If you are ready to dive into teaching Marilyn Lowe’s Music Moves for Piano, then comprehensive courses are for you! These courses are designed to give you all of the information you need to know to teach Music Moves for Piano with confidence. Included in this course are 10 asynchronous modules, filled with activity descriptions and ideas, opportunities for you to be the student, and video demos with young students, a private Facebook group to connect with an amazing community of teachers, and 6 weeks of live read aloud and practice meetings to offer support, ideas, a safe space to practice, and answers to your burning questions.
Registration
Once you register for the course, you will have instant access to all course modules and the Facebook group. Each year, I run a series of live meetings. The recordings of past meetings are available and all Book 1 Course teachers are invited to the meetings each year. 2025 meetings will be held in spring, starting in March.
The Keyboard Games Course is a pre-requisite to Book 1. Please don't hesitate to contact me (kjadro@musiclearningacademy) if you have any questions.
Content
The Book 1 course is divided into twelve modules. Each includes lectures, videos of how to lead classes, and video demos with students.
Introduction
The Lesson Plan
Music Learning Theory (focus on the theory for Book 1)
Rhythm Learning Sequence Activities
Tonal Learning Sequence Activities
Activity Time
Technique
Keyboard Geography
Exploration/Creativity/Improvisation
Review
Performance Pieces
*Focus Meeting
Rote Solos
Pre-notation Activities
Modules
Live Meeting Schedule
All teachers in the Book 1 course are invited to attend live meetings beginning in April. All meetings will be recorded for those who cannot attend live.
The Lesson Plan
Read-Aloud/Q&A: Wednesday, April 2 , 12:30-1:30 eastern
Practice Session: Thursday, April 3, 11:30-12:45 eastern
Rhythm and Tonal Patterns
Read-Aloud/Q&A: Wednesday, April 9 , 12:30-1:30 eastern
Practice Session: Thursday, April 10, 11:30-12:45 eastern
Activity Time
Read-Aloud/Q&A: Wednesday, April 16, 12:30-1:30 eastern
Practice Session: Thursday, April 17, 11:30-12:45 eastern
Keyboard Geography and Technique
Read-Aloud/Q&A: Wednesday, April 30, 12:30-1:30 eastern
Practice Session: Thursday, May 1, 11:30-12:45 eastern
Exploration/Creativity/Improvisation
Read-Aloud/Q&A: Wednesday, May 7, 12:30-1:30 eastern
Practice Session: Friday, May 9, 11:30-12:45 eastern
Keyboard Pieces
Read-Aloud/Q&A: Wednesday, May 14, 12:30-1:30 eastern
Practice Session: Thursday, May 15, 11:30-12:45 eastern
Materials
Materials for the courses can be purchased directly from www.musicmovesforpiano.com.
Student Book 1
Book 1 Teacher’s Lesson Plans
Pattern CD
Rhythm and Tonal Patterns from the Pattern CD
Boogies and Blues
Cost
The Book 1 course is $275 USD. Access to the course materials and recorded live sessions does not expire. If, for any reason, I have to discontinue the course, you will be given 3 months to complete it.
Questions
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to email kjadro@musiclearningacademy.com.
This module will be completed by the end of February 2024.
This module will be completed by the end of February 2024.
You've reached the end of the Book 1 Comprehensive Course lessons. I encourage you to keep actively using this course as a reference and asking questions on the Facebook page. You are also welcome to register for live meetings and practice sessions with future cohorts.
If you are interested in receiving a certificate of completion from Music Learning Academy, please review and complete the requirements below:
Reflection: Write a one-page reflection on your growth as a piano instructor through the process of participating in this course and completing the self-evaluation forms.
Self-evaluation forms: Send your completed reflection and self-evaluations forms to kjadro@musiclearningacademy.com. These can be placed in a folder and sent in .zip format or shared via Google Drive.
Final Exam: The final exam consists of 40 questions. A passing grade is 32/40. If you do not pass the first time, you can retake the exam.
Once the certification requirements are completed and received, you will be emailed a certificate. There is no deadline, although, I highly suggest completing them soon while the material is all fresh in your mind!
Music Learning Academy will continue to offer webinars, study groups, and comprehensive courses to continue to provide Music Moves for Piano education opportunities. Be sure to check www.musiclearningacademy.com for the complete calendar of webinars, study groups, course launches, and events.