The Group Lesson
Your child will be placed in a group with other children the same age/development level. Groups will consist of two to five children.
The Group Lesson Format
Group lessons are 45 minutes in length.
1. The first 10-15 minutes: Students play pieces they practiced at home the week prior to the lesson. This is group playing time.
2. Game Time makes up the next 15-20 minutes of our lesson time: Students review music concepts learned in previous lessons and learn new concepts through movement, singing, games, and “fun sheets.”
3. Last 10-15 minutes of a group lesson: Students move to the keyboard to apply new skills and concepts and conclude the lesson with ensemble playing.
Benefits of Group Piano Lessons
Learning to play the piano is learning to become a musician. A good musician knows how to read notes and rhythms independently and can maintain his own part an ensemble.
During group piano lessons, we learn strong musicianship skills through movement, singing, games, and writing activities.
In a group setting, students play in what can be referred to as a piano band. Many pianists go on to play for choirs and soloists without the training necessary to play with other musicians. In group piano lessons, everyone plays in an ensemble, thus building the skills needed for strong solo playing and accompanying.
Pianists often suffer from performance anxiety. In group piano lessons, students play for one another frequently in a safe, supported environment, thus reducing the cause of anxiety in advanced pianists.
Group lessons are perfect for young beginners. Contact us today to get enrolled.