MUS 191- Piano I

 

Course Description:

Weekly 20-30 minute private piano lessons individually tailored to the needs and level of each student, beginner through advanced. Assignments and one on one work advance students’ knowledge of basic music theory, note reading, piano technique and musicianship. 

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Learning Outcomes:

• Beginner students will learn basic piano technique concurrent with learning to read music on the grand staff.

• Advanced beginner students and above will receive instruction and assignments tailored to their level of ability, aimed at developing their piano technique, theoretical knowledge, music reading and musicality.

• All students will learn a detailed, step by step method for practice: analyzing, practicing and mastering an unfamiliar piano piece.

• All students will be furthered in their sense of musicianship, developing their capacity for careful listening as they play as a tool for interpretation and appreciation.