Lesson types
to fit your goals.
No matter your age or skill level - learning to play the piano is 100% a reality for you. I strive to teach all of my students a solid understanding of music fundamentals, including note recognition, counting, rhythm, and learning how to play with feeling. Classical, pop, Disney, Jazz, movie scores - with a strong understanding of music theory, there isn’t a song you can’t learn how to play on the piano!
Lesson
Types:
Child - Newbie
Age: 6-17
Skill Level: No formal instruction or less than 1 year of instruction
In this class, students will learn how to read music, count, and play multiple rhythms.
They will:
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Learn how to read intervals.
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Play all 15 major scales.
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Gain a solid understanding of basic music terms.
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Learn how to play melodies with both hands.
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They will learn how to perform by preparing for and playing in one recital.
Child - Beginner
Age: 6-17
Skill Level: 1+ years of instruction
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In this class, students will learn how to play more advanced rhythms (including 8th notes).
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They will:
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Strengthen their finger mobility by playing through the first 20 exercises in the Hanon series.
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Expand their knowledge of the circle of 5ths by learning 7 additional scale exercises for all 15 major scales.
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They will strengthen their performance skills by preparing for and playing in one recital.
Child - Intermediate to Advanced
Age: 6-17
Skill Level: 4+ years of instruction
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In this class, students will learn how to play more advanced rhythms (including 16th notes).
They will:
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Begin to play unabridged classical pieces with a strong focus on feeling.
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Strengthen their finger mobility by playing through all 60 exercises in the Hanon series.
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Expand their knowledge of the circle of 5ths by learning all 8 scale exercises for all major and 15 minor scales.
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They will perfect their performance skills by preparing for and playing in one recital.
Adult - Newbie
Age: 18+
Skill Level: No formal instruction or less than 1 year of instruction
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In this class, students will learn how to read music, count, and play multiple rhythms.
They will:
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Learn how to read intervals
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Gain a solid understanding of basic music terms
-
Expand their knowledge of circle of 5ths by learning 7 additional scale exercises for all 15 major scales.
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Learn how to play melodies with both hands
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Have a greater understanding of chord structure
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Strengthen their finger mobility by playing through the first 20 exercises in the Hanon series.
Adult - Refresh
Age: 18+
Skill Level: 1+ years of instruction with a gap in between
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This class is for adults who have learned how to play the piano before, but need a refresher course.
In this course, students will reinvigorate skills, review music fundamentals, and reignite their passion for playing the piano.
While old skills often return quickly (within ~3 months), I recommend at least a year of instruction in the refresher course. This will ensure that the skills you re-learn will stay for good, so that you can keep playing the piano for years to come.