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<ul>
	<li>Introduction to Music: Provides an overview of music as an art form and introduces the basic concepts of rhythm, melody, harmony, and timbre.</li>
	<li>Understanding Pitch: Explains what pitch is and how it is represented on a keyboard. Covers concepts such as frequency, tone, and tuning.</li>
	<li>Body Posture &amp; Approach for Keyboard Playing: Discusses proper body posture and technique for keyboard playing to minimize tension and fatigue and improve performance.</li>
	<li>Finger Exercises for Keyboard Playing: Provides exercises for developing finger strength, dexterity, and agility to improve keyboard playing.</li>
	<li>Basic Musicianship: Covers the fundamentals of music theory, including notation, rhythm, meter, and key signatures.</li>
	<li>Introduction to Musical Scales: Introduces the concept of musical scales and covers the most common scales used in Western music, including the chromatic, major, and natural, harmonic, and melodic minor scales.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Understand the basics of ledger, staff, clefs, signatures, note length, and rhythm.</li>
	<li>Read and write music notation for more complex keyboard pieces.</li>
	<li>Understand and play triad chords and broken chords.</li>
	<li>Understand and play chord inversions.</li>
	<li>Play more complex musical pieces on the keyboard.</li>
	<li>Apply music theory and harmony concepts to playing keyboard pieces.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Learn and play a variety of musical pieces on the keyboard, and perform with appropriate expression.</li>
	<li>Prepare for and take a theory exam, demonstrating understanding of key music theory concepts.</li>
	<li>Understand and use advanced rhythm concepts in keyboard playing.</li>
	<li>Practice and master exercises involving contrary motion playing.</li>
	<li>Understand and use different modes in music, and apply in keyboard playing.</li>
	<li>Understand and use the circle of fifths for chord progressions and transposing pieces in keyboard playing.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Understand the structure of different types of music and analyze music structure to enhance keyboard playing ability.</li>
	<li>Review and refine music reading skills, including note identification and rhythm, and improve sight-reading ability.</li>
	<li>Develop strategies for effective performance preparation, including mental and physical preparation, and use practice techniques to refine keyboard playing ability and prepare for performances.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Introduction to Violin: Overview of the instrument, its parts, and proper handling techniques.</li>
	<li>Posture and Technique: Focus on correct body posture, hand position, bow grip, and bowing techniques.</li>
	<li>Fundamentals of Music Notation: Introduction to reading sheet music, understanding musical symbols, and basic rhythmic notation.</li>
	<li>Bowing Techniques: Explore various bowing techniques, including bow strokes, dynamics, articulations, and bow control exercises.</li>
	<li>Left Hand Technique: Develop left hand skills, including finger placement, intonation, shifting, and vibrato exercises.</li>
	<li>Scales and Arpeggios: Learn and practice major and minor scales, arpeggios, and technical exercises to improve finger dexterity and familiarity with different keys.</li>
	<li>Music Theory: Introduction to music theory concepts, such as intervals, chords, and basic harmony, relevant to violin playing.</li>
	<li>Repertoire: Study and perform a selection of beginner-level pieces from the Western classical music repertoire, focusing on tone production, phrasing, and musical interpretation.</li>
	<li>Instrument Care and Maintenance: Understand proper care and maintenance techniques for the violin, including tuning, cleaning, and changing strings.</li>
</ul>

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1. Introduction to the Piano

<ul>
	<li>Explore the keyboard layout: white and black keys</li>
	<li>Understand posture and hand positioning for comfortable playing</li>
	<li>Learn how to produce sound with proper finger placement 
	&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

2. Learning to Play with the Right Hand

<ul>
	<li>Begin with one-hand melodies using the right hand</li>
	<li>Play familiar rhymes such as &quot;Twinkle Twinkle Little Star&quot; and &quot;Mary Had a Little Lamb&quot;</li>
	<li>Focus on treble clef note reading and rhythm 
	&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

3. Adding Basic Chords

<ul>
	<li>Introduction to simple chords using the right hand</li>
	<li>Play and sing along with rhymes using basic chord accompaniments</li>
	<li>Understand harmony and its role in music 
	&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

4. Introducing the Left Hand

<ul>
	<li>Learn to read and play bass clef notes with the left hand</li>
	<li>Gradually combine both hands to play simple pieces</li>
	<li>Build coordination and confidence 
	&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

5. Exploring Both Hands Together

<ul>
	<li>Practice small lessons from beginner piano books</li>
	<li>Play easy pieces with both hands to improve coordination</li>
	<li>Develop familiarity with treble and bass clefs 
	&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

6. Scales, Hanon Exercises, and Technical Exercises

<ul>
	<li>Practice five-finger scales in C Major (hands separately and together)</li>
	<li>Introduce Hanon exercises to develop finger strength and agility</li>
	<li>Practice dynamics: playing softly (piano) and loudly (forte)</li>
	<li>Develop finger strength and agility through targeted exercises</li>
</ul>

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7. Sight-Reading and Aural Skills

<ul>
	<li>Practice sight-reading to play simple pieces fluently</li>
	<li>Develop aural skills by recognizing pitch and rhythmic patterns</li>
	<li>Engage in clapping and singing exercises to improve musical memory 
	&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

8. Performance and Expression

<ul>
	<li>Practice performing pieces with expression and dynamics</li>
	<li>Build stage confidence through mock performances</li>
	<li>Learn tips to perform confidently and handle exam day effectively</li>
</ul>

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