Piano Teaching
Virginia has been teaching piano to children and adults, of all levels, for over 14 years. Piano lessons are one to one and focus on the right piano technique, music reading & interpretation and most importantly the enjoyment of music.
Piano lessons can be taken for leisure, school assistance or examination goals with a range of programs from modern to classical repertoire.
“Teaching music brings much joy in helping students develop to being able to play and produce music that they can share with their family and friends”.
Theory
Musical theory (musicianship) is a fundamental part of learning any musical instrument. The ability to read and interpret music provides great foundations in music understanding and appreciation for all instruments. Theory/Musicianship lessons can be taken as part of a piano lesson or as individual lessons.
Benefits of Learning Theory
- Improvements to both music writing and listening skills
- A better understanding in musical theory can improve piano (or any instrument) performance
- Provides great benefits to students studying music in primary or high school
- Lessons can complement school curriculum and/or progress through musicianship/theory exam levels
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
8VA MUSIC offers piano and theory lessons to students of any age or level. Lessons are one to one and are individually tailored based on student learning style, ability and experience.
Key Learning Objectives/Outcomes:
- Students will learn to perform a variety of songs on the piano suitable to skill level, increasing in difficulty and musicality as students progress.
- Students will learn to read music notation to facilitate their piano performance.
- Students will compose and create their own compositions for the piano using traditional and non-traditional notation.
- Students will develop their aural skills through playing, singing. clapping and listening.
- Students will learn key music terminology to assist in their musical understanding and expression.
- Students will be exposed to and gain an appreciation for a range of different musical styles.
- Students will develop their own sense of musical expression through these performance experiences.
- Learning objectives can also be developed for individual music theory and music technology skills.
Syllabus Alignment:
- 8VA MUSIC follows the AMEB music syllabus for students working towards graded exams (traditional or piano for leisure streams).
- Trinity and ABRSM syllabus are available upon request.
Contact Eight Above Music for more information and pricing details.