Music: Extended Piano Adventures (Live 1:1 45 Minute Lessons for Ages 10-18)
April Middaugh (BS Music Education, MA Music)
In these weekly 1:1 piano lessons, intermediate and advanced piano students will continue to learn to play their piano/keyboard using a set of 4 method books (Level 2A to 5), in addition to playing supplemental music of their choosing.
Class Experience
In these weekly one on one piano lessons, intermediate and advanced piano students will continue to learn how to play their piano or electric keyboard. The students will use the method books Faber Piano Adventures Levels 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4 or 5, depending on their current level of playing. Using the Technique book, students will learn technique for playing the piano, including posture, hand position, scales and fingering. Using the Lesson book, students will learn note names, rhythm,...
Students will build on the basics of piano playing that they have previously learned Hopefully they will fall in love with playing the piano like I did at a young age.
Homework Offered
Since practice is an important part of learning a musical instrument, it is recommended that students practice at least 20 minutes per day for 4 days per week, for a total of 80 minutes per week. Practice logs will be provided.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
Students will need to have an 88 key piano or electronic keyboard with weighted keys and a pedal. They will also need a pencil for lessons. The students will need to purchase a set of Method books after their 1st lesson. We will be using Faber Piano Adventures. Books are available for around $25-30 from Amazon, but you are welcome to purchase them from another source. During the 1st lesson, I will establish which level books are appropriate and will send a link with purchasing information.
Faber Piano Adventures books (Technique, Lesson, Performance and Theory) Optional supplemental books and/or sheet music that the student will choose. Practice logs and accompaniment tracks will be provided.
Meet the teacher
I started piano lessons at the age of 5 and have been passionate about music ever since! I have 20 years of teaching experience in K-12 Music classrooms, including General Music, Music Theory, Music History, Ukulele, Band, Choir and Recorder group...
1-on-1 Lessons
$45
per sessionMeets on demand
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages 10-18