What's included
3 live meetings
1 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. I will upload all the materials, into the outschool classroom, that the students need for their practice sessions.Assessment
Informal assessment . Verbal communication with each student , as they are progressing.Class Experience
Get $5 off my classes with coupon code YAKEMUSICFIVE5 until Jan 31, 2023. Look through my classes at https://outschool.com/teachers/Michele-Yake and enter the coupon code at checkout. I welcome learners of all identities and backgrounds into my classes. This class is for students who have taken my other beginner piano classes, including the "Hands Together" class ( level 2 extension class). At this point the student should be able to find the notes on the keyboard, play some basic melody songs, and play chords in the left hand while playing a melody in the right hand. These skills are necessary for this class. We will learn some new fun songs for right hand and left hand playing. New chords will be introduced , as well as some new bass line patterns. We will cover various styles of music, with different tempos, different feel, and cover a variety of musical forms. The student will have an opportunity to be creative and do some improvising. There will be a light introduction to music theory, and musical terms.
Learning Goals
Students will learn to play some new songs, with the right hand as well as songs using two hands.
They will have the opportunity to create and improvise.
The students will learn some major scales and at least one minor scale. They will experience playing in major keys, as well as in a minor key.
Other Details
Supply List
Electric piano or standard piano.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from Towson University
I have 20+ years experience, as a music teacher. I have taught piano, electric keyboard, guitar, and general music classes, in both the classroom and private settings.
I was head of the music department at a private high school in Maryland.
I taught private piano and guitar lessons at a guitar shop, for 5 years, in addition to my own private students in my studio.
I have a bachelor's degree in music education, from Towson University, plus graduate studies in music education.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$48
for 3 classes1x per week, 3 weeks
30 min
Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-10
2-4 learners per class