This is the final term of our beginners piano programme. For pianists who can play tunes and chords in simple keys, play legato and staccato and read music.
Learning modes and locations may be different depending on the course start date. Please check the location of your chosen course and read our guide to learning modes and locations to help you choose the right course for you.
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The course continues from ‘Piano/keyboards 1E’ and continues to develop greater fluency at the keyboard, with music notation and keyboard harmony. It also explores rhythmic vocabulary and dynamic contrasts using ABRSM Grade 1 standard repertoire. You will extend your knowledge of major and minor keys.
What will we cover?
- Extended work on rhythmical patterns - Development of legato technique - Development of finger staccato - Theoretical and practical of understanding of major and minor keys in pieces and studies - Harmonisation of simple melodies - Aural skills: develop your keyboard harmony skills alongside playing and theoretical work - Understanding different chord positions (inversions). - Level 1 course repertoire will work towards an approximate grade 1 standard. - Scales (over the year): C, G and F majors and A minor (harmonic and melodic, one octave). - Arpeggios in the same keys as scales (1 octave hands separately).
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
- Play and recognise basic chords I, IV and V chords - Play 3 major and 1 minor scales and arpeggios, 1 octave hands separately - Play and recognise forte and piano dynamics - Play with finger staccato - Play melodic lines with reliable legato technique - Play rhythms with quavers - Play simple tunes hands together with confident co-ordination and fluency.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
Students need to have been playing for over a year or have completed Piano/keyboards 1E and you will need to follow written and verbal instructions in English and engage in class discussions.
If you already have experience of playing piano and reading music, and are not sure about your level, you can download our: preparation piece for piano/Keyboards 1F .. If you can play this piece easily (with two weeks’ practice) then this class is the right level for you. We also recommend you study this music ready for the start of your class as it addresses many of the points already covered in the previous piano class.
If you need any further advice please take a moment to read our blog: Choosing a piano class at City lit which lists our full sequence of piano classes and you can always contact the music department directly (music@citylit.ac.uk).
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
All courses use Google Classroom to share materials and messages, including any homework tasks. You will learn through: - tutor explanation and demonstration - group playing and individual demonstration tasks To make good progress a regular practice routine is essential. We recommend a minimum of 20 minutes, 4-5 times per week.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
A notebook and pencil are useful for this class and students should have access to a keyboard or piano for practice between classes plus material, usually one or two printed books (approx. cost £10 each).
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
This course leads to ‘Piano/keyboards 2A’.
You may wish to support your learning through a focus on reading, writing and hearing music and musical patterns. For more details about musicianship and music theory please visit our blog: Musicianship and music theory at City lit which lists our full sequence of musicianship and music theory classes.
Simon has been working as a musician for nearly forty years, initially solely as a performer with occasional composition, and then more latterly in education. After a mainly classical music training, he studied music at Goldsmiths College. His first job was at the Laban Dance School as an accompanist for contemporary dance, which required extensive improvisation, an experience that proved very useful training for his subsequent work as a keyboard session player in live performance and recording studios. In 2000, Simon became involved with adult education, and started working at City Lit teaching jazz, pop and classical piano and theory, and also as a community musician and workshop leader for Trinity College of Music, working with all ages. He has taught on Jazz Summer Schools for the Workers Music Association and Music for People, worked as accompanist and workshop leader for Mbawula, a South African Township choral project, and set up a weekly Jazz club in Hackney. Simon runs a successful private teaching practice in addition to his City Lit classes.
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Jonathan Wilson BMus MMus studied Piano Performance and Electroacoustic Composition at Goldsmiths College, University of London under the tutelage of internationally acclaimed musicians such as John Tilbury, Alexander Ivashkin, and Colin Lawson (currently director, Royal College of Music). During this period he won 1st place at the Blackheath Music Festival in the Piano category, and has had his pieces performed at the Saatchi Gallery, London. Jonathan is a multi-instrumentalist and is equally proficient in playing electric guitar and drums; as a regular live performer and accomplished session musician he has toured with major label recording artists and performed at prestigious venues such as Glastonbury Festival, Isle of Wight Festival, Reading and Leeds Festivals, Latitude Festival and the Royal Festival Hall. He is currently an in-demand tutor who teaches both privately and at a number of educational establishments across London.
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Lucía is a pianist and music educator based in London. Originally from Spain, she specialised in piano performance and chamber music before completing a Master's degree at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama. Always interested in collaborating with other musicians, she has developed her career as a soloist (playing at venues like St Martin-In-the-Fields and Royal Festival Hall),as a chamber musician, and has taken part in different ensembles, accompanying singers or other instrumentalists. She also collaborates with colleagues from other fields, like dancers and actors. She has also worked as a repetiteur, orchestral musician and taken part in a samba group playing percussion. Lucía won the piano place for the London Philharmonic Orchestra's Foyle Future Firsts Programme in 2015 and a position for the Chamber Tots Scheme at the Wigmore Hall in 2018. Lucía has extensive experience teaching piano to children and adults in different institutions in and around London. She is passionate about motivating the students to enjoy playing the piano and learning a musical instrument, finding an efficient and engaging way to practise while making it fun and inspiring.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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You will learn to recognise and play chords I, IV and V in major keys. <br />
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We will contact you with joining instructions before your course starts.</div>34.72672847Piano/keyboards 1F249249https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/catalog/product/1/_/1_1_44_29.jpgInStockDaytimeFriKeeley StreetAvailable courses11 weeks or longerWeekday2026-04-24T00:00:00+00:00Some experienceApr 2026Performing artsME246F249249Piano/keyboards 1F199174249Jonathan Wilsonpiano-keyboards-1f/me246f-2526This is the final term of our beginners piano programme. For pianists who can play tunes and chords in simple keys, play legato and staccato and read music.0000-Available|2026-04-24 00:00:00The course continues from ‘Piano/keyboards 1E’ and continues to develop greater fluency at the keyboard, with music notation and keyboard harmony. It also explores rhythmic vocabulary and dynamic contrasts using ABRSM Grade 1 standard repertoire. You will extend your knowledge of major and minor keys.This is the final term of our beginners piano programme. For pianists who can play tunes and chords in simple keys, play legato and staccato and read music.- Extended work on rhythmical patterns<br/>- Development of legato technique<br/>- Development of finger staccato<br/>- Theoretical and practical of understanding of major and minor keys in pieces and studies<br/>- Harmonisation of simple melodies<br/>- Aural skills: develop your keyboard harmony skills alongside playing and theoretical work<br/>- Understanding different chord positions (inversions).<br/>- Level 1 course repertoire will work towards an approximate grade 1 standard.<br/>- Scales (over the year): C, G and F majors and A minor (harmonic and melodic, one octave). <br/>- Arpeggios in the same keys as scales (1 octave hands separately).- Play and recognise basic chords I, IV and V chords<br/>- Play 3 major and 1 minor scales and arpeggios, 1 octave hands separately<br/>- Play and recognise forte and piano dynamics<br/>- Play with finger staccato<br/>- Play melodic lines with reliable legato technique<br/>- Play rhythms with quavers<br/>- Play simple tunes hands together with confident co-ordination and fluency.Students need to have been playing for over a year or have completed Piano/keyboards 1E and you will need to follow written and verbal instructions in English and engage in class discussions.<br/><br/>If you already have experience of playing piano and reading music, and are not sure about your level, you can download our: <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zp2XpHkfPJWiWgQnlmRmkc4XgCCky4Bz/view?usp=sharing"> preparation piece for piano/Keyboards 1F </a> .. If you can play this piece easily (with two weeks’ practice) then this class is the right level for you. We also recommend you study this music ready for the start of your class as it addresses many of the points already covered in the previous piano class. <br/><br/>If you need any further advice please take a moment to read our blog: <a href="http://www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/choosing-piano-class-city-lit"> Choosing a piano class at City lit </a> which lists our full sequence of piano classes and you can always contact the music department directly (music@citylit.ac.uk).<p>All courses use Google Classroom to share materials and messages, including any homework tasks.<br/>You will learn through:<br/>- tutor explanation and demonstration<br/>- group playing and individual demonstration tasks<br/>To make good progress a regular practice routine is essential. We recommend a minimum of 20 minutes, 4-5 times per week.</p>A notebook and pencil are useful for this class and students should have access to a keyboard or piano for practice between classes plus material, usually one or two printed books (approx. cost £10 each).This course leads to ‘Piano/keyboards 2A’.<br/><br/>You may wish to support your learning through a focus on reading, writing and hearing music and musical patterns. For more details about musicianship and music theory please visit our blog: <a href="http://www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/musicianship-music-theory-courses-city-lit"> Musicianship and music theory at City lit </a> which lists our full sequence of musicianship and music theory classes.MusicPiano/keyboards classesvirtual3015403Piano/keyboards 1F249249https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/catalog/product/1/_/1_1_44_32.jpgInStockEveningMonOnlineAvailable courses11 weeks or longerWeekday2026-04-20T00:00:00+00:00Some experienceApr 2026Performing artsME219F249249Piano/keyboards 1F249174249Simon Atkinspiano-keyboards-1f/me219f-2526This is the final term of our beginners piano programme. For pianists who can play tunes and chords in simple keys, play legato and staccato and read music.0000-Available|2026-04-20 00:00:00The course continues from ‘Piano/keyboards 1E’ and continues to develop greater fluency at the keyboard, with music notation and keyboard harmony. It also explores rhythmic vocabulary and dynamic contrasts using ABRSM Grade 1 standard repertoire. You will extend your knowledge of major and minor keys.This is the final term of our beginners piano programme. For pianists who can play tunes and chords in simple keys, play legato and staccato and read music.- Extended work on rhythmical patterns<br/>- Development of legato technique<br/>- Development of finger staccato<br/>- Theoretical and practical of understanding of major and minor keys in pieces and studies<br/>- Harmonisation of simple melodies<br/>- Aural skills: develop your keyboard harmony skills alongside playing and theoretical work<br/>- Understanding different chord positions (inversions).<br/>- Level 1 course repertoire will work towards an approximate grade 1 standard.<br/>- Scales (over the year): C, G and F majors and A minor (harmonic and melodic, one octave). <br/>- Arpeggios in the same keys as scales (1 octave hands separately).- Play and recognise basic chords I, IV and V chords<br/>- Play 3 major and 1 minor scales and arpeggios, 1 octave hands separately<br/>- Play and recognise forte and piano dynamics<br/>- Play with finger staccato<br/>- Play melodic lines with reliable legato technique<br/>- Play rhythms with quavers<br/>- Play simple tunes hands together with confident co-ordination and fluency.Students need to have been playing for over a year or have completed Piano/keyboards 1E and you will need to follow written and verbal instructions in English and engage in class discussions.<br/><br/>If you already have experience of playing piano and reading music, and are not sure about your level, you can download our: <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zp2XpHkfPJWiWgQnlmRmkc4XgCCky4Bz/view?usp=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> preparation piece for piano/Keyboards 1F </a> .. If you can play this piece easily (with two weeks’ practice) then this class is the right level for you. We also recommend you study this music ready for the start of your class as it addresses many of the points already covered in the previous piano class. <br/><br/>If you need any further advice please take a moment to read our blog: <a href="http://www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/choosing-piano-class-city-lit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Choosing a piano class at City lit </a> which lists our full sequence of piano classes and you can always contact the music department directly (music@citylit.ac.uk).<p>All courses use Google Classroom to share materials and messages, including any homework tasks.<br/>You will learn through:<br/>- tutor explanation and demonstration<br/>- group playing and individual demonstration tasks<br/>To make good progress a regular practice routine is essential. We recommend a minimum of 20 minutes, 4-5 times per week.</p>A notebook and pencil are useful for this class and students should have access to a keyboard or piano for practice between classes plus material, usually one or two printed books (approx. cost £10 each).This course leads to ‘Piano/keyboards 2A’.<br/><br/>You may wish to support your learning through a focus on reading, writing and hearing music and musical patterns. For more details about musicianship and music theory please visit our blog: <a href="http://www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/musicianship-music-theory-courses-city-lit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Musicianship and music theory at City lit </a> which lists our full sequence of musicianship and music theory classes.MusicPiano/keyboards classesvirtual3034702Piano/keyboards 1F279279https://www.citylit.ac.uk/media/catalog/product/1/_/1_1_44_33.jpgInStockDaytimeTueKeeley StreetAvailable courses11 weeks or longerWeekday2026-09-15T00:00:00+00:00Some experienceSep 2026Performing artsME229F279279Piano/keyboards 1F223195279Lucia Sanchez de Haropiano-keyboards-1f/me229f-2627<p>This is the final term of our beginners' classical piano programme. For pianists who can play pieces, scales and chords in simple keys, play legato and staccato and read music with a relative degree of fluency.</p>0000-Available|2026-09-15 00:00:00<p>The course continues from Piano/keyboards 1E and continues to develop greater fluency at the keyboard, with music notation and keyboard harmony. It also explores more complex rhythmic vocabulary and dynamic contrasts using ABRSM Grade 1 standard repertoire. You will extend your knowledge of major and minor keys.</p><p>This is the final term of our beginners' classical piano programme. For pianists who can play pieces, scales and chords in simple keys, play legato and staccato and read music with a relative degree of fluency.</p><ul><li>Extended work on rhythmical patterns</li><li>Development of legato technique</li><li>Development of staccato technique</li><li>Theoretical and practical of understanding of major and minor keys in pieces and studies</li><li>Harmonisation of simple melodies</li><li>Aural skills: develop your keyboard harmony skills alongside playing and theoretical work</li><li>Understanding different chord positions (inversions).</li><li>Level 1 course repertoire will work towards an approximate grade 1 standard.</li><li>Scales (over the year): C, G and F majors and A minor (harmonic and melodic, one octave).</li><li>Arpeggios in the same keys as scales (1 octave hands separately).</li></ul><ul><li>Play and recognise basic chords I, IV and V chords</li><li>Play 3 major and 1 minor scales and arpeggios, 1 octave hands separately</li><li>Play and recognise dynamics between the range of forte and piano </li><li>Play with good staccato technique</li><li>Play melodic lines with reliable legato technique</li><li>Play rhythms with quavers and semiquavers</li><li>Play pieces hands together with confident co-ordination and fluency.</li></ul><p>Students need to have been playing for over a year or have completed Piano/keyboards 1E and you will need to follow written and verbal instructions in English and engage in class discussions.<br/><br/>If you already have experience of playing piano and reading music, and are not sure about your level, you can download our: <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zp2XpHkfPJWiWgQnlmRmkc4XgCCky4Bz/view?usp=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> preparation piece for piano/Keyboards 1F </a> .. If you can play this piece easily (with two weeks’ practice) then this class is the right level for you. We also recommend you study this music ready for the start of your class as it addresses many of the points already covered in the previous piano class.</p><p>If you already have experience of playing piano and/or reading music, please visit the <strong><a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/choosing-piano-class-city-lit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">City Lit Piano Department Page</a></strong> to help you choose the right level. If you need any further advice, please email <strong><a href="mailto:music@citylit.ac.uk?subject=Piano%20Classes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">music@citylit.ac.uk</a></strong>. </p><p>All courses use Google Classroom to share materials and messages, including any homework tasks.<br/>You will learn through:</p><ul><li>tutor explanation and demonstration</li><li>group playing and individual demonstration tasks</li></ul><p>To make good progress a regular practice routine is essential. We recommend a minimum of 30 minutes, 4-5 times per week.</p><p>Most of our beginners classes use <strong><a href="https://pianoadventures.com/product/adult-piano-adventures-all-in-one-course-book-1/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Adult Piano Adventures, all-in-one piano course (Faber) Book 1</a></strong>, which you will need to purchase your own copy of. All of our tutors have different teaching styles, and occasionally choose to use different books. Please check the <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a0zAXTERFh-iDm-UaX50OdGAXx3FbwyKHwx8vK2PPSg/edit?tab=t.0#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>City Lit Piano Repertoire Books Page</strong></a> to make sure that you obtain the correct book for your class. If you are unsure, please <a href="mailto:music@citylit.ac.uk?subject=Piano%20Classes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>contact the music department</strong></a> for further advice. </p><p>This course leads to Piano/keyboards 2A. You may wish to support your learning through a focus on reading, writing and hearing music and musical patterns. For more details about musicianship and music theory please visit our blog: <a href="http://www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/musicianship-music-theory-courses-city-lit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Musicianship and music theory at City lit </a> which lists our full sequence of musicianship and music theory classes.</p>MusicPiano/keyboards classesvirtual199,249,223249,279174,195ME246F,ME219F,ME229FNONEFri,Mon,Tue20/04/26 - 13/07/2618:15 - 19:4518:1519:4511 sessions (over 13 weeks)1111 weeks or longerDaytime,EveningWeekdayOnlineKeeley Street,OnlineJonathan Wilson,Simon Atkins,Lucia Sanchez de HaroSome experienceAvailable courses2026-04-24T00:00:00+00:00,2026-04-20T00:00:00+00:00,2026-09-15T00:00:00+00:00Apr 2026,Sep 2026Performing arts249249,279Piano/keyboards 1Fpiano-keyboards-1f/me246f-2526,piano-keyboards-1f/me219f-2526,piano-keyboards-1f/me229f-2627This is the final term of our beginners piano programme. For pianists who can play tunes and chords in simple keys, play legato and staccato and read music.,<p>This is the final term of our beginners' classical piano programme. For pianists who can play pieces, scales and chords in simple keys, play legato and staccato and read music with a relative degree of fluency.</p>0000-Available|2026-04-20 00:00:00The course continues from ‘Piano/keyboards 1E’ and continues to develop greater fluency at the keyboard, with music notation and keyboard harmony. It also explores rhythmic vocabulary and dynamic contrasts using ABRSM Grade 1 standard repertoire. You will extend your knowledge of major and minor keys.,<p>The course continues from Piano/keyboards 1E and continues to develop greater fluency at the keyboard, with music notation and keyboard harmony. It also explores more complex rhythmic vocabulary and dynamic contrasts using ABRSM Grade 1 standard repertoire. You will extend your knowledge of major and minor keys.</p>This is the final term of our beginners piano programme. For pianists who can play tunes and chords in simple keys, play legato and staccato and read music.,<p>This is the final term of our beginners' classical piano programme. For pianists who can play pieces, scales and chords in simple keys, play legato and staccato and read music with a relative degree of fluency.</p>- Extended work on rhythmical patterns<br/>- Development of legato technique<br/>- Development of finger staccato<br/>- Theoretical and practical of understanding of major and minor keys in pieces and studies<br/>- Harmonisation of simple melodies<br/>- Aural skills: develop your keyboard harmony skills alongside playing and theoretical work<br/>- Understanding different chord positions (inversions).<br/>- Level 1 course repertoire will work towards an approximate grade 1 standard.<br/>- Scales (over the year): C, G and F majors and A minor (harmonic and melodic, one octave). <br/>- Arpeggios in the same keys as scales (1 octave hands separately).,<ul><li>Extended work on rhythmical patterns</li><li>Development of legato technique</li><li>Development of staccato technique</li><li>Theoretical and practical of understanding of major and minor keys in pieces and studies</li><li>Harmonisation of simple melodies</li><li>Aural skills: develop your keyboard harmony skills alongside playing and theoretical work</li><li>Understanding different chord positions (inversions).</li><li>Level 1 course repertoire will work towards an approximate grade 1 standard.</li><li>Scales (over the year): C, G and F majors and A minor (harmonic and melodic, one octave).</li><li>Arpeggios in the same keys as scales (1 octave hands separately).</li></ul>- Play and recognise basic chords I, IV and V chords<br/>- Play 3 major and 1 minor scales and arpeggios, 1 octave hands separately<br/>- Play and recognise forte and piano dynamics<br/>- Play with finger staccato<br/>- Play melodic lines with reliable legato technique<br/>- Play rhythms with quavers<br/>- Play simple tunes hands together with confident co-ordination and fluency.,<ul><li>Play and recognise basic chords I, IV and V chords</li><li>Play 3 major and 1 minor scales and arpeggios, 1 octave hands separately</li><li>Play and recognise dynamics between the range of forte and piano </li><li>Play with good staccato technique</li><li>Play melodic lines with reliable legato technique</li><li>Play rhythms with quavers and semiquavers</li><li>Play pieces hands together with confident co-ordination and fluency.</li></ul>Students need to have been playing for over a year or have completed Piano/keyboards 1E and you will need to follow written and verbal instructions in English and engage in class discussions.<br/><br/>If you already have experience of playing piano and reading music, and are not sure about your level, you can download our: <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zp2XpHkfPJWiWgQnlmRmkc4XgCCky4Bz/view?usp=sharing"> preparation piece for piano/Keyboards 1F </a> .. If you can play this piece easily (with two weeks’ practice) then this class is the right level for you. We also recommend you study this music ready for the start of your class as it addresses many of the points already covered in the previous piano class. <br/><br/>If you need any further advice please take a moment to read our blog: <a href="http://www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/choosing-piano-class-city-lit"> Choosing a piano class at City lit </a> which lists our full sequence of piano classes and you can always contact the music department directly (music@citylit.ac.uk).,Students need to have been playing for over a year or have completed Piano/keyboards 1E and you will need to follow written and verbal instructions in English and engage in class discussions.<br/><br/>If you already have experience of playing piano and reading music, and are not sure about your level, you can download our: <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zp2XpHkfPJWiWgQnlmRmkc4XgCCky4Bz/view?usp=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> preparation piece for piano/Keyboards 1F </a> .. If you can play this piece easily (with two weeks’ practice) then this class is the right level for you. We also recommend you study this music ready for the start of your class as it addresses many of the points already covered in the previous piano class. <br/><br/>If you need any further advice please take a moment to read our blog: <a href="http://www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/choosing-piano-class-city-lit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Choosing a piano class at City lit </a> which lists our full sequence of piano classes and you can always contact the music department directly (music@citylit.ac.uk).,<p>Students need to have been playing for over a year or have completed Piano/keyboards 1E and you will need to follow written and verbal instructions in English and engage in class discussions.<br/><br/>If you already have experience of playing piano and reading music, and are not sure about your level, you can download our: <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zp2XpHkfPJWiWgQnlmRmkc4XgCCky4Bz/view?usp=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> preparation piece for piano/Keyboards 1F </a> .. If you can play this piece easily (with two weeks’ practice) then this class is the right level for you. We also recommend you study this music ready for the start of your class as it addresses many of the points already covered in the previous piano class.</p><p>If you already have experience of playing piano and/or reading music, please visit the <strong><a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/choosing-piano-class-city-lit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">City Lit Piano Department Page</a></strong> to help you choose the right level. If you need any further advice, please email <strong><a href="mailto:music@citylit.ac.uk?subject=Piano%20Classes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">music@citylit.ac.uk</a></strong>. </p><p>All courses use Google Classroom to share materials and messages, including any homework tasks.<br/>You will learn through:<br/>- tutor explanation and demonstration<br/>- group playing and individual demonstration tasks<br/>To make good progress a regular practice routine is essential. We recommend a minimum of 20 minutes, 4-5 times per week.</p>,<p>All courses use Google Classroom to share materials and messages, including any homework tasks.<br/>You will learn through:</p><ul><li>tutor explanation and demonstration</li><li>group playing and individual demonstration tasks</li></ul><p>To make good progress a regular practice routine is essential. We recommend a minimum of 30 minutes, 4-5 times per week.</p>A notebook and pencil are useful for this class and students should have access to a keyboard or piano for practice between classes plus material, usually one or two printed books (approx. cost £10 each).,<p>Most of our beginners classes use <strong><a href="https://pianoadventures.com/product/adult-piano-adventures-all-in-one-course-book-1/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Adult Piano Adventures, all-in-one piano course (Faber) Book 1</a></strong>, which you will need to purchase your own copy of. All of our tutors have different teaching styles, and occasionally choose to use different books. Please check the <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a0zAXTERFh-iDm-UaX50OdGAXx3FbwyKHwx8vK2PPSg/edit?tab=t.0#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>City Lit Piano Repertoire Books Page</strong></a> to make sure that you obtain the correct book for your class. If you are unsure, please <a href="mailto:music@citylit.ac.uk?subject=Piano%20Classes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>contact the music department</strong></a> for further advice. </p>This course leads to ‘Piano/keyboards 2A’.<br/><br/>You may wish to support your learning through a focus on reading, writing and hearing music and musical patterns. For more details about musicianship and music theory please visit our blog: <a href="http://www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/musicianship-music-theory-courses-city-lit"> Musicianship and music theory at City lit </a> which lists our full sequence of musicianship and music theory classes.,This course leads to ‘Piano/keyboards 2A’.<br/><br/>You may wish to support your learning through a focus on reading, writing and hearing music and musical patterns. For more details about musicianship and music theory please visit our blog: <a href="http://www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/musicianship-music-theory-courses-city-lit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Musicianship and music theory at City lit </a> which lists our full sequence of musicianship and music theory classes.,<p>This course leads to Piano/keyboards 2A. You may wish to support your learning through a focus on reading, writing and hearing music and musical patterns. For more details about musicianship and music theory please visit our blog: <a href="http://www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/musicianship-music-theory-courses-city-lit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Musicianship and music theory at City lit </a> which lists our full sequence of musicianship and music theory classes.</p>MusicPiano/keyboards classesconfigurable
