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Beginning Piano

Beginning Piano I
Tuesdays, 3:45 – 4:30 PM
Tuesdays, 4:30 – 5:15 PM
Thursdays, 3:45 – 4:30 PM

Beginning Piano II
Thursdays, 4:30 – 5:15 PM
Saturdays, 9:15 – 10:00 AM
Saturdays, 10:00 – 10:45 AM

Register for Beginning Piano I
Register for Beginning Piano II

Discover the joy of music in this engaging class designed for young learners! Beginning Piano provides a fun and approachable introduction to the piano, offering students a chance to explore the basics of rhythm, melody, and the music alphabet while enhancing fine motor skills. This small group class is limited to 5 students, ensuring individual attention as students prepare for private instruction, Elementary group classes, and/or ensembles.

Instructor(s): George Maclaurin
Ages: 4-7

What to Expect

  • Start Playing Right Away: From the first class, students will explore the piano keys, play simple melodies, and engage with fun musical patterns and rhythms.
  • Hands-On Learning: Over the first few weeks, students will build essential musical skills like note recognition, rhythm, and technique through engaging, interactive activities.
  • Practice at Home: Students are encouraged to practice songs, melodies, and patterns at home using their piano or keyboard to reinforce what they’ve learned in class.
  • Exciting Finale: Each semester concludes with an in-class performance where students showcase their progress in a supportive and celebratory environment.

Beginning Piano I introduces foundational skills like rhythm, melody, and the music alphabet, while Beginning Piano II builds on these skills, preparing students for private lessons. In Beginning Piano II, students delve into more advanced rhythms, melodies, and notation, gaining confidence in their technique.

Materials: Students should have access to a keyboard or piano at home for practice. Beginners may use electronic toy keyboards as well.

Requirements:

  • Beginning Piano I: Open to all new students.
  • Beginning Piano II: Completion of Beginning Piano I and teacher recommendation required.

For questions about class placement or your child’s unique musical pathway at CMCB, contact registration@cmcb.org.

Did You Know?

Financial Aid is available for students of all ages! Learn more at https://cmcb.org/how-to-register/