Piano Lessons​                                                                    
The piano is the gateway to understanding music.  Lessons introduce students to the piano and standard music notation.   The curriculum includes Faber's "Adventures in Singing" for children and "Alfred's Basic Piano Course" books for beginning Adults.  This curriculum is a comprehensive system that includes theory, technique and artistry, and of course songs.  This will strengthen the students understanding of the fundamentals of music.  Lessons are supplemented with other music that the students are interested in.  Lessons not only emphasize counting and rhythm, proper technique, but more importantly ear training, playing from chord chards, creativity, improvisation and music appreciation.
Learning music from musical exploration on their own terms builds a connection more deeply than just through notated repertoire.
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Performance Opportunities
Throughout the year performance opportunities will be offered in the form of master classes and student recitals.  
All Lessons Include
  • Specialized Instruction and Goal Setting
  • Supplemental choice in Repertoire, outside of the curriculum books
  • Ear-training 
  • Improvisation and composition
  • Theory Fundamentals
  • Standard Notation
  • Exposure to new music
  • Variety of Opportunities to perform (based on student needs and interest)
  • Support with practicing and motivation

Supplies for Home for the Beginner Student

Music White Board available for purchase from instructor $5

Role of the Guardian
Guardians are very important to help children establish a proper practice routine.  In the beginning guardians should attend lessons and take notes so they know how to help their child at home.  Remember, I can’t make your kids practice, YOU are critical to keeping your child progressing steadily.  With very young children a guardian may need to sit with them and to point to the notes so their eyes can track the notes on the paper.
Establish a Routine: Parents should schedule a time every day that their children are expected to practice, for example before school or right after they return home from school.  Use a timer so that the child knows when 30 minutes are up.  Students are expected to practice 5-6 days a week.  Times will vary according to if they are a beginning, intermediate or advancing student.  Each week the teacher will assign scales, technical exercises and songs to practice.  ​Practice space and tools: Create a space at home or at your school where you can get consistent practice.  A room away from distractions where you can play, unafraid of making mistakes or disturbing family.
Metronome:  A metronome will help you keep a steady tempo while working on songs. 
WHAT TO DO AT HOME AT THE PRIMER A LEVEL (pre-music note reading).  Guardians should learn with their child so they can assist them at home.
1. Work on memorizing the names of the notes on the piano
2. Identify Finger numbers
3. Memorize which hand is left and which is right
4. Practice Rhythm Rhymes
5. Find middle C and play a C scale (CDEFG) and C arpeggio (CEG).  Play with the correct fingers.
6. Learn assigned songs.  If your child is very young and has been assigned color music.
7. Practice drawing and counting  ♩𝅗𝅥𝅗𝅥.𝅝
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