Piano Program
The purpose of this course is to teach the student the basic and even intermediate concepts of piano interpretation, starting with warm-ups, techniques, and methodologies. Since this is an individually tailored program, the repertoire has a bit more flexibility, and the student can choose which genre they want to focus on in the end.
Objectives
- Learn the appropriate warm-ups and stretches to prevent injuries.
- Learn the proper hand position on the piano to avoid tension buildup.
- Practice scales, technique, and mechanical exercises to achieve finger dexterity.
- Learn to read chord charts and sheet music to facilitate learning and ease on the instrument.
Stages
Awareness
- Learn the warm-up and stretching exercises for the entire upper body, which is the most used in piano performance.
- Learn the proper hand position on the piano, mirror scales, the most ergonomic finger positions, and some easy songs to introduce the piano.
- Introduction to some methodologies developed for the piano, such as Hanon and Czerny, to help the student acquire new skills and dexterity.
- Learn the basic concepts of sheet music reading.
- Learn all major and minor scales with their respective fingerings and corresponding chords.
Fundamentals
- Work with some conventional classical pieces such as Bach’s minuets.
- The in-depth study will be conducted in the genre that the student is interested in; however, the student will have to participate in the general ensembles of the School.
- Work with some conventional classical pieces such as Bach’s minuets.
In-depth Study
The in-depth study will focus on the genre in which the student is interested. However, the student will also need to participate in the general ensembles of the School.
