder videos and duet play-along tracks will be posted in the classroom.

Schedule for New Songs:
Week of 4/28: Chopsticks
Week of 5/5:  Inchworm
Week of 5/12: Kangaroo
Week of 5/19: Madam Octopus
Week of 5/26:  Fuzzy Wuzzy
Week of 6/2:  Sam
Week of 6/9: Soaring Bird
Week of 6/16: Hands in the Mirror
Week of 6/23: Tall Giraffe
Week of 6/30: Dante
Week of 7/7: Outer Space 

**This song list schedule will repeat. Students can join at any time. 

Students who have attended all classes (or reviewed the recordings) and mastered the songs should be ready to begin the next class series.

Ages 3-5 → Preschool Piano - Wunderkeys 1
https://outschool.com/classes/preschool-piano-wunderkeys-1-ongoing-bzreyZfx

Ages 5-10 → Piano Primer I - Part A: Songs on the Black Keys
https://outschool.com/classes/piano-primer-i-part-a-songs-on-the-black-keys-ongoing-zWUwPn8N

Please message me if you are unsure if of the right level class for your learner or if you'd like to start one-on-one lessons.

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SET UP
Please enable Original Sound setting (see Parental Guidance section) in your Zoom settings for all music classes!

For piano lessons, ideally the video camera should be positioned to face the keyboard/piano keys to show the student's hands *and* face. 

At the first lesson, I may ask to see your seating arrangement. Often, young children need a booster seat and a footstool in order to play comfortably at an adult-sized instrument.