Keyboard Klub
WOULD YOU LIKE YOUR CHILD TO LEARN TO PLAY THE PIANO IN A FUN GROUP?
THEN KEYBOARD KLUB IS FOR YOU!
I'm opening a new class Wednesdays at 4:45pm. I will do the first class for free on Sep 29. Please email or text me to reserve a spot for your child for one of these fun, group classes.
My home studio is near Estevan Village in Oak Bay, Victoria, BC.
My name is Lauri Lyster and I've created a keyboard/piano class for children that I teach from my home studio in Oak Bay, Victoria, BC. I taught the program in Sydney, Australia and then carried on teaching groups in Whistler, BC. Moving here to Victoria this past October during Covid, I've been waiting patiently for restrictions to lift so that I could start teaching group lessons and we're finally there! Solfege singing (do re mi) is used to train the children's ears, as they are developing rapidly. After we've got a good base with our ear training and note reading, we learn the corresponding ABC's that most people are familiar with. These fun group classes have the children playing hands together and reading notes very quickly. Small class size ensures lots of individual attention!
I have 35 years of experience teaching piano, and was the national rep for Yamaha Canada, training other teachers around the world in group keyboard instruction for children. I love teaching kids and developed this program to create well rounded little musicians who will hopefully go on to enjoy playing any instrument of their choice with better musicality, a stronger sense of rhythm, keen ears and a love of music! The keyboard is the ultimate choice for learning music as it is visually easy to understand and there's no way to play out of tune!
Weekly classes start the week of September 13, day and time TBA.
'The progress is awesome-love your energy and teaching style-thank you!'
Contact me by email at laurithedrummergirl@gmail.com or at 604-906-0771
My home studio is near Estevan Village in Oak Bay, Victoria, BC.
My name is Lauri Lyster and I've created a keyboard/piano class for children that I teach from my home studio in Oak Bay, Victoria, BC. I taught the program in Sydney, Australia and then carried on teaching groups in Whistler, BC. Moving here to Victoria this past October during Covid, I've been waiting patiently for restrictions to lift so that I could start teaching group lessons and we're finally there! Solfege singing (do re mi) is used to train the children's ears, as they are developing rapidly. After we've got a good base with our ear training and note reading, we learn the corresponding ABC's that most people are familiar with. These fun group classes have the children playing hands together and reading notes very quickly. Small class size ensures lots of individual attention!
I have 35 years of experience teaching piano, and was the national rep for Yamaha Canada, training other teachers around the world in group keyboard instruction for children. I love teaching kids and developed this program to create well rounded little musicians who will hopefully go on to enjoy playing any instrument of their choice with better musicality, a stronger sense of rhythm, keen ears and a love of music! The keyboard is the ultimate choice for learning music as it is visually easy to understand and there's no way to play out of tune!
Weekly classes start the week of September 13, day and time TBA.
- Classes are 45 minutes long
- I provide keyboards for class. However, a piano or keyboard is needed for at home practice. The Yamaha PSR E-363 or similar models are great, are available at Long and McQuade music stores, and sometimes come up on Craigslist. Whatever you choose, full size keys, at least 61 of them, and touch sensitive keys are much preferred!
- Currently, the program is suitable for 6-10 year olds. I group ages together to the best of my ability.
- I like parents to sit in on the first lesson if at all possible so that they know how to support their children at home. After that, you are welcome to attend the class or just drop them off and pick them up...whatever works with your schedule! I send videos of new songs to the parents so that they can help with at home practice, which is ABSOLUTELY necessary in order to progress. Small amounts of practice as often as possible during the week makes for a positive learning experience vs 'cramming' a long session in the day before a lesson!
- The Winter term is 12-14 classes long, depending on how soon we reach a quorum. Classes are $24 each and there is a $5 materials cost.
- Cash or direct deposit will ensure a spot for your child!
- Parent kudos from previous classes:
'The progress is awesome-love your energy and teaching style-thank you!'
Contact me by email at laurithedrummergirl@gmail.com or at 604-906-0771
