Beginner training plan
Your first lessonThe first lesson is always learning how to orient ourselves with the keyboard (key names, how to find them, how to build Major and minor scales), how to hold the hands, etc.
Lesson 2-3From there, we start in lesson books and get accustomed to using the fingers independently and get more used to playing the keys by their note names.
Lesson 4-10Generally toward the 10th (ish) lesson we begin learning how to read lined music while increasing the ability of the hands and fingers to play independently.
Lesson 11+From there, we begin to increase the complexity of the music we can play through the lessons in the book, we increase finger dexterity through scales and exercises, and we will also begin learning specific songs the student wants to learn. Typically those are done through mimicry until the student's ability to read music reaches the level of the song they are wanting to learn.
Advanced training plan
Your first lessonFirst lesson is assessing where you currently are and identifying areas of opportunity for growth.
Lesson 2-3This will be determined by the initial assessment. Possibilities might be working on finger dexterity, or learning the full range of scales and key signatures, or could be a focus on ear training, or maybe you're a skilled player but want to improve sight reading ability. We will begin to develop a plan for what you need during these sessions.
