Weekly Preschool Piano - Ages 3-5
Using the Wunderkeys program for preschoolers, students will learn about music and the piano!
Julie Schmidt
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(141)
What's included
10 live meetings
5 in-class hoursClass Experience
A PIANO BOOK IS NEEDED FOR THIS CLASS (Wunderkeys Piano for Preschoolers Book 1 2nd edition). The book is only available on Amazon, please order the book ASAP, the link is posted under Supplies, thank you! Many parents find themselves unable to find piano teachers who are willing to teach preschoolers. I was one of those teachers until I discovered Wunderkeys! I have been successfully using this program for 4 years now. It is designed for young learners and it keeps them moving! They learn about rhythmn, notes, finger numbers, math, and high/low sounds. Everything is taught using 5 fun, friendly Wunderkeys animal characters. Kids learn to love music while being introduced to the basics of piano which sets them up for future musical lessons. There are a total of 3 Wunderkeys preschool books, this class completes Book 1 (further classes will be offered for Books 2 and 3). I am a friendly, laid-back teacher who loves to meet preschoolers from all over the country! Each week we will cover a different lesson in the book (see below for purchasing information from Amazon). Book 1 has 10 lessons and we will complete 1 lesson per week. We will cover the following topics: * rhythm clapping * finger numbers using animal characters * counting * note values * high/low sounds * patterns * music games It is very easy for students to play the in-book games throughout the week by themselves! They can also practice their short songs on the black keys using the correct fingers. There is also supplemental material that can be provided for further learning. The Wunderkeys book is necessary for this class. It's extremely helpful to have an adult or older sibling present during the lessons. A piano or any-size keyboard is needed, along with some colored pencils or crayons. A printer may also be needed for supplemental material. To buy the book on Amazon (Wunderkeys Piano for Preschoolers Book 1 - it has a pink elephant on the front with orange writing) : https://www.amazon.com/WunderKeys-Piano-Preschoolers-Book-2nd/dp/1542354978/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=wunderkeys+preschool+book+1&qid=1600562626&sprefix=wunderkeys+presch&sr=8-3 This class may be canceled or postponed if there are less than 3 learners enrolled, thank you.
Other Details
Supply List
A PIANO BOOK IS NEEDED FOR THIS CLASS. Wunderkeys Piano for Preschoolers Book 1 (it has a pink elephant on it with orange writing) - only available on Amazon which currently states that it will be shipped in 5 days. Please order the book ASAP since the shipping takes at least a week. https://www.amazon.com/WunderKeys-Piano-Preschoolers-Book-2nd/dp/1542354978/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=wunderkeys+preschool+book+1&qid=1600562626&sprefix=wunderkeys+presch&sr=8-3 Also needed: - piano or any-size keyboard - crayons or colored pencils - adult/older sibling to assist Optional - a set of Wunderkeys Wunderbies (elephant, panda, mouse, racoon, and pig) Mini Finger Puppets for $17 plus shipping : https://www.cherylasmith.com/puppets/wunderkeys.html?fbclid=IwAR2ndqe7yRH_16PnGNErCuROwhpMSS7GDQtCedjPCBkg5TczuEvrcM7AHlg
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
4.9
141reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello! My name is Julie Schmidt and I have 16 years of experience teaching individual and group piano lessons. Also, I have been playing and studying the piano for 35 years while earning a MS in Education. Music is definitely my passion. My favorite part of teaching the piano is finding out what kind of music motivates my students. Some of my students like reading the notes on the staff, playing classical music, and not straying far from the printed notes. Other students play more by ear and love to improvise! I always have a few students who want to be able to play songs quickly - I teach them chords and leadsheets so they can progress faster. I like to tailor my lessons to get a student excited about playing the piano. I use a variety of books, digital music, and resources to keep my lessons new and motivate my students to practice.
I have a laid-back teaching style and love to have fun during lessons. We will play games, improvise, compose, learn chords, and study different musical periods and composers. I really enjoy it when students bring their own music to lessons because I know that they are motivated to learn it!
Along with piano I have also earned a degree in Dietetics, owned a baking business, homeschooled my 3 children for a few years, taught in the public school, and taught Sunday School to middle schoolers. Luckily I did not do all of these things at the same time! I love reading, baking, line dancing, and attending concerts. Reviews
Live Group Class
$100
for 10 classes1x per week, 10 weeks
30 min
Completed by 64 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 3-5
3-6 learners per class
