A child's weekly progress at music lessons provides an opportunity to experience the achievement of long term goals a step at a time. In an age when many things are purchased and instant, the long term commitment of music lessons helps a child understand that some enjoyable things are achieved by his own efforts over a period of time. The process of learning and the student's own efforts bring him satisfaction. What to expect The goal of lessons is steady development of musical skills and the ability to perform confidently with good musical style. All students need basic theory skills to be able to perform with excellence and continue growing musically.
Students become proficient in major and minor scales, chord progressions, intervals etc.
These skills are not learned as an isolated detail, but as part the the music they are performing. Piano students acquire basic skills at varying ages because of the big variation in the ages when they begin. Students are encouraged to perform in school and community groups. Solo performance in recitals, community and church programs is desirable. Students are always working on solo literature as a part of their regular study.