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About the Piano Fundamental Course:

Our Piano Fundamental course is designed to introduce the student to the piano with emphasis on the right techniques and basic knowledge required to progress to a higher level. The main objective of this course is to ignite the spark or interest in piano playing. 

The building blocks of piano playing and general musicianship such as scales, chords, rhythm and “sight reading” are introduced along with fun pieces for this level of piano playing.

Prerequisites:

• Age 6 years and above.
• Instrument (Piano).
• Interest in music and learning piano.
• No formal prerequisites are required, although a basic understanding of music and ability to read simple musical notation would be beneficial.

Topics Covered:

• Posture and Fingering
• C Major Scale
• Chromatic Scale
• C Major Chord
• Foundation Level Pieces 
• Sight Reading

Assessment: Assessment will be based on a combination of quizzes, assignments, listening exercises, and a final project that may involve composition or analysis of a chosen musical piece.

Teaching Methods: The course will be taught through a mix of lectures, demonstrations, listening exercises, group discussions, and practical exercises using musical instruments or virtual tools.

Learning Outcomes:

As students complete this course they will be equipped with all the essential knowledge and skills that serve as a solid foundation for further studies in music education. All in all, by the end of this course students will be able to:

• Gain a basic understanding of the working of a piano.
• To sit down at the piano and practice consistently.
• Learn about general musical concepts such as – Genres, Timing, Rhythm, Melody etc.
• Unlock the basic exercises to coordinate both hands.
• Perform sight reading and know what is: Treble Clef, Bass Clef, Ledger Lines and a few Landmark Notes.
• Play fun piano pieces and songs.

What Students Get:

• Classes, Performances and Workshops
• Weekly Feedback and Regular PTMs
• Assessments and Certification
• Learn Exam Curriculum-based Songs + Bonus songs
• Music exams by Trinity College of Music, London OR Rockschool, UK

Class Options:

• 2 class per week for 45 mins (6 months) or
• 1 class per week for 60 mins (9 months)

Price:

• INR 26,500 (inclusive of GST)

About the Piano Initial Course:

The Piano Initial course is aimed at strengthening the student’s foundation of piano playing and technique with an increased focus on posture, fingering, theory and melodic recall. The most important objective of this course is to introduce unique piano arrangements of contemporary hits from different eras. Students will learn different styles such as Blues, Jazz, Film, Pop and Rock. 

The lessons have been designed to increase the students’ level of sight-reading with slightly longer pieces of higher difficulty [involving the treble and bass clef at the same time]. They will get a better understanding of scales, chords and basic arpeggios. During the course they will master some basic classical repertoire and enter the world of classical piano solos. As they complete the course they will be able to crack the Initial Grade Certificate from any recognised board ( RSL/Trinity exams).

Prerequisites:

• Age 6 years and above.
• Instrument (Piano).
• Interest in music and learning piano.
• Foundation Certificate (Music Pandit/ RSL/ Trinity/ LCM or any Equivalent Board ) or at least 1 year of formal keyboard/piano training/experience.

Topics Covered:

• Posture and Fingering
• Scales (as per examination requirements – Major Scale, Minor Scale, Pentatonic Scale)
• Triads, Broken Chords and Arpeggios
• Inversions of C Major
• Melody, Tempo, Dynamics, Time Signature
• Coordination and Balance
• Initial Grade Repertoire (Exam Pieces)
• Sight Reading
• Essential Preliminary Classical Repertoire 

Assessment: Assessment will be based on a combination of quizzes, assignments, listening exercises, and performances.

Teaching Methods: The course will be taught through a mix of lectures, demonstrations, listening exercises, group discussions, and practical exercises using musical instruments or virtual tools.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course, students will:

• Gain a technical understanding of initial grade repertoire.
• Be able to analyse and perform pieces involving both the treble and bass clef with ease.
• Develop the skill to include basic articulation and dynamics in every performance. Such as Piano, Forte and Mezzo Forte. Also grasp the initial understanding and execution of a Slur.
• Improve their general musicianship with respect to sight reading, aural ability and general knowledge.
• Improved basic foundation of piano playing with an increased focus on coordination of Quarter Notes between hands. 
• Showcase increased overall endurance with slightly longer pieces. 
• Gain a better understanding of harmony with new inversions of the basic triads and form arpeggios.
• Master all the essential scales, arpeggios and techniques for the initial grade exam. 
• Be prepared for Initial Grade Certificate exam from any recognised board (RSL/Trinity).

What Students Get:

• Classes, Performances and Workshops
• Weekly Feedback and Regular PTMs
• Assessments and Certification
• Learn Exam Curriculum-based Songs + Bonus songs
• Music exams by Trinity College of Music, London OR Rockschool, UK

Class Options:

• 2 class per week for 45 mins (6 months) or
• 1 class per week for 60 mins (9 months)

Price:

• INR 26,500 (inclusive of GST)

About the Piano Level 1 Course:

This is the perfect piano course to amp up a student’s basic piano playing skills and graduate to a better level of piano playing, mastering the essential core concepts with slightly harder but fun pieces and songs. The objective of this course is to introduce students to piano arrangements with syncopated rhythm structures and long slurs/ phrases. Compound time signatures are also an important aspect at this level. 

Students can increase their level of sight-reading with counting techniques and learn to recognize more notes at a time. They will gain a better understanding of musical concepts such as scale and chords by learning some new keys and exercises/etudes. They will have access to a refined repertoire of Grade 1 standard and perform them confidently with the right dynamics and articulation. Finally as they progress through the course they will be able to crack the Grade 1 Certificate from any recognised international music exam board (RSL/Trinity).

Prerequisites:

• Age 7 years and above.
• Instrument (Piano).
• Interest in music and learning piano.
• Initial Grade Certificate (Music Pandit/ RSL/ Trinity or any Equivalent Board) or at least 1 year of formal keyboard/piano training/experience.

Topics Covered:

• Cycle of Fifths
• Scales (as per examination requirements – Chromatic Scale – Major, Minor, Harmonic, and Melodic)
• Triads, Broken Chords and Arpeggios
• Legato and Staccato
• Slur, Time Signature, Key Signature, Harmony
• Melodic Recall
• Inversions and Voicings
• Improvisation
• Initial Grade Repertoire (Exam Pieces)
• Sight Reading
• Essential Grade 1 Classical Repertoire  

Assessment: Assessment will be based on a combination of quizzes, assignments, listening exercises, and performances.

Teaching Methods: The course will be taught through a mix of lectures, demonstrations, listening exercises, group discussions, and practical exercises using musical instruments or virtual tools.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course, students will:

• Gain the ability to grasp slurs and execute phrases using the right dynamics.
• Have a better understanding of chord voicings and progressions.
• Develop improved general musicianship with respect to sight reading, aural ability and general knowledge.
• Benefit from a solid foundation of piano playing with an increased focus on coordination of quarter notes and eighth notes [syncopation included].
• Have access to classical/contemporary repertoire.
• Gain a better understanding of song structures, theoretical concepts and piano techniques.
• Master all the essential scales, arpeggios and techniques for the Grade 1 exam. 
• Be prepared for Grade 1 Certificate exam from any recognised board (RSL/Trinity).

What Students Get:

• Classes, Performances and Workshops
• Weekly Feedback and Regular PTMs
• Assessments and Certification
• Learn Exam Curriculum-based Songs + Bonus songs
• Music exams by Trinity College of Music, London OR Rockschool, UK

Class Options:

• 2 class per week for 45 mins (6 months) or
• 1 class per week for 60 mins (9 months)

Price:

• INR 26,500 (inclusive of GST)

About the Piano Level 2 Course:

The piano level 2 course focuses on mastering all the foundational blocks of piano playing before entering into the intermediate level. This is the last beginner level course which reviews all the topics from Foundation, Initial and Grade 1 levels. 

A solid understanding of basic music theory, practice techniques, dynamic execution of pieces, shaping and articulation of phrases, scale fluency and precision during chord/harmony changes are the crux of this course. 

Students will learn about chord extensions, voicings and jazz harmony and enter the world of jazz. They will master famous standard classical repertoire from the classical and romantic era which can be performed at recitals and concerts. All in all, they will be able to crack the Grade 2 certificate exam from any recognised international music exam board (RSL/Trinity).

Prerequisites:

• Age 8 years and above.
• Instrument (Piano).
• Interest in music and learning piano.
• Grade 1 Certificate (Music Pandit/ RSL/ Trinity or any Equivalent Board) or at least 2 years of formal keyboard/piano training/experience.

Topics Covered:

• Dynamics & Articulation.
• Modes and Arpeggios
• Scales (as per examination requirements – Blues Scale – Minor Scale)
• Similar Motion, Parallel Motion and Octave Scales
• Harmony, Melody, Grace Notes, Compound Time, 
• Harmonic and Natural Minor
• Coordination and Balance
• Inversions, Voicings and Chord Extensions – Diminished and 7th Chords, Augmented
• Jazz, Rock, Pop Patterns
• Dynamics 
• Grade 2 Repertoire (Exam Pieces)
• Sight Reading – Level 2
• Essential Grade 2 Classical Repertoire

Assessment: Assessment will be based on a combination of quizzes, assignments, listening exercises, and performances.

Teaching Methods: The course will be taught through a mix of lectures, demonstrations, listening exercises, group discussions, and practical exercises using musical instruments or virtual tools.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course, students will:

• Gain a technical understanding of initial grade repertoire.
• Nurture their ability to analyse and perform pieces involving both the treble and bass clef with ease.
• Develop the skill to include basic articulation and dynamics in every performance. Such as Piano, Forte and Mezzo Forte. Also grasp the initial understanding and execution of a Slur.
• Benefit from overall improved general musicianship with respect to sight reading, aural ability and general knowledge.
• Increased focus on coordination of Quarter Notes between hands. 
• Have increased overall endurance with slightly longer pieces. 
• Gain a better understanding of harmony with new inversions of the basic triads and form arpeggios.
• Master all the essential scales, arpeggios and techniques for the initial grade exam. 
• Be prepared for Initial Grade Certificate exam from any recognised board (RSL/Trinity).

What Students Get:

• Classes, Performances and Workshops
• Weekly Feedback and Regular PTMs
• Assessments and Certification
• Learn Exam Curriculum-based Songs + Bonus songs
• Music exams by Trinity College of Music, London OR Rockschool, UK

Class Options:

• 2 class per week for 45 mins (6 months) or
• 1 class per week for 60 mins (9 months)

Price:

• INR 26,500 (inclusive of GST)