Keys to Music: Beginner Piano 1 & More

Have you ever wanted to learn to play the piano, or just knowing what those shapes are on a piece of music? In this month-long beginner course, we’ll dive into the basics of reading music, playing simple melodies, and understanding essential piano techniques. Using the Bastien Piano Basics Primer Level books, we’ll explore music theory, performance skills, and foundational finger exercises to set you up for success.

What You’ll Learn:
✅ Basic note reading and rhythm skills
✅ Proper hand positioning and technique
✅ Simple songs and exercises to build confidence
✅ Music theory concepts that apply to all instruments

General Weekly Breakdown (we will work at an appropriate pace for those in the class):
🎵 Week 1: Getting to Know the Piano – Notes, Hand Position, and First Exercises
🎵 Week 2: Reading Music – Simple Songs & Basic Rhythms
🎵 Week 3: Building Confidence – Playing with Both Hands & Music Theory Fun
🎵 Week 4: Putting It All Together – Performance Tips & Next Steps

Materials Needed:
📖 Required Books:
- Bastien Piano Basics: Piano Primer (https://kjos.com/bastien-piano-basics-primer-piano-primer.html)
- Bastien Piano Basics: Theory Primer (https://kjos.com/bastien-piano-basics-theory-primer.html)
- Bastien Piano Basics: Performance Primer (https://kjos.com/bastien-piano-basics-performance-primer.html)
- Bastien Piano Basics: Technic Primer (https://kjos.com/bastien-piano-basics-technic-primer.html)

📖 Optional Book:
- A Line a Day Sight Reading, Level 1 (https://kjos.com/a-line-a-day-sight-reading-level-1.html)

🎹 Piano/Keyboard Access: While you don’t need a piano at home, having access to one for practice is highly recommended.

I’ll be teaching from my piano, demonstrating techniques, and guiding you through the lessons. While we won’t complete every page in the books, we’ll establish a strong foundation so you can continue learning. For those who want to keep progressing, I’ll offer more advanced classes!

Come ready to learn, have fun, and make music! 🎶