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 PianoRAMA
Utilizing THE MAYRON COLE GROUP PIANO CURRICULUM
Music is a gift from God. Freely we receive from Him. Freely we share with others. Come and discover the excitement of Group Piano, Guitar & Voices Classes!
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Course Descriptions (Ages 5 to Adult)
Have you always wanted to learn to play the piano? Many adults wish they had taken lessons as a child or wish they had continued lessons as a child! Being musically literate will enable you to be an independent musician, allow you to work through new assignments on your own and to purchase music and learn it by yourself!
E-Z Keys/Menehune
This Primer piano class is for ages 5-6, begins Fall semester with E-Z Keys and continues Spring semester with Menehune. Children learn the first two steps of piano playing readiness: mastery of rhythmic counting and knowledge of keyboard geography.
 Level 1
Beginners learn the three steps of piano playing: mastery of rhythmic counting, keyboard geography, and proficient staff note reading. (Young Beginner = ages 7-9, Older Beginner = ages 10-12.)
Level 2, Beginner
Students will continue to expand their keyboard knowledge, rhythm, music concepts, and focus on learning the bass clef notes.
Level 3, Advanced Beginner
After mastering the bass clef in Level 2, students will move on to more new notes in the treble clef, harmony, and beginning piano technique. They will also be introduced to the classics.
Level 4, Early Intermediate
The skills developed in the early levels will pay off in Level 4! Students are introduced to triads, chord inversions, compound rhythm, harmony exploration, leger line notes, and much more.
Level 5, Intermediate
The music at this level keeps the students motivated by using compound rhythm, 16th notes, and triplets. Classic favorites in their original form include history lessons.
Piano for Busy Adults
Play Piano Now is a piano course for adults who have never studied piano before but have a strong desire to try it out.
Guitar
The guitar is an extremely well known and widely used instrument in all areas of the world. Learning to play the guitar opens the gates to many forms of music, as well as self expression. Guitar playing allows for a great deal of creativity and freedom of style, and has the potential to bolster confidence and provide a sense of accomplishment. Guitar lessons will include an introduction to basic chords and harmonies, as well as reading tablature. Students will learn to care for their instruments, with instruction in proper tuning techniques, changing strings, and cleaning and storage of the instrument. Specific literature to be studied will be determined by the teacher and the student.
Beginning Guitar
The beginner guitar students study basic music concepts, while having fun playing the guitar in a group class. Course content includes learning to play chords, to accompany in a variety of styles, and to read lead line notation. Jr. Guitar (ages 8 – 11), Older Beginner Guitar (ages 12 – adults).
Private Voice Lessons
Voice students (ages 8 - Adult) learn correct and healthy vocal technique while developing confidence and a love of music.
Private Lessons
Private Lessons: Piano, Voice, Guitar
Private instruction is offered based on teacher schedule availability and the individual student’s needs. An interview with a PianoRAMA teacher is required.
Private Lesson fees are as follows:
$55 registration/material fee
30 min. - $105 / month 45 min. - $145 / month
One hour - $185 / month
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PianoRAMA General Information
Piano classes are small groups. Piano classes prove that children enjoy learning together in a relaxed, stress-free environment. Students are grouped according to age and ability. Parents are welcome to visit at any time.
Piano classes are 45-minutes long. In each school year, there are two semesters of 15 weeks each, with a “sharing session” on the 16th week of each semester. Each student receives a calendar of the year’s schedule and events.
Tuition and Materials
A $55 deposit fee per semester reserves a student’s place in a class. This fee covers all materials needed for the class for the semester. The deposit is non-refundable. Tuition for all group classes is $95 per month, totaling 4 payments per semester. Make all checks payable to PianoRAMA.
Instructor interviews are required for placement of all new and transfer students. The purpose of the interview is to acquaint parent and student with the courses we offer, and PianoRAMA’s goals, objectives, policies, and contract.
The Mayron Cole Piano Method is built on the three basis steps of learning to play the piano: (1) rhythm reading, (2) keyboard knowledge, and (3) staff note reading. Mrs. Cole, a highly regarded teacher, composer, and clinician, has developed the nation’s leading group piano method. PianoRAMA instructors are certified to teach the Mayron Cole Method.
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PianoRAMA Staff
Bonnie Walker (Piano & Guitar) has been teaching piano in the Raleigh area since 1976. She earned a Bachelor of Music Education from East Carolina University. Bonnie is a state and nationally certified piano teacher.
Joy Martin (Piano) is an experienced organist and piano teacher. She studied 10 years at the Cadek Conservatory of Music, Chattanooga, TN and graduated with a Bachelor of Music degree in organ from Wesleyan College, Macon, GA.
Betsy Bullard (Piano & Voice) has taught voice and piano since 1985 and has a home studio in Clayton. She holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Wilkes University.
Rachel Beck (Voice) is an experienced vocalist, a member of the NC Master Chorale, and church choir director. She holds a Bachelor of Music degree from meredith College and a Masters degree in voice performance and pedagogy from Brigham Young University.
Carole Nicholson (Piano) is a state and nationally certified piano teacher. In 2005, Carole completed her 15th year on the music faculty of Chowan College. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Wake Forest University and a Master of Music in Piano from Millikin University.
Maxine Salvatore (Piano) has taught piano to children and adutlts in Raleigh since 1976. She is an active member of the Raleigh Piano Teachers Association. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Performance from Guilford College.
Pat Anderson (Piano) is an experienced piano teacher and K – 8th grades music teacher. She is an NC certified teacher and earned a Bachelor of Music Education from Pfeiffer University.
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PianoRAMA: New FALL Classes 2008 (Current as of July 29, 2008)
New Classes start August 18, 2008
MONDAY
4:15 – 5:00 Level I Piano - Younger
5:00 – 5:45 Junior Guitar
5:45 – 6:15 EZ Keys/Menehue (Primer Piano – ages 5 - 6)
6:30 – 7:15 Beginner Adult
TUESDAY
4:30 – 5:15 EZ Keys/ Menehune (Primer Piano)
5:30 – 6:15 Level 1 Piano - Older
WEDNESDAY
4:15 – 5:00 Level 1 Piano - Younger
5:00 – 5:45 Level 1 Piano - Older
5:15 – 6:00 Junior Guitar
THURSDAY
4:15 – 5:00 EZ Keys/ Menehune
4:15 – 5:00 Level 1 Older
5:00 – 5:45 Level 1 Younger
5:45 – 6:30 Junior Guitar
Class size is limited.
Early registration is recommended.
Fall Registration Deadline : Aug. 14, 2008
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Contact Us
 PianoRAMA
5121 Hollyridge Dr, Suite 100
Raleigh, NC 27612
(919) 781-3220
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PIANORAMA Registration Form