About The Course

Piano Foundations is a comprehensive course tailored for beginner piano students of all ages. Whether you're starting from scratch or refreshing your skills, our lesson videos, quizzes, activities and book are designed to guide you through the fundamentals with ease. You'll learn songs, pieces, and exercises as well as the foundational concepts behind each of them. Our approach builds musical proficiency, empowering you to take your musicianship to the next level. Join me on this enriching learning experience and unlock your musical potential today!

Excel With A Solid Foundation 

Master the fundamentals of playing piano and build a strong musical foundation. Learn music theory, notation, counting, and technique. Develop your ear, sight reading and expression.

Immersive Learning Experience

Fun and engaging lesson videos, interactive quizzes, activities, and a lesson book of sheet music, exercises and illustrations, keep you motivated, informed and excited to learn.

Expert Guidance and Support

Discussion threads within each lesson give you an opportunity to ask us questions, provide feedback and learn from others. Our team is standing by to help should you have any questions along the way.

Course Curriculum

8 Chapters · 56 Lessons

  1. 1

    Welcome

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      Before You Begin … 

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      Lesson Book (PDF)

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    Unit 1: Introduction to Piano

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      Lesson 1: Hand Position, Posture, and Finger Numbers

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      Lesson 2: Keyboard Layout, Music Dynamics & First Song!

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      Lesson 3: Music Alphabet & Key Names

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      Lesson 4: Rhythm, Note Values & Measures

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      Lesson 5: C Position (Pentascale)

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      Lesson 6: Music Intervals

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      Unit 1 Quiz

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    Unit 2: Musical Staff and Notation (Coming Soon)

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      Lesson 1: Treble & Bass Clefs, Grand Staff

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      Lesson 2: Notes on the Staff - Ledger Lines, Middle C, and Guide Notes

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      Lesson 3: Recognizing Steps and Skips on the Staff

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      Lesson 4: Mnemonics for Learning All Staff Notes

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      Lesson 5: Middle C position on the Staff

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      Lesson 6: Sight-Reading and Melodic Contour

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      Lesson 7: Parallel and Contrary Motion

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      Lesson 8: C Position (Pentascale) on the Staff and Rests (Quarter, Half and Whole)

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      Lesson 9: Ties

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    Unit 3: Introduction to Chords, Scales, and 8th Notes (Coming Soon)

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      Lesson 1: 4th and 5ths on the Staff (Melodic & Harmonic)

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      Lesson 2: Major Scale Formula (Scale Degrees, Whole Steps and Half Steps)

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      Lesson 3: Tonic, Dominant, Leading Tone

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      Lesson 4: C Major Chord

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      Lesson 5: Primary Chords and Their Chord Symbols

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      Lesson 6: Csus4 Chord

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      Lesson 7: Chord Inversions

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      Lesson 8: 8th Notes (Happy Birthday to You!)

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      Lesson 9: Sharps and Flats

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    Unit 4: Articulation, Form, and Arpeggios (Coming Soon)

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      Lesson 1: Slurs & Legato (Phrase)

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      Lesson 2: Crescendo, Diminuendo, Ritardando

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      Lesson 3: Staccato

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      Lesson 4: Downbeat, Upbeat (Pick Up Note), Fermata

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      Lesson 5: D.C. al Fine, Coda, 1st and 2nd Endings

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      Lesson 6: Waltz Time

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      Lesson 7: Arpeggios, Block Chords vs. Broken Chords

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      Lesson 8: Leschetizky Exercise

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      Lesson 9: The Damper Pedal

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    Unit 5: G Major - Scale and Primary Chords (Coming Soon)

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      Lesson 1: G Major Key Signature and One-Octave Scale

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      Lesson 2: Primary Chords in G Major

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      Lesson 3: Gsus4 Chord

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      Lesson 4: Chord Inversions

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      Lesson 5: Chord Warm-Up Exercise - G, D7 & C Chords

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      Lesson 6: Natural Sign and Rules of Accidentals in Measures

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      Lesson 7: Lead Sheet in G Major

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      Lesson 8: Dotted Quarter Notes

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    Unit 6: Hanon, Czerny, and Chord Progressions (Coming Soon)

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      Lesson 1: Hanon Exercise

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      Lesson 2: Czerny Exercise

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      Lesson 3: New Time Signature - 2/4 (Kumbayah)

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      Lesson 4: Chord Progressions

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      Lesson 5: Blues Progression

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      Lesson 6: Syncopated Notes - More Blues

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      Lesson 7: Changing Fingers on Same Note

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    Unit 7: F Major - Scale and Primary Chords (Coming Soon)

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      Lesson 1: Key of F Major

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      Lesson 2: F Major Scale

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      Lesson 3: Primary Chords of F Major

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      Lesson 4: Arpeggiated Chords

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      Lesson 5: More Syncopated Notes and Bass Lines

Meet Your Instructor, Marisa

As a passionate musician with three decades of piano teaching experience, I am dedicated to helping students of all ages unlock their musical talents. I understand the challenges of learning the piano and am here to guide you through every step of your musical journey. My credentials include: • College degree in Piano with emphasis in Pedagogy • Student-taught University musicianship courses • Tutored and graded University music theory courses • Former music teacher at private Elementary School My goal is to inspire and empower you to become the pianist you've always dreamed of being. Let's embark on this musical adventure together!

What Students Are Saying

 

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My experience learning with Marisa has been nothing but fun! Her teaching style is well-thought out and accommodating and she adapts easily to fit various learning styles. 100% recommend!”
Ethan

Student

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“You are so patient and dedicated. I just love your teaching style.”
Jessica

Student

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Marisa utilizes her sincere and caring personality, musical ability, and instructional expertise to inspire her students.
Linda

Student

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Marisa’s teaching style is effective with both adults and children. She is able to communicate her love of music and her knowledge of music theory to her students, resulting in a well-rounded approach to piano lessons.
Karen

Student

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"My daughter is thoroughly enjoying Marisa's lessons and continues to remain enthusiastic about practicing. It's been a joy to see her progress and to have fun!"
David

Parent of Student

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You light a spark! You truly inspire the love of music.
Marian

Parent of Student

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