Does your child want to try piano but you're concerned that they're too young? Or have they been playing around with piano apps and Youtube songs but they don't actually know how to read music? Or maybe you think that they can't sit still for 30 minutes? This is the class for you and your child! We will play games, do rhythm activities, color/highlight, and introduce new concepts slowly.  The songs are short and simple from a modern piano book written just for this age group (Wunderkeys Primer Book 1, see below for the link to purchase it). I believe in allowing my students to have fun during class while they learn how to express themselves through music. (NOTE: if you would like an inexpensive trial lesson before committing to a 10-week session just send me a message and we can schedule one).

This class is for absolute beginners ages 5-10! It's also perfect for preschoolers who have learned with the Wunderkeys preschool series. There are several reasons why I use the Wunderkeys series by Andrea and Trevor Dow:

* it's fun
* recognizable cartoon animals that repeat throughout the series
* it allows for learning "off the bench" since sometimes young students have a hard time sitting still for 30 minutes
* the scaffolding approach teaches new information and continuously reviews it
* students don't get "stuck" in one hand position, but they are also not expected to learn 3-4 new positions in the first book
* from the very beginning, students learn the notes on a staff so they can easily identify note position
* music theory in included in all lessons 

Here are the concepts that are introduced and reviewed in the first Primer book:

- where the notes are on the keys
- finger numbers
- quarter notes, half notes, dotted half and whole notes
- treble and bass clefs
- dynamics and time signatures
- by the 3rd lesson the songs are on the white keys

Each week, the 30 minute lesson will consistent of rhythm practice, learning a new note, circling or coloring in notes for various reasons, drawing notes or dynamics, practicing short exercises to reinforce previous and new notes, introducing 2 short songs for the students to practice over the week, and playing games to practice music theory.  Students will be expected to practice 30-60 minutes over the week and they can play the songs for each other if desired.

Week 1 - A Grand Adventure - learn finger numbers, find groups of black keys, practice songs
Week 2 - Cubs in Subs - learn quarter notes, play songs from previous week if desired, learn half notes, practice short songs on the black keys
Week 3 - Aching for Acorns - learn the notes on the white keys, focus on CDE in the right hand, practice new songs
Week 4 - Babysitting Bunny - identify FG on the piano, find AB on the keys, practice songs with the left hand
Week 5 - Happy in Hard Hats - find middle C on the staff, learn about the treble and bass clefs, practice songs
Week 6 - Wundertown Baseballers - learn whole notes, review middle C position, practice songs in the right hand with C and D
Week 7 - Flying Squirrel - introduce B in the left hand, practice playing bass B and treble D
Week 8 - Big Air Bunny - learn treble E, introduce forte and piano, practice songs with both hands and dynamics
Week 9 - Campfire Cookout - learn bass A, introduce 4/4 time, practice songs in middle C position
Week 10 - Double Decker Delight - learn 3/4 time signature, introduce dotted half notes, practice songs in middle C position

This class uses a piano book, "Wunderkeys Primer Piano Book One". Please order the book asap in case of shipping delays. It can only be purchased through Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/WunderKeys-Primer-Piano-Book-One/dp/1976001293/ref=sxts_sxwds-bia-wc-p13n1_0?cv_ct_cx=wunderkeys+primer+book+one&dchild=1&keywords=wunderkeys+primer+book+one&pd_rd_i=1976001293&pd_rd_r=410047c8-8d3d-42f5-9811-c186c014ed6c&pd_rd_w=ehsHi&pd_rd_wg=I5MMA&pf_rd_p=1835a2a9-7ed8-48dc-ad07-fcd7527bd2bc&pf_rd_r=H3GJKY1A1HZYY2XS7B11&psc=1&qid=1607283077&sr=1-1-80ba0e26-a1cd-4e7b-87a0-a2ffae3a273c



https://wunderkeys.com/

If you have any questions please contact me!  You can also send me a message if you need help deciding whether your 5 year old should enroll in the Wunderkeys Preschool ( ages 3-5) or Primer ( ages 5-7) series.