The Keyboard Touch, Inc.
Keyboard for Juniors
Level 1: Basic staff and note reading
Rhythm basics and usage of metranome and rhythm styles
Composition in Treble and Bass Clef.
Orchestration and musical styles
Ear training - notation and rhythmic
Technique and scales
Memorization and performance skills
Level 2: Expanded note reading and sight reading
Dynamics, balance and independence of hands
Pedal usage
Duets
Composition with lyrics and harmonization
Articulation and phrasing
Early classical style and exercises
Level 3: Urtext editions of classical composers.
Advanced rhythmic structure
Period styles of music from Baroque to Contemporary
Early Hadyn, Mozart and Beethoven
Technique from Gurlitt, Turk and Czerny
Ensemble playing and performing
Program Details - Three Levels
Music . . .
strengthens confidence
teaches goal-setting skills
increases spatial intelligence
instills self-motivation
expands self-expression
ald lets imagination sour.
"Your students have an ease at the piano and they exhibit a steady beat, good counting, dynamics and attention to detail following every mark on the page. It is really a pleasure to listen to so many well-prepared, polished students and see them enjoying music too." Deborah Gillette - Judge for the National Guild of PIano Teachers.
What the Experts Say
This fun and innovative program is offered to piano and keyboard students for beginners ages 6 - 8 and 9 - 12. We offer three 12-week progressive levels that teach note-reading, rhythm, composition, theory and ear training in a group setting. Each session ends with a performance for family and friends. This program prepares children for private lessons.
Classes Start April 14, 2007
"I heard good balance, articulation, shading and musicianship in many areas as well as accuracy and solid skills in the basic areas." Rosemary Mallie - Judge for the American College of Musicians.
"Her students dislplay very expressive and lyrical playing. Their performance style shows flair as well as technical expertise. Brilliant and dramatic playing for children so young!"
Lynn Wagner - Teacher and Judge for the Music Teachers National Association.