Listo para tocar el piano, clase introductoria

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Edades 3-5

Clase grupal

En esta clase introductoria de teclado, los niños en edad preescolar tocarán, se moverán, serán #creativos y aprenderán sobre el piano.

Heather Kirkconnell

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Videoconferencias en vivo

1x por semana

3-7 alumnos por clase

25 min

Acerca de Descripción general del aprendizaje Maestro Reseñas

Qué está incluido

1 reunión en vivo

25 minutos horas de clase por semana

Evaluación

Every student will have an opportunity at the end of each class to play a short rhythmic pattern solo for the other participants.

Experiencia de clase

This is a fun and energetic introduction to the piano group class for young learners. Every week, we'll practice music patterns, learning a song, and playing games to inspire creativity. Learners will not be expected to sit still at the piano the whole class... Movement and engaging with the content in their own way and at their own level is encouraged. I will adapt my lessons to each class as we go. Let's have fun!

Using the Music Learning Theory research of Edwin Gordon and the adaptation of those ideas to the piano by Marilyn Lowe, this method introduces students to the fundamentals of musicianship and music study that will be applicable in whatever direction the learner chooses to take their musical studies.

This is an audiation-based method, with musical reading and writing flowing naturally out of a strong foundation of listening and internalizing music, the focus of this class.

Songs to learn by week:
March Theme: Natural Cycles
3/3 Water Cycle, song: Raining
3/10 Frogs, song: Tadpoles dancing
3/17 Flowers Growing
3/24 Butterflies hatching

Metas de aprendizaje

Learners will understand how to match patterns in music

Learners will practice feeling a steady beat and simple rhythm patterns

Otros detalles

Lista de útiles escolares

The learner needs a little space for movement and a piano or keyboard with a bench. Keyboards should have at least 4 octaves, or 48 keys.

Recursos externos

Los estudiantes no necesitarán utilizar ninguna aplicación o sitio web más allá de las herramientas estándar de Outschool.

Conoce al profesor

Heather Kirkconnell

Se unió el November, 2020

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285reseñas

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Perfil

Experiencia y certificaciones del docente

2 Grado

Licenciatura en Idioma extranjero desde Oberlin College and Conservatory

Licenciatura en Música desde Oberlin College and Conservatory

Bachelor’s of Music in Performance, Oberlin Conservatory, USA
Diplôme de Perfectionnement, Conservatoire à Rayonnement Régional de Versailles, France

15+ years working, performing, and teaching piano, general music, choir, and organ all over the world

As a professional musician and a mom, I put a high value on exposing children to music in fun, uplifting, and creative ways. I particularly enjoy introducing music in ways that support and affirm a student's own innate musical understanding, and help bring that out from the start. I believe in whole child education, understanding that a learner brings their whole self to the lesson, and that my role is to affirm and support their WHOLE self. My ACE Educator workshops focused on different ways to engage the whole child-whether cultural, emotional/SEL, neurodiversity, or other difference, I care about your learner having the best possible introduction to music.

My own musical training included studies overseas, where exposure to a different culture surrounding musical education broadened my own training and goals in teaching beginning students to play. Although I have an affinity for starting students off right as beginners, I have worked with music students of all ages and levels, and value the changing needs and goals when helping intermediate or advanced musicians grow and hone their skills. When I'm not making music and teaching, I'm probably knitting and designing unique knitwear and clothes to wear and gift :-) I also enjoy pottery, painting, and sewing, to name a few things.

Studio policies:
All my classes are currently autoposting recordings. If there's ever a safety reason for a recording to not be posted, you will not be able to view it. If you miss a class, you are encouraged to watch these recordings. I follow all of Outschool's policies regarding refunds and make-up classes.

If you are taking private classes with me, I will always wait at least 20 minutes before closing the section. I otherwise follow the same refund and absence policies as set forth by Outschool: students must be logged in by 10 minutes after the start of class. Given the nature of the classes I teach, I will not teach to an empty classroom, but practice videos will be available when the class listing calls for it.

Many parents are curious about where to start their learners. Here's a quick rundown/sample course of studies:

Younger beginners 3-5:
Ready for Piano->Introduction to Piano and Music Book A, Book B, Then begin Book 1
5-7 Year Olds: Start directly in Book B

Older beginners (8 and up): Beginning Piano Lessons, Book 1. For those who prefer an ongoing course offering, I now offer a class called Piano Level 1, where we cover some of the same materials in Beginning Piano Lessons, but with more abstract concepts of music theory and improvisation. It still includes a lot of fun games, however! :)