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Intermediate Piano

Class Name:

Intermediate Piano

Welcome to our exciting intermediate group piano class, tailor-made for musicians with prior piano or instrumental experience! This class is designed to meet the students at their level of proficiency level. This engaging class is perfect for students who are eager to take their skills to the next level. Our skilled instructor will guide you through more challenging pieces, as well as help you refine your technique and musical expression. For those with some prior piano experience, please bring your past piano music with you to class. Whether your goal is to perform or play for personal fulfillment, our intermediate group piano class will nurture your talents and ignite your passion for music even further.

Classes will meet in the Stiefel Theatre Green Room.

Instructor:

Lori Persigehl

Schedule:

4 day workshop- June 4, 11, 18, & 25 from 2:10 to 3:00 PM

Class Size:

Minimum 3; Maximum 6

Age Range:

8 to adult

Materials Required:

Please bring a folder for handouts.

Students without any current music will need Faber Accelerated Piano Adventures for the Older Beginner: “Lesson,” and “Performance” books (available online or at SM Hanson Music). These books have tan covers.

If a student has taken lessons before, please bring past piano music books to the first class. Suggestions for intermediate lesson books will be made after the instructor and student visit about their piano goals.

Access to a piano or keyboard is needed for at-home practice. The Stiefel has Yamaha keyboards for students to use in class. Each student will have their own keyboard with headphones.

If you have questions about skill levels or books, please contact the instructor, LoriPersigehl, loripersigehl@yahoo.com.

Course Objectives

Students will review all notes on the staff and will learn:

Proficiency in playing with 2 hands

Introduction of finger numbers

Time Signatures

Staccato playing

Finger cross over/cross under