Piano classes are not only offered as private one on one classes but also in small groups. These classes normally run with three to six students and start with students aged from as young as 4yrs.
Miss Xanthe teaches from an award winning program ' Encore Music Education'. With 4 different levels for not only young children but also the beginner adult and the more advanced students.
Junior Piano Series (JPS) - For 4 - 7 yrs Beginners
Approximately a two year course offering an exciting range of musical experiences over four different levels. Children meet their instrument right from the start, sing along with the music, participate in story-telling and games, play percussion instruments and engage with the music through gestures and movement activities. Flash cards are also used to ensure that music literacy is being developed from day one.
http://encoremusiceducation.com.au/course/junior-piano/
Primary Piano Series (PPS) - For 8 - 12yrs Beginners
This course can be completed in as little as one year, it is a two book level course. Essential foundation skills are developed through finger taps and zips, rhythm activities, ensemble playing, repertoire pieces and flash cards.
The Primary Series uses the same methodology as the Junior Series but with adaptions to the content and teaching style to suit the learning style of older children.
http://encoremusiceducation.com.au/course/primary-piano/
Accent on Keys - For 13yr + Beginners
Approximately a 12month, Two level course has been specifically developed for the older beginner student. It incorporates theory worksheets that ensures a thorough understanding of music notation, terms and signs. The pieces are sequenced and graded to enable students to rapidly acquire a range of musical skills without undue pressure and help to also build self-confidence.
http://encoremusiceducation.com.au/course/accent-piano/
Achiever Series - Follow on/Advanced
Students progress to this series after they have completed either the Junior, Primary or Accent Series. The four book course takes students to a higher level of artistry. technical proficiency and creative flair. the carefully graded curriculums aligned to several examination syllabi such as AMEB and ANZCA.
http://encoremusiceducation.com.au/course/achiever-piano/
