Learn how to play the Piano in 5 weeks! from Amos Jershon
Learn how to play the Piano in 5 weeks! from Amos Jershon
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I teach: how to play the Piano in 5 weeks!

Learn to play piano in 5 weeks with this beginner-friendly guide, covering essential techniques and simple songs.

About ed-lesson

Unlock the fundamentals of piano playing with this comprehensive 5-week course designed for beginners. In just five weeks, you’ll gain the skills to confidently play basic piano pieces with both hands, read and interpret simple sheet music, and understand essential music theory concepts. This course covers proper hand positioning, finger techniques, and performance of basic scales and chords. With tailored instruction and progressive lessons, you’ll build a solid foundation and enjoy a rewarding musical journey.

Overview

Level

Basic
Intermediate

Language

English

Location

Online

Google Meet

What you will learn

Play basic piano pieces with both hands.

Read and interpret simple sheet music.

Understand fundamental music theory concepts.

Develop proper hand positioning and finger techniques.

Perform basic scales and chords confidently.

My teaching method

My teaching method is based on what the student needs. I believe that by guiding and providing what they need will help them enjoy their journey on playing the piano for 5 weeks!

My experience and knowledge

I have 4 years of experience teaching piano to students from diverse backgrounds across the globe. This international experience has allowed me to adapt my teaching methods to meet the unique needs of each student, ensuring they develop a strong foundation and a genuine love for playing the piano.

Content

Week 1: Introduction to Piano Basics

  • Objectives:

    • Understand the layout of the piano keyboard.

    • Learn proper posture, hand positioning, and finger numbering.

    • Introduction to basic music theory (note names, the musical alphabet, and the concept of rhythm).

  • Activities:

    • Familiarization with the piano keys (white and black keys, octaves).

    • Simple finger exercises to develop coordination.

    • Clapping and counting exercises to understand basic rhythm.

    • Learn and play the C major scale with the right hand.

Week 2: Reading Music and Playing Simple Melodies

  • Objectives:

    • Begin reading sheet music (treble clef and bass clef).

    • Play simple melodies using one hand.

    • Introduction to time signatures and note values.

  • Activities:

    • Identify notes on the staff and match them to the piano keys.

    • Practice reading and playing simple pieces (e.g., "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star").

    • Reinforce rhythm through clapping exercises with different time signatures.

    • Practice the C major scale with both hands separately.

Week 3: Hands Coordination and Playing with Both Hands

  • Objectives:

    • Coordinate both hands to play together.

    • Introduction to simple chords and basic harmony.

  • Activities:

    • Practice playing scales with both hands simultaneously (e.g., C major, G major).

    • Learn simple chord progressions (e.g., I-IV-V in C major).

    • Combine chords with melodies to play simple songs (e.g., "Ode to Joy").

    • Emphasize slow practice to build hand independence and coordination.

Week 4: Exploring Dynamics and Expression

  • Objectives:

    • Develop a sense of dynamics (playing loud and soft) and expression in music.

    • Continue building repertoire with more complex pieces.

  • Activities:

    • Introduce dynamic markings (e.g., piano, forte, crescendo, decrescendo).

    • Practice playing scales and simple pieces with varying dynamics.

    • Learn a new piece that incorporates dynamics and expression (e.g., "Fur Elise" excerpt).

    • Focus on playing smoothly and expressively, paying attention to phrasing.

Week 5: Review, Performance, and Next Steps

  • Objectives:

    • Review all concepts learned over the course.

    • Prepare a piece for performance.

    • Discuss next steps for continued piano learning.

  • Activities:

    • Recap scales, chords, reading music, and dynamics.

    • Choose a favorite piece from the course to refine and perform.

    • Conduct a small recital or recording session to showcase progress.

    • Provide personalized feedback and suggest further learning resources.

Available hours

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$3000

Available hours

Jun 2025
S1
M2
T3
W4
T5
F6
S7
S8
M9
T10
W11
T12
F13
S14
S15
M16
T17
W18
T19
F20
S21
S22
M23
T24
W25
T26
F27
S28
S29
M30
01:00 - 02:00
02:00 - 03:00
03:00 - 04:00
04:00 - 05:00

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