Level 1 Piano Pedagogy Course
This level explores effective ways to teach the foundations of technique and musical artistry to beginner students, starting from the initial contact with prospective clients, through first lessons and beyond. Emphasis is on developing proper articulations, beautiful tone production, and exploring ways to fully engage the student in the creation of music. While designed with beginners in mind, skills and strategies learned apply to all levels of piano instruction.
Pre-Recorded Course
Start Anytime (Pre-Recorded)
$59.95 / month for 10 months
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What's Included?
- 20 pre recorded sessions
- Supplemental Articles and Handouts (downloadable PDFs)
Schedule & Access
Start anytime! You will have 10 months to complete the course.
Need more than 10 months? EXTENDED ACCESS to session videos for this level may be purchased for $5.95/month after the first 10 months.
Pricing
COST: 10 monthly payments of $59.95/month (2 sessions/month) or 1 payment of $599.50/year
UPGRADE OPTION: Those purchasing Option 2 can upgrade to Option 1 at any time by contacting Irina Gorin
Course Content
Level 1: Tales of a Musical Journey step by step teacher’s guide plus:
1. Parental Education. Initial Interview
2. The first piano lesson. Posture. Development of the imagination
3. Listening to music activities
4. Role of relaxation. Hand position
5. Manipulating of students hands techniques
6. Playing by ear. Finger exercises
7. Sound production. Wrist development
8. Ear Training. Beat and Rhythm
9. Notation
10. Artistry and Expression
11. Dynamics. Pace of teaching
12. 5th finger
13. 2 note slurs
14. Legato. Practice strategies
15. Playing hands together. Parent-Teacher conferences
16. Staccato. The r8th noole of creative actuates
17. 8th notes.
18. Harmonic intervals
19. Improvisation. Mindful practicing
20. Public performances
Live Course
Course Began September 1, 2022
REGISTRATION CLOSED
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What's Included?
- 2 pre recorded sessions per month
- 1 live Q & A session per month via Zoom, followed by a peer-led chat with group members for support and teaching ideas(recording available)
- Interactive private Facebook Group for members, including assignment feedback
- Supplemental articles and handouts (downloadable PDFs)
- Level 1 course contents available for a full year
- Once level is completed, access to the Alumni Group for continued support and learning. (The Alumni Group is peer-led and does not involve the participation of Irina Gorin)
2 Extra Months free: July & August 2023
Schedule & Access
DATES: September 2022 - June 2023
DURATION: 10 months
EXTENDED ACCESS to session videos for this level may be purchased for $5.95/month after completion of the course
Pricing
10 monthly payments of $79.95 September 1/2021 to June 1/2022, or 1 payment of $799.50
Course Content
Level 1: Tales of a Musical Journey step by step teacher’s guide plus:
1. Parental Education. Initial Interview
2. The first piano lesson. Posture. Development of the imagination
3. Listening to music activities
4. Role of relaxation. Hand position
5. Manipulating of students hands techniques
6. Playing by ear. Finger exercises
7. Sound production. Wrist development
8. Ear Training. Beat and Rhythm
9. Notation
10. Artistry and Expression
11. Dynamics. Pace of teaching
12. 5th finger
13. 2 note slurs
14. Legato. Practice strategies
15. Playing hands together. Parent-Teacher conferences
16. Staccato. The r8th noole of creative actuates
17. 8th notes.
18. Harmonic intervals
19. Improvisation. Mindful practicing
20. Public performances
Level 2 Piano Pedagogy Course
Level 2 builds on the foundations learned in Level 1, exploring the next steps in technique, artistry, and repertoire.
Prerequisite: Pedagogy Course Level 1
Pre-Recorded Course
Start Anytime (Pre-Recorded)
$59.95 / month for 10 months
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What's Included?
- 20 pre recorded sessions
- Supplemental Articles and Handouts (downloadable)
Schedule & Access
Start anytime! You will have 10 months to complete the course.
Need more than 10 months? EXTENDED ACCESS to session videos for this level may be purchased for $5.95/month after the first 10 months.
Pricing
10 monthly payments of $59.95/month (2 sessions/month) or 1 payment of $599.50/year
UPGRADE OPTION: Those purchasing Option 2 can upgrade to Option 1 at any time by contacting Irina Gorin
Course Content
1. Choosing the repertoire
2. The Process of working on a Musical Composition
3. Phrasing
4. Musical Journey 1A Solos (pedagogical and performance analysis) part 1
5. Musical Journey 1A Solos (pedagogical and performance analysis) part 2
6. Musical Journey 1A Solos (pedagogical and performance analysis) part 3
7. Supplemental Early Elementary Repertoire part 1
8. Supplemental Early Elementary Repertoire part 2
9. Scales
10. Duets and Ensembles
11. Musical Journey 1A Etudes and Duets (pedagogical and performance analysis)
12. Scales (continued) Solid and broken chords. Arpeggios
13. Musical Journey 1B solos (pedagogical and performance analysis) part 1
14. Musical Journey 1B solos (pedagogical and performance analysis) part 2
15. Musical Journey 1B solos (pedagogical and performance analysis) part 3
16. Polyphony
17. Anna Magdalena Bach’s Notebook (pedagogical and performance analysis)
18. Technique: Double Notes, Octaves, Alberti Bass
19. Etudes
20. Czerny-Germer Selected Studies (pedagoglcal and performance analysis)
Live Course
Course Began Sept 1, 2022
REGISTRATION CLOSED
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What's Included?
- 2 pre recorded sessions per month
- 1 live Q & A session per month via Zoom, followed by a peer-led chat with group members for support and teaching ideas (recording available)
- Interactive private Facebook Group for members, including assignment feedback
- Supplemental Articles and Handouts (downloadable PDFs)
- Access to Level 1 Pre Recorded Sessions, and downloadable PDFs
- Level 2 course contents available for a full year
- Access to the Alumni Group for continued support and learning. (The Alumni Group is peer lead, and does not involve the participation of Irina Gorin)
Schedule & Access
DATES: September 2022 - June 2023
DURATION: 10 months
EXTENDED ACCESS to session videos for this level may be purchased for $5.95/month after completion of the course
Pricing
10 monthly payments of $79.95 or 1 payment of $799.50
Course Content
1. Choosing the repertoire
2. The Process of working on a Musical Composition
3. Phrasing
4. Musical Journey 1A Solos (pedagogical and performance analysis) part 1
5. Musical Journey 1A Solos (pedagogical and performance analysis) part 2
6. Musical Journey 1A Solos (pedagogical and performance analysis) part 3
7. Supplemental Early Elementary Repertoire part 1
8. Supplemental Early Elementary Repertoire part 2
9. Scales
10. Duets and Ensembles
11. Musical Journey 1A Etudes and Duets (pedagogical and performance analysis)
12. Scales (continued) Solid and broken chords. Arpeggios
13. Musical Journey 1B solos (pedagogical and performance analysis) part 1
14. Musical Journey 1B solos (pedagogical and performance analysis) part 2
15. Musical Journey 1B solos (pedagogical and performance analysis) part 3
16. Polyphony
17. Anna Magdalena Bach’s Notebook (pedagogical and performance analysis)
18. Technique: Double Notes, Octaves, Alberti Bass
19. Etudes
20. Czerny-Germer Selected Studies (pedagoglcal and performance analysis)
Level 3 Piano Pedagogy Course
Prerequisite: Pedagogy Courses Level 1 and Level 2
This level explores further repertoire appropriate for young students advancing in their piano studies.
Pre-Recorded Course
Start Anytime (Pre-Recorded)
$59.95 / month for 10 months
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What's Included?
- 10 pre-recorded sessions
- Supplemental Articles and Handouts (downloadable)
Course Content
1. Sonatinas and Sonatas
2. Variations, Rondos, Concertos
3. Bach. Six little preludes
4. Bach. Twelve Little Preludes
5. Bach. Inventions and Sinfonias
6. Romanticism. Robert Schumann
7. R. Schumann. Album for the Young (pedagogical and performance analysis)
8. S. Maykapar. Biryulki. (pedagogical and performance analysis) Part 1
9. S. Maykapar. Biryulki. (pedagogical and performance analysis) Part 2
10. S. Maykapar. Biryulki. (pedagogical and performance analysis) Part 3
Live Course
Course Began September 1, 2022
REGISTRATION CLOSED
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What's Included?
- 1 pre-recorded session per month
- 1 live Q&A session per month via Zoom, followed by a peer-led chat with group members for support and teaching ideas (recording available)
- Interactive private Facebook Group for members, including assignment feedback
- Supplemental Articles and Handouts (downloadable PDFs)
- Access to Level 1 and Level 2 Pre Recorded Sessions, and downloadable PDFs
- Level 3 course contents available for a full year
- Access to the Alumni Group for continued support and learning. (The Alumni Group is peer-led, and does not involve the participation of Irina Gorin)
Schedule & Access
10 month course; September 2022-June 2023
BONUS: 2 months free access (July & August 2023)
EXTENDED ACCESS to session videos for this level may be purchased for $5.95/month after completion of the course
Course Content
1. Sonatinas and Sonatas
2. Variations, Rondos, Concertos
3. Bach. Six little preludes
4. Bach. Twelve Little Preludes
5. Bach. Inventions and Sinfonias
6. Romanticism. Robert Schumann
7. R. Schumann. Album for the Young (pedagogical and performance analysis)
8. S. Maykapar. Biryulki. (pedagogical and performance analysis) Part 1
9. S. Maykapar. Biryulki. (pedagogical and performance analysis) Part 2
10. S. Maykapar. Biryulki. (pedagogical and performance analysis) Part 3
Level 4 Piano Pedagogy Course
Prerequisite: Pedagogy Courses Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3
This level explores further repertoire appropriate for young students advancing in their piano studies.
Live Course
Course Began September 1, 2022
REGISTRATION CLOSED
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What's Included?
- Bonus Levels 1, 2, and 3
- Monthly Q&A (4th Tuesday of the month 10am EST)
- Access to Private Facebook Group
Schedule & Access
10 month course; September 2022-June 2023
BONUS: 2 months free access (July & August 2023)