Taylor Swift Intro to Piano - Full Semester 1
In this full curriculum, semester-long course, new beginner students with no music experience will learn to play the piano, read sheet music on the staff, and enjoy Taylor Swift songs.
Elizabeth (BFA, MAE)
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What's included
14 live meetings
5 hrs 50 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Students are expected to practice on a regular basis to develop skill mastery.Progress Report
as needed, or available upon requestClass Experience
Beginner Level
Join me in this 14-week intro to piano for NEW beginner pianists featuring fun Taylor Swift songs. If you are big fan of a Taylor Swift, and you want to start learning to play the piano, this is the perfect Summer Camp for you-- no music skills required!
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Over the course of a semester, we will learn how to read standard sheet music on the staff and play Taylor Swift songs on the piano. We may also discuss all things Taylor Swift, her music, and her lyrics, or play music games, or even try to write our own music along the way!
Each lesson will include:
🎵 Introduction to new keyboard & sheet music reading skills
🎵 Song sing-along
🎵 Play Along (playing through the entire song or excerpt)
Students will need to come ready with:
🎹 Sheet Music Purchased & Printed
🎹 Keyboard or Piano
🎹 Make sure original sound is available on your device:
https://support.outschool.com/en/articles/8230649-setting-up-music-lessons-for-zoom
Classes will build on knowledge from one class to the next. Practice between classes is highly recommended. Access to a keyboard/piano and view of the screen while playing is required to participate during class time.
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Is this class the right level of difficulty for your learner? Please check the sheet music linked in the 'Supplies' section under 'Other Details' before enrolling in this course, or send me a message BEFORE enrolling.
If you're looking for a lower level committment than 14- weeks, check out the class sequence below:
→ Taylor Swift Piano Crash Course for YOUNG Absolute Beginners - introduces reading on the black keys
https://outschool.com/classes/taylor-swift-piano-for-young-absolute-beginners-crash-course-BQoIyjFl
→ Taylor Swift Piano Crash Course 1 for Absolute Beginners - introduces reading on the letter named white keys
https://outschool.com/classes/taylor-swift-piano-for-absolute-beginners-crash-course-1-disSmzM2
→ Taylor Swift Piano Crash Course 2 - introduces reading on the staff
https://outschool.com/classes/taylor-swift-piano-beginner-crash-course-2-VXXy9vqd
→ Taylor Swift Piano Crash Course 3 - reviews reading on the staff, lead sheets
https://outschool.com/classes/taylor-swift-piano-beginner-crash-course-camp-3-veLyqpZT
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LANGUAGE
This class is appropriate for (CEFR: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2)
Please message me to let me know if your learner is A1 or A2.
I can also speak basic conversational Spanish.Learning Goals
Learn to play Taylor Swift songs on the piano!!Learn to read and count basic rhythmic notation.
Syllabus
14 Lessons
over 14 WeeksLesson 1:
Love Story (chorus)
This lesson introduces finger numbers and rhythm notation: quarter notes, half notes, whole notes, and half rests. We'll practice the rhythms and sing the song, then learn to play and practice the song as a group. Optional solo performances. 25 mins online live lesson
1 assignment
Lesson 2:
Welcome to New York
This lesson focuses on playing using both hands, alternating with notes in the left and right. We'll look at how repeat bars with a first and second ending work. 25 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Love Story (verse)
This lesson focuses on playing using both hands, alternating with notes in the left and right and cross hand 8va position sections. We'll also look at repeat bars. 25 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Paper Rings
This lesson focuses on playing using both hands, alternating with notes in the left and right and cross hand 8va position sections. We'll look at how repeat bars with a first and second ending work as well as DC al fine. 25 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
To fully participate in any music class, it's best to check your audio settings in Zoom first! See below to find out how to turn on ORIGINAL SOUND on your device: 1https://support.outschool.com/en/articles/8230649-setting-up-music-lessons-for-zoom
** Be sure to check the box for ECHO CANCELLATION
Parents must stay off camera as much as possible but will need to assist as necessary during class time to help their young learner find the correct keys, clap along to the rhythm, and control the mute button in Zoom. Parents will also be expected to assist with at home practice throughout the week.
Absolutely NO EATING during class. Learners will need the constant use of both of their hands as well as to engage with their full attention. Learners who are eating on camera may be asked to leave.
I will screenshare games made in Google Drive, Kahoot, and Scratch to review music theory concepts if we have time in class.
Please make sure your learner has purchased-- and preferrably printed-- all sheet music linked under 'Supplies.'
Pre-Requisites
This class is meant for students with literally no musical training.
Supply List
Worksheets will be provided along the way, and students will be required to purchase sheet music:
Lesson 1 & 3: Love Story (chorus) & Love Story (verse)
https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/en/product/love-story-22848248.html?aff_id=561671
Lesson 2: Welcome to New York
https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/en/product/welcome-to-new-york-22867623.html?aff_id=561671
Lesson 4: Paper Rings
https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/en/product/paper-rings-22867035.html?aff_id=561671
Lesson 5: Karma
https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/en/product/karma-22711595.html?aff_id=561671
Lesson 6: You Belong with Me
https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/en/product/you-belong-with-me-22855328.html?aff_id=561671
Lesson 8: Bad Blood
https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/en/product/bad-blood-21963981.html?aff_id=561671
Lesson 9: This is Why We Can't Have Nice Things
https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/en/product/this-is-why-we-can-t-have-nice-things-22841788.html?aff_id=561671
Lesson 10: I Can Do It With a Broken Heart
https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/en/product/i-can-do-it-with-a-broken-heart-22840341.html?aff_id=561671
Lesson 11: Fortnight
https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/en/product/fortnight-22840339.html?aff_id=561671
Lesson 12: Cruel Summer
https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/en/product/cruel-summer-22743962.html?aff_id=561671
Lesson 13: We Are Never Getting Back Together
https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/en/product/we-are-never-ever-getting-back-together-22699039.html?aff_id=561671
Lesson 14: We... Get Back Together
Review & wrap up!Joined March, 2022
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Virginia Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
Master's Degree in Education from Virginia Commonwealth University
I teach classes on a variety of arts-related subjects:
* piano, sight-reading, song-writing;
* realistic drawing techniques;
* comic book creations & anime drawing styles;
* digital arts, Photoshop, graphic design.
Look at the bottom of my profile to find my other classes.
→ https://outschool.com/teachers/Elizabeth-Essex ←
As a teacher with over twenty years of experience, I have been running my own piano studio full-time for the last decade. I started learning music in piano lessons when I was four years old and am currently teaching my 15th academic year as a piano teacher. I also am a former public school art teacher, university adjunct professor, swim instructor, dance teacher, and math tutor.
The Suzuki method is at the core of many of my ideas about teaching music. Shin’ichi Suzuki believed that music is like a language and therefore should be taught like one-- learning to speak before reading and writing and that learning should take place in a loving and supportive environment, with constant repetition, and with helpful modeling from the parents. Like Montessori, the Suzuki philosophy is student-centered, includes lots of learning games and enjoyable activities, and demands that learning activities be planned according to the student's needs and level of development.Reviews
Live Group Course
$18
weekly or $250 for 14 classes1x per week, 14 weeks
25 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
2-4 learners per class
