What to Expect

Beginners Will Learn:

· How to read music

· Rhythm

· The basics of piano technique to build a solid foundation to play music you enjoy

· Musical structure & style

Technique

· Repertoire designed to extend and refine your technique

· Fine tuning scales, chords, arpeggios, and études for students preparing exams.

Musicianship

· Improvement of reading and aural skills to become more musically self sufficient.

· Use of repertoire goals to further develop musicianship skills.

· Development of a solid foundation for independent creative musical explorations.

Musical Literacy

· Presentation of theoretical and historical knowledge when appropriate.

· Hands-on experience of keyboard harmony and musicianship for those interested in developing skills leading to improvisation and composition.