Experiencing Piano for Kids
Experiencing Piano consists of a one-year curriculum of Group Piano for beginning piano students ages 7-9. 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. Activities included music reading, improvisation, ear training, rhythm training, creative movement, and ensemble playing.
Fall 2026
- Experiencing Piano Ages 7-9
- Dates: Monday's September 21-November 30 (10-week session, no class on Nov. 23)
- Time: 4:00-4:50pm
- Location: Sinquefield Music Center - room 380 (1101 University Ave)
- Cost: $300 (due by 3PM on Sept. 21)
- Students will need to purchase these books and bring them to every class: Faber Piano Adventures, Primer Level, 2nd Edition Lesson Book and Theory Book
Please use the Community Music Program application. Some of the questions will not pertain to this course, but this is our current process. A separate application for Experiencing Piano will be active for future classes. At the end of the application in the comments section please put down that you want to enroll in Experiencing Piano for Kids.
A confirmation email/payment link will be sent after your application is submitted.
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 Alyssa Bauman'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.
Email is the best way to reach us!
Curtis Pavey
Assistant Professor, Piano Pedagogy and Performance
cpqg8@missouri.edu
Joanna Griffith
Community Music at Mizzou Coordinator
muasmusicoutreach@missouri.edu