Group Piano Class
Ages 5-6
Beginner group classes provide students with a strong musical foundation before entering formal private piano study. These lessons are thoughtfully designed for the needs of pre-school and kindergarten age students. In a collaborative setting, students learn essential fundamentals such as note reading, rhythm, and basic instrumental concepts through engaging, hands-on activities. These skills are critical to long-term success and can be directly applied to future
private instruction.
Because younger students are often not yet developmentally or emotionally prepared for the structure and rigor of private lessons, group classes serve as an ideal and developmentally appropriate introduction to music study. By building core competencies, students are better equipped to transition confidently into private instruction with a solid understanding of
foundational musical concepts.
Group Piano Class Instruction will Introduce the Following Concepts:
● Keyboard Geography - Learning the names of the piano keys
● Finger positioning
● Basics of Rhythm and Beat
● Note Values
● Ear Training - Recognize changes in pitch/High and low sounds
● Note reading on the Grand Staff
● Steps, Skips, and Intervals and how to read them on the staff
● Key Signature and Introduction to Transposition
● Exposure to classical piano playing
● Introduction of Famous Composers
● Guidance for playing at home with incentives
● Mastery of small pieces
● Mini Performance at the conclusion of this class series
Program Overview:
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Intended as a Full Academic Year Course - students will be automatically re-enrolled for the Spring to complete the class, unless given notice of withdrawal or transfer to private lessons.
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Class size is limited to four students per group to ensure chance for personal attention to each student
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Access to high quality kawaii instruments in classes
Schedule:
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15 Class Sessions of Weekly 45 Minute Group Classes - Fall (9/28-1/11)
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Monday afternoons - 5:00-5:45pm
Tuition:
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$495 per 15 class session (includes tuition and class materials) + $15 Annual Registration Fee
Requirements:
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Students are required to have access to a digital or acoustic piano at home for regular practice.
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Digital Pianos should have 88 weighted keys, with a music stand, and proper stand and bench
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Weekly assignments will be given; caregivers are encouraged to help support consistent practice habits.
Fall 2026 Semester
Ages 5-6
Schedule: 9/28/2026- 1/11/2027
Schedule: Mondays 5:00-5:45pm
Instructor: Therese Miller
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