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 structured academic pathway with curriculum, theory, assessments, level examinations, grading and certification — for learners pursuing music seriously or professionally.
48 live sessions
Learn at your own pace — schedule classes flexibly
Graded Certificate with Merit classification
Who Should Enrol
- Learners at Foundation stage seeking structured progress
- Students preparing for professional music pathways
- Anyone ready to commit to regular weekly practice
Your Learning Journey
Session-wise curriculum across 12 modules · 48 live sessions. The complete syllabus unlocks after enrolment.
S1–4 Orientation to the Instrument
- Parts of the piano/keyboard; posture and seating; hand shape and finger numbering (1–5)
- Black-key grouping (2s and 3s); locating every C using black-key groups
- Introduction to the 5-line staff; drawing note heads (oval, not round) and stems; placement for high/middle/low notes
- Introduction to Middle C; writing Middle C in both clefs
- Finger-lifting and tapping exercises; clapping quarter and half notes
You're viewing 6 of 12 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
Theory quiz, practical assessment and level examination with rubric-based grading