Beginner courses are offered at three levels. At level A, no previous musical background is needed. Included are basic music elements of note reading, rhythm and beginning technique in a five finger position and harmonization of simple melodies. Level B expands to playing with both hands in various positions, harmonization with chords and performance of easy pops and folk tunes. Level C continues with the development of technique to perform easy literature and familiar tunes with a variety of bass accompaniments, rhythms and style and beginning ensemble performance.
Theory is taught at all levels in conjunction with music performed.
Advanced Beginner classes are a continuation of the Beginner level classes. The student entering the Advanced Beginner class should have a basic knowledge of reading music, playing easy rhythms, and playing with both hands together with the use of chords in the C and the G hand positions. Intermediate courses are for students who have successfully completed the Beginner and Advanced Beginner courses, or have piano skills and knowledge of the basic music elements of note reading, theory, rhythm patterns and beginning technique to perform easy pops, folk tunes and early classics. Intermediate levels A, B, and C are each a 1-year course. As you progress through these levels, there is an expansion of technical concepts for developing your ability to move freely over the keyboard with continued development of rhythmic, harmonic and theoretical concepts.