Private Piano Lessons: Contemporary Style Improvisation (Ages 8-18)

Paul McFarland

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Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(217)

In this 4-class online course, students will experiment with the basics of improvising on the piano in a pop style. #confidence

Class Experience

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In this course, students will learn how to play piano in the style of "popular music"-the type of music you might hear while streaming. Students will learn the fundamentals of the style and practice "jamming" or creating their own melodies; they can also choose a specific song they would...

The learning goals will be directed by the specific needs and skills demonstrated by each individual learner.

I'm a certified music teacher with over a decade of experience teaching music in the public schools. My Bachelor's Degree (from SUNY Fredonia) is in music education, and my Master's Degree (from Loyola University Maryland) specializes in Kodály Music Education. 

My mom was a piano teacher and my dad was a public school music teacher, so in one sense you could say I've always grown up around music and the piano. I had traditional piano lessons growing up and in college. However, around Middle School I discovered that my real love for piano is Boogie Woogie music, the blues, and improvisation. I would have given anything at the time for improvisation instruction; that's one of the reasons why I'm so passionate about passing on my love of piano improvisation with young students today!

Homework Offered
1-2 hours of practice is recommended per week. 
1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered

Materials
Students will need a keyboard or a piano. It is recommended to point the camera at the keys if possible.

Meet the teacher

Paul McFarland

Star Educator

Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(217)

Hi there and welcome to my Outschool page! 

I'm currently offering a coupon for $15 off of any of my classes labeled "Private Piano Lessons" (1-1 format) or Flexible Schedule Lessons. Valid for one use per family. Simply apply the following...