Ages: 4-7
Instructor(s): Macky Caldoza
Beginning Piano students learn the basics of the piano keys, music alphabet, rhythm and melody. All students will increase fine motor skills and learn transferable musical skills in this accessible first entry class. Small group class focused on preparing students for private instruction, Elementary group classes, and/or ensembles. For questions about your child’s unique musical pathway at CMCB, please email us at registration@cmcb.org. Each class is limited to 5 students and is designed to train the child’s ear to recognize melodic sounds and rhythm. Students then translate this recognition to their chosen instrument. The students will begin to visually identify notes and play simple melodies.
Beginning Piano 1 is for young learners to build essential skills such as pattern recognition and rhythm. Designed to be fun and approachable, students develop their social skills and musical fundamentals while having fun with music through the piano.
Beginning PIano 2 prepares students for private lessons, building on skills learned in Beginning Piano 1. Students engage in rhythms, melodies, and notation as they continue to develop their technique and continue to gain confidence in their abilities.
Materials: Should have a keyboard or a piano at home. Inexpensive electronic toy keyboards are acceptable for beginners.
Requirements: All returning Beginning Piano students are advised to select and register for class sections according to teacher recommendation. Students registering for Beginning Piano II must have completed the Beginning Piano I prerequisite and been awarded prior approval from their teacher. For any eligibility questions, please contact caldoza@cmcb.org
For any eligibility questions, please contact our Associate Director of the Community Music School, Jared Field, at jfield@cmcb.org. For questions about your child’s unique musical pathway at CMCB, please email us at registration@cmcb.org.
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