Group Piano
Pre-K &
Kindergarten Piano
Designed
to equip young children with the skills
necessary to play the piano and learn to
read music. The teaching series involves
several motivating and exciting activities.
The Pre-K class will move at a slower pace
than our Kindergarten class, and is designed
to be a compliment to our Merry Music Makers
program. Children will explore the
complexities of music and learn such skills
as note values, music alphabet, music
symbols, music readiness, music staff
awareness, and steady beat. You will be
amazed at how quickly the students will
learn to identify notes and play music on
their own. The students will learn to
identify the names and works of famous
composers.
Beginning Group Piano
Designed for 1st-4th grade students. They
will move at a considerably faster pace
while learning more age appropriate material
than our younger classes. Using the newest
digital keyboards with headphones, computers
and educational games to reinforce learning,
the students will feel an immediate sense of
accomplishment. These classes are designed
to create “ healthy” competition and provide
practice motivation. The students will learn
how to read music from a staff and how to
play by ear while incorporating fun and
popular music. They will also learn such
skills as: music alphabet, music symbols,
keyboard geography, develop listening
skills, and note reading.
- All group piano
courses are taught in a small group
format and run from August to May.
- Each class will
participate in a Fall recital in
December and a spring recital in May.
Meet the Instructors
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Mrs. Laura Melson, mother of
three, is a gifted teacher with a
heart for music development. After
receiving her degree from Indiana
Wesleyan University in Music
Education, she began her career as a
public school music teacher. She
then proceeded to the position of
Director of Music at Arlington
Montessori School. Ms. Laura
currently serves as our Preschool
and Children’s’ Programs Coordinator
where she produces and directs our
children’s musicals along with
coordinating all spring, summer and
fall activities. She is also an
experienced private vocal and piano
instructor to all ages and levels. |
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Mr. Blake McClain, received
his bachelor’s degree in Church
Music from Baylor University, and is
currently working towards a master’s
degree in Jazz Studies from the
University of North Texas. In
addition to coordinating our
Kindergarten and Group Piano
classes, he also serves as our Music
Coordinator and one of our private
piano Instructors. His unique
teaching style allows students to
reach high levels of achievement and
his passion for music is evident in
the enthusiasm of his students. |
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Ms. Anna Lisa Reese, has been
teaching private lessons and
children's classes for over 6 years.
She is a very gifted instructor with
the ability to identify students’
individual learning styles and
prepare lessons accordingly. She is
also a talented musician who excels
in piano, vocal, and cello. She
plays cello in the Greater Fort
Worth Orchestra and has performed at
Bass Hall. She has received top
honors at the UTA Strings Festival
as well as a performance in the UTA
Honors Recital. Students will enjoy
her creative and positive approach
to teaching. |
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