This schedule is an easy way for the inexperienced group teacher to begin group instruction in a non-threatening way. The private lesson is usually spent on the perfection of repertoire and technique while the partner lesson focuses on functional skills and ensemble repertoire. Only one keyboard instrument is required. Weekly Group Lesson Combines with Weekly Private Lesson -In this setting each student has both a group lesson and a private lesson during the week. The size of the large group will depend upon the number of keyboards available.
Instruction is most effective when there are no more than two students assigned to each keyboard.
New concepts are usually introduced in the group lesson. In addition, such skills as ear training, improvisation, composition, sight reading, rhythm drills and ensembles are covered in the group. Students often play their performance repertoire for each other as well. The private lesson focuses on individual technical needs and the perfection of performance repertoire. It can also be used to help the student with problems encountered in the group.