Kindergarten and First Grade Group Lessons:

    Goal:
    To inspire a young student's love of music by exploring beginning piano techniques at a
    relaxed pace.

    Class Objectives:
    To begin building a solid musical foundation for the younger beginner by teaching pianistic
    technique, rhythm recognition, beginning note reading and playing songs.

    Activities:
    1. Solo piano pieces (each student heard individually each week)
    2. Finger exercises to establish proper hand position.
    3. Clapping and counting rhythms.
    4. Musical games to teach and reinforce musical concepts.
    5. Beginning note reading.
    6. Recital in May at the Lawrence Arts Center.

    Class Information:
    1. Class size 6-8 students.
    A. Classes taught by Eric and assistant teachers.
    B. Student teacher ratio 3-1.
    2. Class meets once a week for 30 minutes.
    3. Class times are offered after school. Daytime lessons in summer.
    4. Class cost $40.00 per month (billed monthly).
    5. Grades: Kindergarten and 1st.