Fundamentals
Learn fundamental scales with finger patterns including major, minor, pentatonic, modes, blues, etc.
Learn the intervals which provide the foundations for melody and harmony.
Music Theory
Learn chord theory for triads and extensions, including inversions.
Develop an understanding of functional harmony and voice leading using musical examples to provide context.
Repertoire Development
Develop strategies for learning music from a range of musical genres.
Analyze the scales, chords, and theoretical concepts used to construct the repertoire being studied
Music Reading
Develop the ability to read music from the grand staff, lead sheets, and chord charts.
Improvisation
Develop the ability to improvise music within a structured framework utilizing theoretical knowledge and musical intuition.
Practice improvising duets to build collaboration skills, aka jamming.
Performance/Recording
Record professional-sounding recordings of repertoire, original songs, and improvisations.
Develop the skills required to prepare a performance-ready piece of repertoire for a recital or other performance setting.
Collaboration
Develop skills for collaborating with other instrumentalists/vocalists by practicing ensemble play during lessons.
Ear Training
Practice the ability to learn music by ear by recognizing scales, chords, and melody lines through listening and recreating them on the keyboard.
Music History
Develop an understanding of the cultural and musical landscape in which the music being studied was created and the unique features of the songwriter/composer’s life and musical intent.
Songwriting/Composition
Students are encouraged to further explore concepts from the lesson and their own musical and lyrical ideas through songwriting and music composition.
Learn principles for writing effective melodies and harmonies.