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Summer Piano With Piano Safari! Ages 6-8
Weekly group piano lessons, performance opportunities, and enrichment. Lessons are offered to students ages 6 to 18 and tailored to each individuals needs and learning styles.
Class experience
US Grade 1 - 2
Beginner Level
This class is an 8 week course. The course features live group lessons presented by the Instructor, practice assignments for piano technique and repertoire, lesson quizzes for music terms and theory and lesson assessments in which students are required to perform piano assignments during the weekly lessons. Expectations are that students will practice their assignments on their own and use the online discussion board for introductions and general discussion about assignments and progress.
8 lessons//8 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Lesson 1: Introduction to PlayingSit at the piano with proper posture and hand position. Identify finger numbers. Play on the two black key and three black key groups. Identify and play white key notes on the piano. Read basic rhythmic notation. Play the C Major 5-finger pattern. Play the required repertoire with proper fingering, notes, rhythm and musicality. Define given music terms and demonstrate knowledge of the associated music theory.Week 2Lesson 2Lesson 2: Orientation to the StaffRead line and space notes on both the treble and bass clefs on the grand staff. Identify the pedals on the piano and their functions, and demonstrate proper foot positions. Play the required repertoire with proper fingering, notes, rhythm and musicality. Define given music terms and demonstrate knowledge of the associated music theory.Week 3Lesson 3Lesson 3: Reading ReinforcementDemonstrate knowledge of dynamics. Compose a short piece. Improvise using the C 5-finger pattern. Play the required repertoire with proper fingering, notes, rhythm and musicality. Define given music terms and demonstrate knowledge of the associated music theory.Week 4Lesson 4Lesson 4: More About Staff ReadingDemonstrate knowledge of reading skips on the staff. Demonstrate knowledge of reading quarter, half and whole rests. Play the required repertoire with proper fingering, notes, rhythm and musicality. Define given music terms and demonstrate knowledge of the associated music theory.Week 5Lesson 5Lesson 5: More Bass Clef Note ReadingIdentify white key notes (Bass C – Treble F) on the piano and on the staff. Compose a short piece. Play the required repertoire with proper fingering, notes, rhythm and musicality. Define given music terms and demonstrate knowledge of the associated music theory.Week 6Lesson 6Lesson 6: Continued Reading/Playing/CreatingChoose and play a piece by ear. Play the required repertoire with proper fingering, notes, rhythm and musicality. Define given music terms and demonstrate knowledge of the associated music theory.Week 7Lesson 7Lesson 7: Treble Space Notes: F-A-C-EPlay and read treble space notes F-A-C-E. Play the required repertoire with proper fingering, notes, rhythm and musicality. Define given music terms and demonstrate knowledge of the associated music theory.Week 8Lesson 8Lesson 8: Treble C PentascalePlay and read the notes of a treble C pentascale. Play the required repertoire with proper fingering, notes, rhythm and musicality. Define given music terms and demonstrate knowledge of the associated music theory.
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of piano playing, including technique, age appropriate repertoire, sight-reading, improvisation, music history, and basic music theory.
Michele Phillips, instructor of piano, holds a Bachelor of Music, emphasis Piano Pedagogy, from the University of Central Missouri and a Master of Music in piano from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Michele also holds a lifetime teaching certificate from the State of Misouri in K-12 vocal and instrumental music. Professional membership includes the National Association for Music Education, Missouri Music Educators Association, American Choral Directors Association, Missouri Choral Directors Association. Besides The Music Room, Michele teaches 6-12 vocal music at Chillicothe High School. Previously, she taught 7-12 vocal music 17 years at Carrollton High School for. Other teaching experience has included preschool music classes, plus college and high school piano class instruction. In the private studio setting Phillips has experience with individual, partner, and group lesson instruction.
Homework Offered
Expectations are that students will practice their assignments on their own and use the online discussion board for introductions and general discussion about assignments and progress.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Students are required to perform piano assignments during the weekly lessons.Grades Offered
Required Text: Piano Safari Method Level 1 https://pianosafari.com/product/level-1-pack-2nd-edition/ $32.50 Required Materials: Acoustic Piano or 60-Key Electric Piano Minimum 88-Key recommended Weighted Key recommended Pedal
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Piano Safari Level 1 Student Pack - https://pianosafari.com/product/level-1-pack-2nd-edition/
Mrs. Phillips says “My job as a dedicated teacher is to equip my students with the skills necessary to enjoy music". Michele Phillips, instructor of piano, holds a Bachelor of Music, emphasis Piano Pedagogy, from the University of Central...
Group Class
$25
weekly or $200 for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
40 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-8
2-6 learners per class
