All About Lessons
Here’s what to expect from lessons — how I teach, what’s included, and what makes the experience fun and structured.
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Lessons & Progress
Students build confidence and grow their skills with a mix of structure, creativity, and encouragement.
🧱 Building Musical Foundations
Students learn to read music from day one using method books and beginner theory. We start with basics like steady beat, rhythm patterns, and note reading - and build up as they’re ready. Flashcards and sight-reading games are used to boost progress.
🎼 Integrating Music Theory
Theory is blended into lessons naturally. For beginners, we start with the basics. As students progress, we explore more complex concepts in fun, accessible ways - not just memorization.
📚 Repertoire
Students use leveled method books (like Piano Adventures) and, later, additional pieces that match their style and skill. Repertoire choices are flexible, engaging, and personalized.
🔁 Practice & Progress
Students are encouraged to practice regularly - even just 10–15 minutes a day. For younger students, a bit of parent support goes a long way. I’ll sometimes assign a bit of theory homework to reinforce what we cover in lessons.
🎉 Learning Through Play
We play short games that help students remember concepts and apply them in fun ways.
Students earn Piano Bucks for regular practice and progress. These can be saved and redeemed for prizes - it’s simple, motivating, and just fun. Piano Bucks require a signed practice sheet from home to be counted!
🎧 Support at Home
I occasionally send short video or audio clips to support home practice. These are linked on a private webpage and help reinforce listening, rhythm, or song goals between lessons.
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