Welcome to my Disney class where every student can learn to play Disney songs! We will work on nine different songs in the PreTime Piano Disney book! My goal is for every student to learn one song each week as we break it down and look at different parts of the song. I will teach students how to evaluate individual measures and recognize patterns to make reading music easier. We'll play games and listen to audio clips to work on ear training. I will record and post a video each week to help students learn to play the song of the day. I will post class notes and assignments after every class, and students/parents should read them to understand what to do before the next class. Each student will perform one song for a recital on the last day of class! Parents are welcome to listen in as we enjoy the hard work of every student! We ask that, for the safety and privacy of all students, parents remain off camera to comply with Outschool's privacy requirements.

~ Students in this class should have completed a primer level course. Level 1 experience is helpful, but not required. Students will have the most success if they have some early note-reading experience on the treble and bass clef staves. 

WEEK 1: Introductions and get to know each student. Review of basic music elements: quarter note, half note, whole note and rests. Review middle C and bass C hand positions. Begin first song study. 

WEEKS 2 - 8: Review songs from prior week. Work out any problems students are having and answer questions. Begin the new song for the week. Students will be assigned Sproutbeat games to reinforce rhythm and note reading. We will review homework together in class and listen to student's play songs as time allows. Student's will begin choosing a song to play for the recital to be held in week 10. I will assist students in their song choices depending on skill and comfort level.

Week 9: This class will take the same format, however, student's will make their song choices for the recital by the end of this class. We'll take extra time to prep for the recital and play for each other.

Week 10: RECITAL TIME!! Each student will perform one song for the class! I will make a program so students know in which order they will play ahead of time. Students will receive applause and praise for their performances, as well as a certificate of achievement!

Students will benefit most from this class if they put in practice time every day and complete any worksheets or games assigned. Assignments and notes will be posted after every class and parents can help students by making sure they read the class notes, listen to posted videos and practice their songs. I am always available for questions and extra help outside of the classroom. I will respond very quickly and provide additional resources to help students, if needed!

SONG LIST:
I Just Can't Wait to Be King (from The Lion King), It's a Small World (from the Disney Theme Parks attraction), Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious (from Mary Poppins), Winnie-the-Pooh (from The Many Adventures of Winnie-the-Pooh), The Siamese Cat Song (from Lady and the Tramp), I See the Light (from Tangled), Do You Want to Build a Snowman? (from Frozen), Scales and Arpeggios (from The Aristocats), Step in Time (from Mary Poppins).