What do beginner adult group piano classes look like at Wellspring?

First and foremost, our classes offer a kind, welcoming environment to all! No prior experience with music is needed. Our instructors understand the stressors that can come with adult life and design piano class to be a fun escape.

Each group lesson may look different week-to-week, but they include activities such as:

• Learning music by “rote,” (teacher demonstrates which notes to play)

• Learning to read sheet music from method books or popular songs as a group

• Practicing one’s own chosen pieces with headphones and receiving personalized feedback

• Working on playing by ear or improvising

• Discussing topics related to music history or music theory

• Playing ensemble pieces where everyone gets their own musical part

As with learning any instrument, individual practice time outside of the classroom will be how most progress can be made. However, we will never hold it against a student if larger priorities need attention and practice can’t fit in sometimes.