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• Keyboard Basics:

  • Learn piano layout (white and black keys).

  • Proper posture and hand positioning.

• Finger Exercises:

  • Five-finger patterns (C-G).

  • Introduction to C Major scale (1 octave).

• Music Theory:

  • Notes on the staff (treble and bass clef).

  • Basic rhythms: whole, half, and quarter notes.

  • Simple time signatures (4/4).

• Basic Techniques:

  • Play legato (smooth) and staccato (short) notes.

  • Practice simple chords (C, G, F).

• Repertoire:

  • Single-hand melodies (e.g., "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star").

  • Two-hand simple pieces with chords.

• Additional Skills:

  • Sight reading short pieces.

  • Basic ear training (high vs. low notes).

  • Simple improvisation using the C Major scale.

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• Scales and Arpeggios:

  • Major and minor scales (2 octaves, hands together).

  • Arpeggios in root position and inversions.

• Technical Skills:

  • Legato, staccato, and dynamic control (p, f, crescendos, decrescendos).

  • Hanon or Czerny exercises for finger strength and agility.

• Music Theory:

  • Triads and inversions (major, minor, diminished).

  • Chord progressions (I-IV-V-I).

  • Introduction to key signatures with up to 4 sharps/flats.

  • Dotted rhythms and syncopation.

• Repertoire:

  • Classical pieces: Sonatinas (e.g., Clementi, Kuhlau) and Bach minuets.

  • Romantic pieces (e.g., Burgmüller’s “Arabesque”).

  • Simplified versions of pop or jazz pieces.

• Sight Reading and Ear Training:

  • Read intermediate-level pieces with both hands.

  • Identify intervals, chords, and rhythmic patterns by ear.

• Improvisation and Creativity:

  • Improvise simple melodies with left-hand chords.

  • Experiment with basic composition (ABA form).

• Performance Practice:

  • Prepare and polish 2-3 pieces for informal recitals or recordings.

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• Scales and Arpeggios:

  • All major and minor scales (4 octaves, varying dynamics and tempos).

  • Arpeggios in all keys, including inversions and hands together.

  • Chromatic scales and contrary motion.

• Technical Skills:

  • Etudes by Chopin, Liszt, or Czerny for technique and speed.

  • Master complex articulations: legato, staccato, accents, and trills.

  • Advanced pedaling techniques (half-pedal, soft pedal, and tonal control).

• Music Theory:

  • Complex chords: diminished, augmented, and seventh chords.

  • Modulation to distant keys and chromatic progressions.

  • Rhythmic complexity: polyrhythms (3 against 2, 5 against 4) and irregular time signatures.

• Repertoire:

  • Baroque: Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier or Partitas.

  • Classical: Beethoven sonatas (e.g., Appassionata or Pathétique).

  • Romantic: Chopin etudes, nocturnes, and ballades; Liszt concert studies.

  • Impressionist: Debussy preludes, Ravel's works.

  • Modern/Contemporary: Jazz standards, minimalistic pieces (e.g., Philip Glass).

• Sight Reading and Ear Training:

  • Sight-read advanced scores with key changes and multi-voice textures.

  • Recognize chromatic and complex harmonies by ear.

• Interpretation and Expression:

  • Develop phrasing, rubato, and emotional expression.

  • Master voicing and tone production for melodic lines and harmonies.

• Improvisation and Composition:

  • Improvise in jazz, blues, and classical styles.

  • Compose short pieces using advanced harmonies and forms (sonata, fugue).

• Performance Preparation:

  • Prepare and perform a polished program (3-5 contrasting pieces).

  • Focus on stage presence, memorization, and expressive delivery.