This course introduces students to the fundamentals of piano playing, including technique, age appropriate repertoire, sight-reading, improvisation, music history, and basic music theory. Skills and knowledge build and students will progress steadily with consistent practice. 

Michele Phillips, instructor of piano, holds a Bachelor of Music, emphasis Piano Pedagogy, from the University of Central Missouri and a Master of Music in piano from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.  Michele also holds a  lifetime teaching certificate from the State of Misouri in K-12 vocal and instrumental music.  Professional membership includes the National Association for Music Education, Missouri Music Educators Association, American Choral Directors Association, Missouri Choral Directors Association.
 
Besides The Music Room, Michele teaches 6-12 vocal music at Chillicothe High School. Previously, she taught 7-12 vocal music 17 years at Carrollton High School for. Other teaching experience has included preschool music classes, plus college and high school piano class instruction. In the private studio setting Phillips has experience with individual, partner, and group lesson instruction.

수업 외 주당 1 - 2 시간
Homework
빈도: Available upon request
피드백: Available upon request
세부 내용: Expectations are that students will practice their assignments on their own and use the online discussion board for introductions and general discussion about assignments and progress. Beginners will practice about 20 minutes per day, more advanced students 45 minutes plus. 
Assessment
빈도: Available upon request
세부 내용: Students are required to perform piano assignments during the weekly lessons. Assessments also occur with participation in evaluative events. 

There are no prerequisites. Students can be new beginners or advanced and looking for a new teacher for fresh motivation.

Piano Safari is the method book used for lessons. Students will be placed in the book according to ability level. More advanced students will also be required to purchase repertoire books as needed.