Fees: $20 book purchase 

Learning Recommendations: No prior piano experience necessary

General Description: This is a semester long course for the BEGINNING pianist. The class will focus on reading music, building chords, and playing songs. Individual work time is provided daily in this class, along with differentiated instruction.

Content:

• Music reading skills, including melody, chords, and rhythm
• Technical work on piano will include scales and finger exercises
• Ear training will include interval recognition, major/minor, and additional music theory

Strategies:

• Full, hands-on practice on own keyboard
• Rehearsal and recitals
• Reading of music

 Equipment to be provided by Student: Head-set (ear buds)