Little Mozarts Piano Classes
Ages 5-6 years
Group Piano Lessons in Richmond, Virginia
Become a Little Mozart!
Little Mozart Piano Classes use the piano as method for developing a wide-range of musical skills that are the building blocks of any musical instrument. These piano classes are the perfect beginning for young children who are anxious to play an instrument but not quite ready for private piano lessons. As young beginners, they are not ready to sit at the piano for a long time. They stand for short bits of time to practice their skills, then they’re off again to learn in other manners. Giving children an outlet for that energy then allows them the focus they need at the piano, where they can apply the skills they have learned away from the keyboard.
So how does group piano work for this age? In Little Mozarts (and all our piano classes) each child plays on a separate piano, meaning they can explore the full range of keys without “running into” a friend or having to take turns. The small teacher-student ratio provides time for the instructor to help each child on-on-one as well as guide the group as a whole. While learning “away from the piano” children engage with friends in whole-group learning activities that reinforce music and piano skills. Our innovative strategies for differentiation and cyclical learning structures mean that whilst our students learn and play together, they are able to further challenge themselves when needed. Each song has extension work that can be included after learning the base song. This means that no learner is left behind nor held back. We cover every learning style through our delivery and ensure that every learner thrives.
Do we have to have a piano at home? While an instrument and home practice is not required, home exploration is encouraged and can be done without a piano! Each student will receive a workbook that will go back and forth between class and home each week, and each page has at-home activities that can be enjoyed after learning the song in class. Families are also given access to online videos that demonstrate hand placement and allow children to watch, listen, sing, and play along. Little Mozarts is not a performance-driven class, and students are not “pushed” to move forward before they are ready. Rather, it is structured to help every child develop a strong foundation of skills while building their confidence through joyful classes.
Little Mozarts Piano Classes
Ages 5-6 years
What will we DO in class?
- Group activities and games to consolidate musical concepts and skills
- Continued activities and finger plays to enhance motor skills and finger dexterity
- Experience both solo and group playing every week
- Make new friends and work as a team
What will we LEARN in class?
- Pitch names and beginning notation
- Elements of dynamics, tempo, and articulation
- Beginning note values and rhythmic grouping
- Musical concepts and vocabulary
What will we PLAY in class?
- Five-finger songs in C Major Position
- Right and left hand variations
- Challenge pieces to extend learning as students are ready
What We Offer With Each Class:
Classes held Sept – May
2 workbooks each year
$30 one-time materials charge
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