$18

weekly

or $250 for 14 classes

Taylor Swift Intro to Piano - Semester 1

Completed by 2 learners

Ages 7-12

Live Group Course

In this full curriculum, semester-long course, new beginner students with no music experience will learn to play the piano, read rhythmic, finger number, and alphanote sheet music, and enjoy Taylor Swift songs.

Elizabeth (BFA, MAE)

Average rating:

4.8

Number of reviews:

(449 reviews)

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Live video meetings

1x per week, 14 weeks

2-4 learners per class

25 min

About Learning Overview Teacher Reviews

What's included

14 live meetings

5 hrs 50 mins in-class hours

Homework

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 request

Class 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 course for you-- no music skills required! 

⭐New to Outschool? Message me before you enroll!!!⭐

Over the course of a semester, we will learn how to read pre-reader/ pre-staff, rhythmic, finger number, and alphanote sheet music 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. Other Taylor Swift piano and related classes are linked at the bottom of the page.

If you're looking for a lower level commitment than 14-weeks, check out the class sequence below:

→ Taylor Swift Piano Crash Course for YOUNG Absolute Beginners - 4-class introduction to 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 - 4-class introduction to reading on the letter named white keys
https://outschool.com/classes/taylor-swift-piano-for-absolute-beginners-crash-course-1-disSmzM2

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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 Weeks

Lesson 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

1 assignment

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

1 assignment

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

1 assignment

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: https://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!

External Resources

In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:

Sources

See SUPPLIES.

Meet the teacher

Elizabeth (BFA, MAE)

Joined March, 2022

4.8

449reviews

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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.

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Taylor Swift Intro to Piano - Semester 1

Ages 7-12

Live Group Course

Elizabeth (BFA, MAE)

What's included

14 live meetings

Homework

Progress Report

Class Experience

Beginner Level

Learning Goals

Syllabus

14 Lessons

Lesson 1:

Love Story (chorus)

25 mins online live lesson

1 assignment

Lesson 2:

Welcome to New York

25 mins online live lesson

1 assignment

Lesson 3:

Love Story (verse)

25 mins online live lesson

1 assignment

Lesson 4:

Paper Rings

25 mins online live lesson

1 assignment

Other Details

Parental Guidance

Pre-Requisites

Supply List

External Resources

Sources

Meet the teacher

Elizabeth (BFA, MAE)

Teacher expertise and credentials

Virginia Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts

Master's Degree in Education from Virginia Commonwealth University

Reviews

Elizabeth (BFA, MAE) suggests this class next...

Taylor Swift Intro to Piano Staff Reading - Semester 2

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