Description
Instructor: Julie Knerr Hague
Format: Ten prerecorded videos. Teachers will be granted access to the course page with video links for six months.
Suggested materials: Level 1 Pack or Level 1 Teacher Resources
Included as a perk of registration: 30% one-time discount code for Piano Safari materials
Course Syllabus
This course will provide a comprehensive journey through the six units of Level 1 of the Piano Safari Method. Level 1 is designed for students who begin their piano study at ages 6 – 10.
Video 1: Philosophy
- Materials related to Level 1
- Unit-based approach
- Types of pieces found in Level 1
- Rote and reading
- Stages of development
Video 2: Introductory Unit Part 1
- Basics
- Sample first lesson plan
Video 3: Introductory Unit Part 1
- Pieces in Introductory Unit
- Spiral approach to learning
- Preparation activities for Unit 1
- Assignments
Video 4: Unit 1 Part 1
- Pieces in Unit 1
- Seven Animal Techniques
Video 5: Unit 1 Part 2
- Pieces in Unit 1
- Lesson pacing and organization
- Preparation activities for Unit 2
Video 6: Unit 2
- Pieces in Unit 2
- Student experience so far
- Note – Hand – Keyboard awareness
Video 7: Unit 3
- Pieces in Unit 3
- Staff preparation activities
- Reading Unisons and 2nds on the Staff
- Note Name Connections
Video 8: Unit 4
- Pieces in Unit 4
- Reading Unisons and 3rds on the Staff
- Sight Reading & Rhythm Card ideas
Video 9: Unit 5
- Pieces in Unit 5
- Reading 2nds and 3rds on the Staff
- Mini Recitals
Video 10: Conclusion
- Recap of activities and ideas
