Fun Beginner Piano Lessons:
Alfred's Premier Piano Course
For beginners aged 3-5 I use the method "We Hear and Play", which emphasises the acquisition of perfect pitch, a strong sense of rhythm and the ability to read music through the use of coloured notes. Information can be found by clicking here.
For beginners aged 5 and above I like to use the Alfred's Premier Piano Course because it has a steadily paced and fun approach to learning the piano. The way sight reading is introduced is ideal because students learn to read by interval patterns and landmark notes rather than getting used to reading finger numbers or being trapped in one hand position (like other popular methods). CD's are included with the Lesson and Performance books so that students can hear both a practice and performance speed at home. Performance, sight reading and technique is well integrated in this course, and provides a wonderful foundation for progressing through higher grades of piano.
There are currently 8 levels in this course (Level 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3, 4, 5, 6).
Level 5 of the Premier Piano Course is at the same level as AMEB Grade 1 or Grade 2.
If a student can progress through a new Level each term, he or she will be playing at AMEB Grade 2 level within 2 years. If a student is especially talented or hard working, progress will be much faster.
Below is a video that describes this course (the boy's technique is not ideal, but you get an idea of Level 2B pieces). More information can be found at www.premierpianocourse.com
For beginners aged 5 and above I like to use the Alfred's Premier Piano Course because it has a steadily paced and fun approach to learning the piano. The way sight reading is introduced is ideal because students learn to read by interval patterns and landmark notes rather than getting used to reading finger numbers or being trapped in one hand position (like other popular methods). CD's are included with the Lesson and Performance books so that students can hear both a practice and performance speed at home. Performance, sight reading and technique is well integrated in this course, and provides a wonderful foundation for progressing through higher grades of piano.
There are currently 8 levels in this course (Level 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3, 4, 5, 6).
Level 5 of the Premier Piano Course is at the same level as AMEB Grade 1 or Grade 2.
If a student can progress through a new Level each term, he or she will be playing at AMEB Grade 2 level within 2 years. If a student is especially talented or hard working, progress will be much faster.
Below is a video that describes this course (the boy's technique is not ideal, but you get an idea of Level 2B pieces). More information can be found at www.premierpianocourse.com