Group piano provides a complete musical experience as an atmosphere for children and teaches theory, technique, creativity and performance. Continuing piano students may attend this class to increase their knowledge of the piano and further develop performance skills. Students should have a thorough knowledge of major scales and experience playing and constructing major and minor triads. For students 12 years or older, but exceptions can be made with the instructor's permission. This group piano workshop will introduce music reading, technique and theory.
Careful attention is given to hand placement and technique.
Intermediate Guitar Class Students review bar chords and then cover basic forms of seventh chords and other four note chords. Major, pentatonic and blues scales are introduced as well as their use in improvising. Note reading and song playing are continued. Guitar Performance Ensemble Guitarists can learn repertoire, control of dynamics, the ability to interact creatively with others and increase their self-confidence in performance situations. Students will work to develop their sight reading skills, their understanding of scales, modes and arpeggios and all that is central to the improvisor's craft.