Online
Piano
Classes

Course Overview

The online piano course is open to children aged 5 and older, as well as adults. Students learn to read music, develop piano playing techniques, and study pieces in different styles, from classical music to jazz and contemporary music. The programme includes a preparatory level for children aged 5–6, followed by beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels.

Each individual lesson lasts 45 minutes. Lessons are available in Russian, Ukrainian, or English. We agree on the schedule and language of instruction before the course begins.

Lessons take place on Google Meet or Zoom. The teacher demonstrates musical examples, listens to the student play, explains techniques in detail, and helps with difficult passages. Our teachers have higher music qualifications and teaching experience; many are also active performers.

You can choose how often to have lessons based on your schedule. We recommend two lessons a week to maintain a good pace and keep the material fresh between lessons.

Students perform in online concerts and may take part in competitions if they wish. Everyone receives certificates of recognition and diplomas following concerts and competitions. The school awards a certificate after each module and a diploma after each level.

Teaching Method

Montessori Center’s piano teaching method is built around specific musical goals. At the start of the course, the teacher finds out what the student can already do and suggests pieces suited to their level. Together, they plan the stages of learning: reading the score, mastering the necessary techniques, practising difficult passages, and preparing a piece for performance.

Students move to the next level as they master the material, without a fixed timeframe. They can perform a prepared piece at an online concert or in a competition. For these events, the teacher helps them choose repertoire and prepare to play for an audience.

Benefits of Our Teaching Method

Clear tasks: the teacher shows students what to practise, whether it is the rhythm, fingering, or a particular section of a piece.

Individual pace: students can spend more time on a challenging programme and study it for as long as they need.

Practice without exams: students apply the techniques they learn to the pieces they study. They can share the results of their work at an online concert or competition.

For children and adults: the teacher selects exercises and repertoire based on each student’s age, experience, and interests.

Further study: after completing the school’s programme, students can continue lessons with our teachers and move on to more challenging, professional-level repertoire.

Preparatory Level

The preparatory level is designed for children aged 5–6. Children explore the keyboard, learn to distinguish high and low sounds, repeat simple rhythms, and play short melodies. The teacher gradually introduces their first notes and shows them how to position their hands while playing. Activities are chosen so children can try each new idea on the instrument right away.

Beginner Level

At the beginner level, students learn to read music, study note values and rhythmic patterns, and play with both hands. They work through short pieces, learn the principles of fingering, and practise playing with a steady rhythm. Gradually, their repertoire includes pieces with more challenging scores. By the end of this level, a student can work out a simple piece independently and play it from beginning to end.

Intermediate Level

At the intermediate level, pieces become longer and more varied. Students work on hand coordination, finger dexterity, and tone quality. They learn to recognise musical phrases and changes in dynamics. The teacher helps them understand the character of each piece and choose techniques that bring it out in their playing. Students gradually tackle more challenging repertoire and learn to identify passages that need more practice.

Advanced Level

At the advanced level, students work on demanding pieces and pay closer attention to the details of performance. They study each piece’s style, consider phrasing, dynamics, and tempo, and refine their technique and touch.

Preparing a piece involves independent work with the score and discussion of musical choices with the teacher. Students also learn about music history and how particular works were created, helping them better understand the music’s character and the composer’s intentions.

Every student can prepare a programme for an online concert or competition. The teacher helps them get their pieces ready for performance and discuss the results afterwards. After completing this level, students can continue their studies and work on professional-level repertoire.

Course Goals

Piano technique: develop hand coordination and finger dexterity, learn piano playing techniques, and work on tone quality.

Reading music: learn to read notation and study pieces independently, gradually progressing to more challenging works.

Repertoire: learn to perform music in different styles, including classical pieces, jazz, and popular music.

Expressive playing: work on rhythmic accuracy, phrasing, and dynamics to convey the character of each piece more vividly.

Performance experience: prepare pieces for performance and take part in online concerts and competitions.

Benefits of Piano Lessons

Musical ear: it develops gradually through playing the piano and listening to music. Over time, students begin to imagine how a piece should sound and work toward that sound in their own playing.

Sense of rhythm: working with note values helps students maintain a steady tempo and play musical phrases with rhythmic accuracy.

Hand coordination: playing with both hands often involves making different movements at the same time. Students develop this skill gradually, beginning with simple pieces for two hands.

Attention to the score: when learning a piece, students follow the notes, rhythm, fingering, and dynamic markings. Over time, they learn to notice these details and reflect them in their playing.

Musical memory: as students learn a piece, they remember its melody, rhythm, and harmony. Eventually, they may be able to perform a familiar piece from memory.

Playing solo and with others: the piano can provide both melody and accompaniment. These skills can later be used in a duet or to accompany a singer.

Exploring different music: by studying classical, jazz, and contemporary pieces, students hear how composers use rhythm, harmony, and the sound of the instrument in different ways.

Independent practice: students learn to divide a piece into smaller sections, identify difficult passages, and practise them before the next lesson.

Performance experience: preparing for an online concert or competition gives students a chance to play a complete piece for an audience and learn to manage performance nerves.

At the first lesson, the teacher will ask about your musical experience, listen to you play, or help you take your first steps at the piano. Together, you will choose pieces you enjoy and begin working on them.