"I try to discover who they are for them" - Rubenstein

It's all about the journey . . .

This course is recommended for all majors who wish to learn beginner classical piano skills and bring the joy of piano into their lives. Students with little or no piano background are encouraged to enroll.  This online course is intended to accompany private lessons. The pace and material is designed specifically for the multi-disciplined liberal arts undergraduate student.  Print the material or read on your mobile device.  It's all about the journey, the joy of self-discovery, and taking the first steps towards an incredibly fulfilling, lifetime artistic pursuit.


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It's all at your fingertips . . .

Practicing every day is usually not a reality for most students. Co-curricular, extra-curricular, and regular coursework obligations consume almost every moment of the week. This online resource provides not only a basic lesson plan, but the versatility to practice at a piano / keyboard with a tablet, smartphone, or laptop. YouTube and lesson videos help keep the material engaging. Each lesson is a guidepost. Take everything at your own pace. Tray tables up, and enjoy the flight :)

Jonathan

Curriculum

    1. Intro

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    1. "Basics of Keyboard Theory"

    2. Easy Beatles Book

    3. Jazz Rags and Blues

    4. Bartok, First Term

    5. Burgmuller, Etudes

    6. Czerny, The Young Pianist

    7. Hanon, Exercises

    8. List of Rock, Broadway

    9. List of Beginner Lesson Books

    10. List of Christmas Books

    11. List of Jazz Books

    12. List of Literature

    13. Additional Resources

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    1. The Making of a Steinway

    2. How a Piano Works

    3. Rudiments of Music

    4. Michael Aaron Grade 1 Lessons

    5. Carol Matz, Deck the Halls (Famous & Fun Pop Christmas Book 1, Elementary)

    6. Berens Op 70, No. 1.pdf

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    7. Berens Op 70 No. 1 Exercise Video

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    8. Chopin Etude No. 3

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    9. Chopin Etude No. 3 Practice Video

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    10. Valentina Lisitsa performs Chopin Etude Op. 10, No. 3

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    11. Funny Piano Moments on Screen: "The Pez Dispenser"

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    12. Bartok Exercises 1 & 2

    13. Hanon Exercise No. 1

    1. Jacob Collier Explains Harmony

    2. Circle of Fifths

    3. Circle of Fifths with Key Signatures

    4. John W. Schaum, Scales & Pieces In All Keys

    5. Michael Aaron Grade 1 Lessons

    6. Yasuda, Jingle Bells (Elementary)

    7. Carol Matz, Jingle Bells (Famous & Fun Pop Christmas Book 4, Early Intermediate)

    8. Berens Op. 70, No. 2.pdf

    9. Berens Op 70 No. 2 Exercise Video

    10. Chopin Prelude No. 7.pdf

    11. Chopin Prelude No. 7 Practice Video

    12. Daniil Trifonov performs Chopin Prelude No. 7

    13. Funny Piano Moments on Screen: "We've Only Just Begun"

    14. Bartok Exercises 3

    15. Hanon Exercises No. 2 & 3

    1. 16 Levels of Piano Composition

    2. Notes, Rests, and Intervals

    3. Dotted Notes

    4. Tied Notes

    5. A Dozen A Day, Preparatory Book

    6. Carol Matz, Deck the Halls (Famous & Fun Pop Christmas Book 3, Elementary to Late Elementary)

    7. Berens Op 70, No. 3.pdf

    8. Berens Op 70 No. 3 Exercise Video

    9. Brahms - Intermezzo No. 1-1-1.pdf

    10. Brahms Intermezzo No. 1 Practice Video

    11. Ingrid Marsoner performs Brahms Intermezzo Op.117, No.1

    12. Funny Piano Moments on Screen: Family Guy spoofs Amadeus

    13. Bartok Exercise 4

    14. Hanon Exercises No. 4 & 5

    1. Cory Henry & Nick Semrad -- Jammin'

    2. Time Signature

    3. Faber & Faber, Piano Literature Elementary

    4. Berens Op 70, No. 4.pdf

    5. Berens Op 70 No. 4 Exercise Video

    6. Brahms Symph. No. 3, 3rd mvt.pdf

    7. Brahms Symph. No. 3 Practice Video

    8. Brahms Symph. No. 3, 3rd mvt.

    9. Funny Piano Moments on Screen: Three Amigos

    10. Bartok Exercise 5

    11. Hanon Exercises No. 6 & 7

About this course

  • $10.00
  • 139 lessons
  • 0 hours of video content

Volunteer Musicians for the Arts

Director, Volunteer Musicians for the Arts Jonathan Yasuda

Jonathan founded the Volunteer Musicians for the Arts, Inc (VMA) so that he and fellow professional musicians could perform the finest classical music repertoire and make those performances widely accessible to the Boston community. As professionally trained classical soloists and chamber music performers, VMA musicians are dedicated to educating the general public through community outreach programs, and ultimately enriching Boston’s cultural fabric. Jonathan invites you to learn more about the VMA. Proceeds of this recommended VMA online introductory piano course directly benefits the VMA's Wellness & Education Program. Thank you!

Piano lessons taught me

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  • Stress Management

  • Mindfulness

  • Breathing Techniques

  • Poise

  • Compassion

  • Perfect Wrong Note

Student testimonials

HC Student

Thank you so much for being a force of wisdom, encouragement and positive musical energy in my life . . . I feel very blessed to have taken lessons and worked with you!

HC Student

Thanks Jonathan for everything you did for me over the past few years.

HC Student

I just wanted to say thank you so much for being so understanding with how chaotic the college schedule can be. Your understanding combined with your positive, happy attitude really turned my day around today! So thank you!

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