Piano Play!

Ages 5-6

1 hr/week, 6 week series offered each summer, continuing in the fall for interested students

$90 in 2009, plus books (payable at first session)

Piano Play! is a group lesson format for young beginners who wish to explore the piano. The cohort for each year begins in the summer. We use our eyes, ears, hands, brains, voices, and legs to explore the fundamentals of music and play our first piano pieces.  Topics covered will include good technique, rhythm, musical expression, and keyboard layout. Because play and movement is still so integral to learning at this age, the kids will stay active with games, songs,  listening, drawing, and moving to the music. A piano or keyboard at home is recommended, but not mandatory during the summer.  If you choose to continue in the fall, you will then need a piano or full-sized, touch-sensitive  keyboard to practice on.