Experiencing Piano for Kids
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Experiencing Piano is the only program at Mizzou that offers group instruction exclusively to young beginner pianists ages 5-9. Lessons are taught on campus by Mizzou piano majors.
Experiencing Piano consists of a one-year curriculum of Group Piano for beginning piano students ages 5-9. Through the group instruction, students learn the fundamentals of music reading and music-making at the piano. The primary goals of the program are to develop creative thinking skills and basic musicianship. Tools used are improvisation, ear training, rhythm training, creative movement and ensemble playing.
Summer '24 Offerings
- Experiencing Piano Ages 5-6
- Dates: Monday's June 3-July 22 (8-week session)
- Time: 6:00-6:50pm
- Location: Sinquefield Music Center - room 380 (1101 University Ave)
- Students will need an acoustic piano or full-size digital keyboard for daily practice
- Experiencing Piano Ages 7-9
- Dates: Monday's June 3-July 22 (8-week session)
- Time: 7:00-7:50pm
- Location: Sinquefield Music Center - room 380 (1101 University Ave)
- Students will need an acoustic piano or full-size digital keyboard for daily practice
Summer '24 Tuition: $150 (excluding textbook)
Experiencing Piano for Kids 5-6 textbooks to be purchased by parent:
The Music Tree Lesson Book
The Music Tree Activities Book
Experiencing Piano for Kids 7-9 textbooks to be purchased by parent:
My First Piano Adventure Lesson Book
My First Piano Adventure Writing Book
Payment: A link to pay online will be sent to you after filling out an application.
Summer '24 Registration and Payment Deadline: May 28, 2024
Summer '24 Application - There is a waitlist for both courses.
An acoustic or digital piano with 88 weighted keys is required for practice at home
Students will be required to practice regularly throughout the week. Daily practice at home needs to be as important as completing homework for school.
Practice time will begin at around 15 minutes a day and will lengthen to around 30 minutes by the end of the semester.
Parents are encouraged to attend the lessons/classes. This will equip parents to monitor practice at home.
Parents are asked to facilitate, encourage, and aid in practice at home. Any concerns or issues should be immediately brought to Ms. Speed's attention.
Refund Policy
In the event that Experiencing Piano group classes need to transition to online classes/rehearsals, no refunds will be offered. The student will have the option to continue with online instruction or continue with the course once in-person instruction resumes.