This ongoing class is part 1 of an introduction to piano lessons for very young beginners, using the Wunderkeys Preschool book 1.  This book is NOT cumulative, but instead repeats the same structure while introducing a different "wunderbie," creative theme, and song in each chapter. This fits very well with the structure of on-going lessons, and students may join at any time with ease.

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The Wunderkeys Preschool curriculum focuses on piano-related skills for preschoolers, such as pattern recognition, counting, writing numbers, and identifying each finger. Each chapter unit includes each of these activities and one teacher duet where the students and teacher take turns playing their part. (Students will receive a separate audio recording after class for easy practice!)

I will help propel your learner to the next level with serious music theory disguised as fun games, exciting song-writing activities, and easy tunes. I balance a fun, student-centered approach with more traditional models, often replacing arduous theory worksheets with games. In my music classes, my goal is to build a creative, stress-free environment so that my students enjoy the music-making process.


LESSON STRUCTURE:
Reading a new chapter of Wunderkeys Preschool Piano book 1...
* A rhythm clap back
* Identifying Fingers (Using the Wunderbies characters' names)
* Piano duet (teacher and student take turns.)
* Counting practice
* Pattern recognition

Time permitting, we may also:
* Play a game identifying 2 and 3 black key patterns, Right/ Left, fingers, kinds of notes, or listening skills.
* Spend time listening and sharing student performances.
* Learn (or review) an easy to memorize solo song.
* Improvisa song together.

SCHEDULE:
Week of 5/22: Wunderkeys Preschool Book 1 Chapter 1 Activities
Week of 5/29:  Wunderkeys Preschool Book 1 Chapter 2 Activities
Week of 6/5:  Wunderkeys Preschool Book 1 Chapter 3 Activities
Week of 6/12  Wunderkeys Preschool Book 1 Chapter 4 Activities
Week of 6/19:  Wunderkeys Preschool Book 1 Chapter 5 Activities
Week of 6/26:  Wunderkeys Preschool Book 1 Chapter 6 Activities
Week of 7/3:  Wunderkeys Preschool Book 1 Chapter 7 Activities
Week of 7/10:  Wunderkeys Preschool Book 1 Chapter 8 Activities
Week of 7/17:  Wunderkeys Preschool Book 1 Chapter 9 Activities
Week of 7/24:  Wunderkeys Preschool Book 1 Chapter 10 Activities
*****This schedule will repeat after Chapter 10. Students can join at any time, as long as you have the book! *****

NOTE: Practice between classes is highly recommended. Access to a keyboard/piano and view of the screen while playing is required to participate during class time.

Students may attend Pre-reading Piano: Black Key Patterns class concurrently:
→ https://outschool.com/classes/pre-reading-piano-black-key-patterns-ongoing-nOb4QqKP?usid=xT93q5Wy&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

Please contact me if you are unsure if this is the right level class for your learner.

GRADUATION:
Students who have attended all ten classes (or reviewed the recordings) and practiced well between classes should be ready to begin "Preschool Piano - Wunderkeys 2" immediately following this class.
→ https://outschool.com/classes/preschool-piano-wunderkeys-2-ongoing-h3b4Bfvs?usid=xT93q5Wy&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link


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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL):
Class is appropriate for (CEFR: A2, B1, B2, C1, C2)
Please message me to let me know if your learner is A2.
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SET UP
Please enable Original Sound setting (or Original Sound for Musicians) in your Zoom settings for all music classes!

For piano lessons, ideally the video camera should be positioned to face the keyboard/piano keys to show the student's hands *and* face. 

At the first lesson, I may ask to see your seating arrangement. Often, young children need a booster seat and a footstool in order to play comfortably at an adult-sized instrument.