GROUP Piano LESSONS
FALL 2018 BEGINNER CLASSES
Fall 2018 group classes begin the week of September 10th and end the week of December 3rd (twelve weeks). Click to view the full schedule on the academy calendar.
Young Beginner (1st-3rd Grade) |
Older Beginner (4th-6th Grade) |
Tuesdays 11AM - 12PM |
Tuesdays 12 - 1 PM |
Fridays 4:30 - 5:30 PM |
Thursdays 4:45 - 5:45 PM |
Saturdays 8:30 - 9:30 AM |
Saturdays 10:30 - 11:30 AM |
registration
tuition - $300
Tuesday classes occur during off-peak hours and are offered at a reduced rate of $270.
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INCLUDED IN TUITION
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If you would like to sign-up for a group class, please fill out the form below. Someone will be in touch soon to confirm availability and complete payment. All spaces are first come, first served.
Curriculum and Instructors
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At Family Piano Academy, we use the Diamond Piano Method. Created by FPA founder, Gerry Diamond, the Diamond Piano Method (DPM) is unique to our studio and unlike any other program you will find in the Triangle.
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What is the Diamond Piano Method?
- Proven methodology with over 2 decades of student success.
- Beginner-intermediate curriculum with unique, solfege-based, "hands-on" theory component.
- Improvisation taught in concert with traditional reading and technical development.
- Songs with pop-music sensibilities to capture student interest.
- Online games, tests and videos that tie directly to the curriculum.
- Unparalleled online support for teachers, students and parents
Young beginner class
The young beginner class, geared toward 1st-3rd graders, will cover the first three Pods (chapters) of our curriculum.
Pod 1- G Clef Gets Going
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Tamara Peters * tamara@familypianoacademy.com
Tamara began her teaching career as an elementary music teacher, spending a majority of her time working with grades K-2. After seven years, Tamara left the classroom to become a private piano and voice teacher. Her experience in the classroom has helped her develop strategies to help young children understand complex music theory concepts. Games and hands-on activities are used to practice rhythm and note-reading and students are taught strategies for practicing at home. Read Tamara's full bio on the staff page.
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GERRY DIAMOND * GERRY@familypianoacademy.com
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OLDER beginner classThe older beginner class, geared toward 4th-6th graders, will cover the first five Pods (chapters) of our curriculum.
Pods 1-3 Outlined Under Young Beginners Pod 4 - Three-Four Time
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Gerry is the owner of Family Piano Academy and author of the Diamond Piano Method. He has taught individuals and group classes for over 20 years. Thanks to the strong music theory foundation developed when learning with the Diamond Piano Method, several of his students have gone on to become composers and songwriters. Gerry is excited to try out the new MIDI Assessor in a group setting. Read Gerry's full bio on the staff page.
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STRUCTURE
Group piano lessons are one hour in length and serve 4-6 students. Group lessons utilize a teaching console that allows each student to hear any combination of his or her piano, the teacher piano, the teacher microphone, and the other students' pianos. These features enable both distraction free practice time and the opportunity to play in an ensemble setting.
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MIDI ASSEssOR
We recently launched a feature on the practice portal that allows you to plug your keyboard into a computer. The program will listen to your playing and offer instant feedback!
It also includes settings that allow you to adjust the tempo, play only small sections of a song, or practice hands separately. |
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Not only is this a great tool for at-home practice — it’s a game changer for group instruction. Students continue to get accurate feedback during independent practice time so the instructor can rotate around the class and offer individualized help to students.