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Semester Long Piano Basics Class

Learn some basics and foundations to learning to play the piano; students wills be learning to read notes, rest, time signatures, ties, value of notes and more.
Regay Childress Defevers
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(78)
Class

What's included

Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed
30 mins
per session
Teacher support
Homework
Practice is a must!!! Practicing helps students remember notes well. Practice helps students learn to play better. Practice essential in becoming a good pianist.
Assessment
I assess as we go. (I correct and encourage correct fingering, notes, times, rest, note values and more.) There are also games throughout the book to assess. At the end of each book isa check-up that asses what they have retained. I also like to give feedback to parents after each class.

Class Experience

I have been teaching basic piano lessons for 30+years. (In my home, After school -at school)
-I like for my classes to be fun. (with games included.)
-One on One classes work with students where they are at and go at the pace each students can handle.
-I use the Edna Mae Burnum Step by Step Book ( no cd required) Students are responsible to purchase their own books.
-We will discuss new material and have examples.
-I love the interaction between teacher and student. It always creates a special bond.
-I have also taught Elementary Music in Private Schools for 15+ years
1. CLASS ONE/  Number fingers, find black and white keys,  Find MIDDLE C, learn Treble and Bass clef, RIGHT Hand - Treble Clef, LEFT Hand- Bass Clef, Learn  middle C note,  Play middle C on page 9, 10, 11, Bar lines and Double Bar lines, quarter not C, Half note C, and Whole note C, and play tip toe on page 13.
2. CLASS TWO- Review homework, Learn 4/4 time signature, "Play Hop and Stop" and "Pop Corn."  Learn D and correct fingering, Play "Sleep" and " On The Bus."  IF time allows Play "The Rain" and Leaves."
3. CLASS THREE- ( husband has surgery on 13th) Review homework, introduce Bass Clef B, Play "Boat Song,"  "The Drum," and "In a Hammock." If time allows, students will play "The Woodpecker."  "The Woodpecker" is the first song that student will use both hands to play at the same time. 
4: CLASS FOUR- Introduce the Treble Clef E and fingering. Play "Sing to Me," "The Shoe Cobbler," and if time allows play ""The Rain."
It is important to go at each individual student's pace. So, in some classes, we may get farther than expected. While some students may have to, not go as fast. When we push students too fast, lessons can become too difficult, therefore, students loose interest. Individual classes are the best for learning piano. 
Each student will have the opportunity to continue lessons, after summer classes, if they choose to. 
-I will sometime require Edna Mae Step by Step (Solo Books and Theory Books) as I see what each child needs throughout our lessons. That is why individual piano lessons are important.
-Practicing 20-30 minutes a day is KEY to learning to play the piano. At first 20 minutes a day is GREAT, as the songs get harder 30 minutes day will be best.
-It is important for parents to partner with the teacher and encourage practice. Parents could reward your child, if they have practice everyday for a week. I usually award students for practicing with "in person" classes.
-Learning to play the piano is a GIFT that will last a lifetime.
Learning Goals
Students will be learning to read and play notes, rest, ties, time signatures and more. 
Students will learn a measure, Bar line, Double Bar line, Bass Clef, and Treble Clef.
learning goal

Other Details

Supply List
-Each students needs to order the book: Step by Step Piano Course  ( Book one) by Edna Mae Burnam ( No cd required).
Students will need to order the next level book as needed. These books can be found on Amazon or  at most local Music stores.
https://www.amazon.com/Step-Piano-Course-Book-Leonard/dp/0877180369/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Step+by+step+Edna+Mae+Burnam+book+one&qid=1636991461&sr=8-1 
-Piano or keyboard
-Some device to use as a camera, so I can see the student's hands. (phone, laptop, ipad)
-(If student is using a keyboard, the student does need to have a quite place, where they can put their keyboard for lessons.)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2021
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I love to teach.  My experience is teaching Music, Creative Story-Time and Art at Christian Schools for 14+ years. I’ve taught at home and at school piano lessons off and on for 25+ years.  The last 31/2  years, I’ve taught online English Classes to Chinese Children.    I also interpret for the deaf.  Throughout the last 35 years, I’ve enjoyed teaching several sign language classes as well.  I have two children.  My oldest graduated college with a Biblical Counseling Degree. My youngest is in college pursuing an Early Childhood Education Degree.  I’m looking forward to meeting students all over the world and sharing my passion for the arts.    

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