Piano Course Outline

Keyboard Orientation & Finger Number Recognition Proper Posture & Development of Finger Skills Learning Simple Melodies in Middle C Position Introduction to the notes on the Grand Staff Improvement of Concentration & Coordination Basic Rhythm & Theory Basic & Advance Scale Patterns The Correct usage of pedals Hand Shapes for Chords & Various Inversions Knowledge of Beginner to Advance Repertoire by popular composers: Bach, Chopin, Mozart, Bartok, ect...

Drum Course Outline
	The Anatomy of the Drum Set Tuning & Maintenance Proper Posture & Stick Holding Basic and Advance Rudiments Right & Left hand Coordination Basic Theory, Rhythm, & Time Signatures Subdivision of Beats Drum Set Styles: Rock, Jazz, & Latin Preparation for High School Band Drumline Jazz Chart Reading 4-Way Independence Independent Solo & Improvisation

Violin Course Outline

The Parts of the Violin String and Note Identification Tuning the Violin Holding the Violin Holding the Bow Getting a proper sound & tone from your violin The Left Hand, Wrist, Elbow, & Shoulder Positioning Fingering Technique & Proper Placement Note Reading & Fundamentals of Theory Learn Simple Melodies to Intermediate Compositions Cleaning your Violin and Proper Maintenance of your bow for longer life. Instructors Chelsea Carter- Teaches all levels of Piano and Violin. Has has over 14 years experience on Piano and 8 years on Violin. She is currently working on a Music Degree from Del Mar College. Robert Dixon - Teaches Basic Drums & Piano. He has 8 years Training in Classical Guitar and Electric Style. He has an Associates Degree in Music Education and Teaching Certification from Del Mar College. He Plans to continue his studies at Texas A&M University. Jason Olszewski - Teaches Drums and Basic Piano. He has 21 years experience in Percussion. He has a Bachelors in Music Education from the University of Florida, was Adjunct Music Professor at Del Mar College, and Currently teaches music at Wilson Elementary. Isai Lugo - Teaches Drums, Percussion Instruments, Piano, & Bass Guitar. He has 11 years experience and is currently working on a Bachelors of Music Degree at A&M Corpus Christi. Studies have shown that learning music improves children's critical thinking skills, goal setting, and academic scores. Musician's Academy Sunrise Mall Suite 37C (361) 993-3428 Free 30 Minute Lesson for New Enrollments. Call Today! © 2007 Musician's Academy,LLC