Piano Classes for Beginners
Fall 2022
Homeschool Piano Classes:
Early Elementary (beginners age K-3)
Early Elementary II (K-3 with prior experience)
Homeschool Piano II (grades 4-5 with prior experience)
Preteen/ Teen (6th grade and up, beginners or limited experience)
*Homeschool classes are taught on Thursdays, and times will be determined once enrollment is determined.
General Class Piano:
Early Elementary (beginners age K-3)- Fridays from 4-5.
Early Elementary II (Age K-3 with one year prior experience)- Thursdays 4:30-5:30
Homeschool Piano 2- Thursdays from 2-3 PM
Teen Piano 1- Thursdays from 3-4 PM
Other classes will be offered and created as needed.
Description of piano Class:
This group piano class will meet once weekly for 50 minutes. Led by a Kodaly-certified music educator, this course uses a fun and exciting approach to music literacy and piano instruction.
Course Instructor: Melissa Surman
Required Course Materials: all classes require the purchase of books as determined by the instructor
Cost: $20 per week of each month paid at the first class of each month
Individual Piano and Singing Lessons
Monday and Friday (times determined by families and instructor)
Description:
Individual/ private lessons feature one-on-one instruction from the instructor. They are usually given at her home studio in Delhi Township. Online lessons are also offered. Included in a 30 minute lesson is study in note reading, rote performance, improvisation, rhythm, and theory. In a 45 minute lesson, more advanced repertoire can be studied, as well as scales, chords, and other topics. Two recitals a year are included. Students may begin taking lessons anytime during the semester as long as the time slot is available.
30 minute lesson- $20
45 minute lesson- $30
60 minute lesson- $40
*private lessons are taught at the home studio of Melissa Surman unless otherwise arranged.
Performance Opportunities
Spring Recital TBD
There are two recital opportunities a year for students of Gloria Music Studio. One occurs at the end of the fall semester, which usually features Christmas music and classic repertoire. The other takes place at the end of the spring semester. These performances are a fun time for students to meet one another and showcase their accomplishments. Students are strongly encouraged to participate, although it is not required.
*Reception to follow performance
Location
All group piano classes are taught at Delhi Hills Baptist Church. The address is 5421 Foley Road, Cincinnati, Ohio. Private lessons are taught at the home of Melissa Surman in Delhi. The address is given once a lesson time is assigned.