Self Paced Piano Beginner Course - Confidence Through Performance!
What's included
8 pre-recorded lessons
average 18 mins per video8 weeks
of teacher support2 hrs 26 mins
total video learning hours1 year access
to the contentHomework
1 hour per week. Homework will entail practicing the material covered in each video between 20-60 minutes per week.Class Experience
Beginner Level
Join Charlie P in interactive 1:1 piano / keyboard weekly/self paced lessons where students will master performance, technique and theory! Enjoy watching your students confidence grow after every class! *I have designed these videos to feel as near to private 1:1 tuition as possible, recording all classes in one take and providing a call and response technique with each student, as if we were communicating together!* Students will learn… 👉 How to play piano by ear, copying musical patterns via call and response finger number patterns. 👉 How to follow piano music, reading note names and other relevant music theory. 👉 How to arrange and put your individual musical twist on any songs learned, whether it be classical pieces or specifically requested song choices. 👉 How to develop the art of live performance and recording from a teacher who actively gigs worldwide! A B O U T T H E T E A C H E R CREDENTIALS: 👉 Over 10,000 hours of teaching since 2014, 👉 100% pass rate with all piano students Classical Music Degree obtained in 2014 👉 Classical Music Degree obtained in 2014 FUN FACTS: 👉I currently play a keytar during gigs that shoots out lasers in time with every note I play! 👉I love taking requests from students of their favourite songs, and can teach them how to play it in the same class! TEACHING STYLE 👉 Classical Training Brought to Modern Life, with a heavy emphasis on personal growth and confidence building, via learning the piano! *Private feedback/help will be provided by me if required!*
Learning Goals
Learn how to perform a full piano piece to friends and family. Stand out from the crowd, discovering how to put unique and exciting twists on traditional pieces.
Syllabus
8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Lets begin and start playing the piano!
Learning how to use all 5 fingers in our right hand to perform a piece on the piano, know as the famous "Catchy Song!" *Music provided*
11 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Lets begin playing the piano in both hands!
Adding a left hand to our Catchy song whilst introducing a metronome to develop rhythm and timing to our performances. We will also learn a new finger pattern that will help with our big final project! *Music provided*
16 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
Lets begin to look at piano music and learn how to call/ remember piano notes!
Following sheet music for our first time, learning how to call our note names whilst playing the piano simultaneously! *Sheet music provided*
16 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
Lets begin to learn piano chords!
Learning our C major chord that can be used with our catchy song whilst developing our left hand playing of our big final project.
18 mins of video lessons
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Music from Huddersfield University
Hi I’m Charlie! I teach piano, guitar, bass and ukulele and have counted to over 10,000 hours of music lessons throughout my career.
After obtaining my music degree (BMus Hons) in 2014, I began teaching music in multiple schools and private institutions, gradually building up to a personal network of private students. Having been in so many different musical interactions has kept me agile as a teacher and be aware of the versatility required to master the art of tuition.
I began doing one-to-one lessons online at the start of lockdown in 2020, realising it was the only way to progress as a teacher and for also students to progress. During this time I discovered the advantage of learning an instrument in the comfort of your own home, whilst having the same quality as a face to face lesson, which led to rapid developments of my students!
For many aspiring musicians, the thought of learning to play can be daunting; therefore as a tutor I provide an engaging and supportive learning environment that helps students build confidence and improve their playing ability.
When I am not teaching, I perform in multiple bands and compose and release solo music. One of my favourite aspects of music is the aspect of composition; taking your own musical influences and toying around with them to create something unique is a thrilling experience!
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Self-Paced Course
$13
weekly8 pre-recorded lessons
8 weeks of teacher support
Choose your start date
1 year of access to the content
Completed by 22 learners
Ages: 7-18