Private Piano With Miss Michelle (Beginner to Intermediate)
These lessons are for learners interested in playing the piano, those who have had lessons, and students who just want to brush up on their playing. Lessons are customized based on the interest, learning style, and ability of the learner.
Michelle E
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(4)
What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed25 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Homework
1 hour per week. Students will make more progress if they practice skills learned in each lesson.Class Experience
Beginner - Intermediate Level
Beginner piano students can expect to play the piano, learn melody patterns, and learn how to read simple rhythms. Students who have previously taken lessons may contact me prior to the lesson to tell me about their experience in order to get the most out of the lesson. Lessons are individualized depending on the level, experience, and interest of the learner. Lesson topics that will be covered will include: -Letter names on the keyboard -Notes (pitches, melody patterns, rhythms, rhythm patterns) -Identifying melody pattern by ear -Correct hand position on the keyboard -Selecting music that reinforces the musical concepts taught -Good practice habits -Music theory -Playing expressively while recognizing the phrasing the melody -Note articulation (ex. staccato vs. legato) -Piano technique while playing scales, chords, and arppegios
Other Details
Supply List
All students need to have a piano or a keyboard will full-size keys. Recommendations may be made to help the students sit in the appropriate height and position in relation to the keyboard in order to learn the correct hand position. It is very helpful to have a metronome. This can be a metronome that is part of an electric keyboard or a metronome app. No materials are needed for the first lesson. Young beginner students (ages 5-7) will use materials from the "Keyboard Beginnings" piano books which will be supplied by the teacher. The materials will be sent to the students to either be printed or to be displayed on an electronic device (etc. tablet, laptop) for practicing. Book recommendations will be made for beginners age 8 and up. (ex. Piano Adventures by Faber & Faber, Bastien Series, and Alfred Series) Students who have had lesson may start lessons using books they have. Book recommendations may be made. (ex. Piano Adventures by Faber & Faber, Bastien Series, and Alfred Series)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined July, 2020
5.0
4reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have bachelor's and master's degree in music education. Piano was my main instrument for my undergraduate degree. I am a full-time vocal music teacher at an elementary school. I am classically trained pianist but also play by ear. I have experience accompanying myself or a group of students while performing a variety of styles. (using written piano notation as well as accompaniment I figured out by ear.) Reviews
Live 1-on-1 Lessons
$35
per sessionMeets on demand
25 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 4-18
