Piano/Keyboard Classes and Lessons
BLAST OFF! With Piano (ages 6 to 9 years) Introduce your child to the fun of playing piano or keyboard! It's an advantage to begin the musical journey under the daily supervision of the teacher. Followed immediately by our weekly class or private lessons, this is the best way to get started. We offer one camp just before the summer class session and one just before fall classes. Meets for forty five minutes every day for 5 days.
Beginning Piano/Keyboard Classes
Our two-year piano/keyboard class program for children ages 6–9 provides an excellent preparation for private lessons. Students who progress through each level will emerge as independent musicians who can read, write, and create music. Grouped by age, each class includes 4-6 students. Classes meet weekly for 45 minutes.
These classes are designed for absolute beginners. Students who have taken music classes or lessons on any instrument should schedule private lessons.
The first year for 6-7 year olds targets rhythm development. Students learn to count while discovering keyboard geography. This level develops all fingers, and encourages the student to play at various locations on the keyboard.
The first year for ages 8-9 emphasizes counting and reading as notes are introduced one-by-one on the grand staff from Middle C up to G and Middle C down to A as well as harmonic seconds, thirds, and fourths. Eighth note rhythms are introduced in the first lesson. Fingering numbers are not included until later to ensure that students are really reading notes and not reading fingering numbers.
Adult classes focus on learning well-known songs, reading and understanding music notation, and playing expressively.
Private Piano Lessons
Piano lessons meet weekly for 30 minutes. Longer lessons are avaialable upon request.
Young beginners start in a classical piano method that emphasizes proper technique, reading music, and correct counting and rhythm.
Teens and adults may choose between a standard piano method based on classical music or a more popular approach learning to play chords with a lead sheet, a technique used by many musicians who play in contemporary music styles.
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Our Mission: To provide students of all ages with the skills and support they need to enjoy music for a lifetime.
Our Goal: To create a music community where people of all ages enjoy making music together.
View summer schedule.
View our academic year 2008-9 class schedule.
Reserve your spot today!
Classes fill fast.
HOW TO REGISTER: Because signatures are required, registration must be done in person at Great Northwest Music in the Town Center Plaza on G Street. Classes fill fast, so register early!
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