Piano Teams

The perfect introduction to Piano!

Piano teams are fun, unique piano classes of 2-4 children, where students have fun at the beginning of each class playing rhythm and note-reading games that reinforce music theory, hand coordination and piano skills. Even brand new beginners will be able to jump into the action on their first day! The class then transitions into private lesson time for each child with the teacher. Homework is checked weekly, and new songs are assigned at the pace the child feels comfortable and is able to succeed.

EVERY CHILD FEELS SUCCESSFUL!

WHY TEAM CLASSES ARE A GREAT CHOICE TO KEEP YOUNG STUDENTS MOTIVATED THROUGH THE BEGINNING STAGES OF LEARNING THEIR INSTRUMENT
Team lessons work well for students who are motivated by peer interaction.
The teacher also works individually with each student on their own assignment so that each child can move at their own pace with their weekly songs.
The social aspect of a class setting is less intimidating for younger students - which means that they are excited about coming and sharing each week.
The longer lesson time gives students opportunities to practice the material with the teacher's supervision.
For the ensemble part of the class, students' rhythm and listening skills improve more dramatically. Songs sound interesting and filled out.
Students learn how to work well as valued members of a team, in addition to working on their solo songs and their weekly homework.

Each Piano Team class will be 50 minutes in length, once a week. The format of these lessons includes 4 components:

• Opening exercises in note learning chants and rhythm clapping games. All team players help check each other's workbook pages with a positive team attitude of helping the new beginners, and learning to look ahead at the slightly more advanced children's work too. Everyone has a chance be an "assistant teacher" in this format.



• Music Theory / Ensemble Play Skills Games
• Private Session rotation during which the teacher coaches each child's lesson book songs, and assigns new songs to take home.
• "Concerto Time" with soloists and "orchestra" back up. Each week, students take turns solos with their classmates accompanying. This is the part of the curriculum that really prepares young players for duets and performances, or our Rock Band curriculum later on...

All students will receive a song book, theory workbook, take-home learning aids, ensemble songs, and a variety of activity sheets.

This is the best choice for all Music for the Young Child graduates who have completed Level 2, 3 or 4 and wish to transition into piano classes.

My 6-year old son is excited about piano class team because he has so much fun learning through piano games, which has helped him learn quickly. He loves his private time with his teacher too. Home practice is never problem. I am thrilled that the piano class team has kept him motivated and happy!" - Natalie

TUITION: $44 per 50 minute class

The BENEFITS of the class piano team experience are numerous and impart students with the basic knowledge essential for a positive, informed future with the piano.

• Children truly enjoy their piano lessons in this productive, enthusiastic and intimate setting. It's all about making music together.
• All materials and books are age-appropriate and sequenced to be success-based.
• Students learn musical concepts faster in a piano class by experiencing both their own performances and those of their classmates.
• A piano class setting invariably fosters more relaxed performers.
• Music Theory, Ear-Training, and Sight Singing skills are more memorable, exciting and fun when shared with other children.
• Each week, students experience the piano as both a solo and ensemble instrument.
• Rhythm skills are enhanced through the incorporation of rhythm instrument accompaniments for soloists who desire an extra challenge.
• A piano class environment assists young musicians to master ensemble skills essential for band, choir, or musical theatre in their future school programs.

PIANO CLASS SCHEDULE

Class Schedule 2011 - 2012: August 22 - June 9

Call 574-2844 now to schedule your first one-time trial lesson.