Taylor Swift Piano for Young Absolute Beginners - Crash Course
In this 4-lesson camp, students will learn to read basic piano notation while playing Taylor Swift songs.
Elizabeth (BFA, MAE)
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What's included
4 live meetings
1 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. At home off-screen practice is highly recommended! Check the Outschool classroom for extra assignments.Progress Report
includedClass Experience
US Grade Kindergarten - 3
Beginner Level
Join me in this 4-day CAMP 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!
⭐New to Outschool? Message me before you enroll!!!⭐
Over 4 days, we will learn how to play 3 fun Taylor Swift songs on piano:
Day 1: Today was a FairyTale
Day 2: You Belong with Me
Day 3: Trouble (verse)
Day 4: Trouble (chorus)
Each lesson will include:
🎵 Introduction to new keyboard & sheet music reading skills
🎵 Song sing-along
🎵 Play Along (playing through the entire 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. 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 Primer - for beginners who can read on the staff
https://outschool.com/classes/taylor-swift-piano-primer-RkzLaXrl
→ Taylor Swift Piano for Beginners - for piano students in level 1 or 2A lesson books
https://outschool.com/classes/taylor-swift-piano-for-beginners-4dfC3tO2
→ Taylor Swift Piano for Intermediate & Advanced - for piano students in level 3 lesson books or higher
https://outschool.com/classes/taylor-swift-piano-for-intermediate-advanced-3Byc0nHc
→ Looking for full-semester or whole-year / full academic year curriculum? Check out the 14-week course!
https://outschool.com/classes/taylor-swift-intro-to-piano-full-semester-1-qEh2P7x2
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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.Learning Goals
Be able to play 3 Taylor Swift songs on the piano.Be familiar with basic rhythmic notation and counting.
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Today was a FairyTale
This lesson introduces finger numbers and rhythm notation for the right hand: quarter notes, half notes, dotted half notes, and whole notes. Also repeat bars with a first and second ending. We'll practice the rhythms and sing the song Today was a FairyTale, then learn to play and practice the song as a group. Optional solo performances. 25 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
You Belong with Me
This lesson introduces playing finger numbers with the left hand, plus one white key. We continue to practice rhythmic notation, now including tied notes. We'll learn about moving to a new hand position in the same song. 25 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
I Knew You were Trouble (verse)
This lesson focuses on playing using both hands, alternating with notes in the left and right. Students also practice looking for patterns within music. 25 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
I Knew You were Trouble (chorus)
This lesson reviews all basic rhythmic notation. 25 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
NOTE FOR 8 & 9 YEAR OLD STUDENTS:
This class was created as a prequal to Taylor Swift Piano for Absolute Beginners - Crash Course 1. Learners 8 and under are still learning to read and read at a much slower rate than older students. For 9-year-olds or students 10 and older students who may struggle with eye-tracking, please use your best judgement as to whether this class or Crash Course 1 is a better fit.
If your learner is ready to play faster, read faster, and move on to playing on the white keys, enroll in Crash Course 1 here. →
https://outschool.com/classes/taylor-swift-piano-for-absolute-beginners-crash-course-1-disSmzM2?usid=xT93q5Wy&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link
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To fully participate in any music class, it's best to check your audio settings in Zoom first! Watch below to find out how to turn on ORIGINAL SOUND on your device:
iPads → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1pkirtPH9o
other platforms → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEZMRtrSsYY
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 I have made in Google Drive 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 is a class for younger ABSOLUTELY new beginners who have never taken piano lessons before. Students aged 9+ who are very comfortable with reading or who have tried reading music before should join the Crash Course 1 instead.
Supply List
Students will be required to purchase Taylor Swift sheet music: Today was a Fairytale by Taylor Swift https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/en/product/today-was-a-fairytale-22835329.html?aff_id=561671 You Belong with Me by Taylor Swift https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/en/product/you-belong-with-me-22835328.html?aff_id=561671 I Knew You were Trouble https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/en/product/i-knew-you-were-trouble-22835331.html?aff_id=561671
1 file available upon enrollment
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
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