Piano — Level 1: Foundation
An orientation into sound, pitch and rhythm. Learners develop listening skills, correct posture and the fundamental vocabulary of their chosen discipline. In the Piano stream, this level centres on staff notation and sight-reading and classical and contemporary repertoire. A flexible, repertoire-first pathway for hobby learners — no compulsory exams, song-based practice, personal goals and teacher feedback.
24 live sessions
Learn at your own pace — schedule classes flexibly
Course Completion Certificate
Who Should Enrol
- Learners at Foundation stage seeking structured progress
- Hobby learners who want flexible, enjoyable learning
- Anyone ready to commit to regular weekly practice
Your Learning Journey
Session-wise curriculum across 6 modules · 24 live sessions. The complete syllabus unlocks after enrolment.
S1 Piano Orientation & First Notes
- Introduction to the piano/keyboard; correct sitting position and hand posture
- Understanding groups of 2 and 3 black keys; finding Middle C
- Identifying C-D-E-F-G; finger numbering 1-5
- Simple right-hand finger exercises
- Play a very short 3-5 note melody
S2 Right-Hand Note Navigation
- Quick revision of keyboard geography; C-D-E-F-G recognition without assistance
- Five-finger position in C; finger independence exercises
- Ascending and descending patterns; introduction to steady pulse
- Play a simple right-hand tune such as 'Ode to Joy' (simplified)
S3 Introducing the Left Hand
- Left-hand C position and finger numbers
- C-D-E-F-G patterns with left hand
- Basic finger-strength exercises
- Alternate right-hand and left-hand playing; first coordination exercises
S4 First Two-Hand Coordination
- Review right- and left-hand positions
- Simple mirrored finger exercises; hands separately then together
- Maintaining an even tempo; simple two-hand patterns
- Foundation checkpoint: locate basic notes and comfortably use all five fingers of both hands
You're viewing 3 of 6 modules. Enrol to unlock the complete session-wise curriculum, milestone tracking and level outcomes in your dashboard.
Learning Objectives
- Recognise and reproduce the seven swaras / core notes
- Develop steady rhythm and basic tempo control
- Build correct posture, breathing or hand position
- Cultivate daily listening and practice habits
Expected Outcomes
- Confident command of foundation-level piano repertoire
- Demonstrable skills: pitch recognition, basic rhythm, technique fundamentals
- Eligibility for Level 2 enrolment
Prerequisites
No prior training required — baseline assessment included
Teaching Methodology
Live 1-to-1 and small-batch online classes with structured curriculum, guided practice plans and recorded feedback.
Evaluation
Continuous teacher feedback and self-assessment; no compulsory examination