Beginner Practical Keyboard Course

BEGINNER PRACTICAL PIANO COURSE Presented By: Mr. Lemuel Patterson

‘INSPIRING YOU TO INSPIRE OTHERS’ TEL: +1(868)277-4874/ +1(868)335-5578 EMAIL: lmnopmusiccompany@gmail.com BIOGRAPHY: From a young age, Lemuel was always attracted to music and as he grew, his passion did also. From sitting in a stroller, watching gospel artiste such as Alvin Slaughter and Ron Kenoly, to being the competent musician he is today, it is evident that Lemuel is deeply submerged into the Art they call Music. In his lifetime, Lemuel has been teaching Music for over 10 years. Currently he works as a Music Instructor with the Primary School Music Programme Unit. He is currently the holder of two Bachelor Degrees, one in Management Studies and the other in Performing Arts with Specialization in Music. Lemuel also holds certificates up to grade 6 Practical and up to grade 7 theory from Trinity Guildhall in London. Not only does he have the papers to prove it, but had the pleasure to play alongside some of the greatest musicians in Trinidad and Tobago. Names such as Tony Paul, Jason Bishop, Rodney Alexander, Jill Ann Walters-Morris, just to name a few. In addition, he had the privilege of playing with the All Star Cast at Jazz on the Greens (2018) and accompanied Quinton Neckles at Shangri-La in Tobago (2019). The highlight of his music career was playing bass guitar for Cuban Jazz Pianist, Janysett McPherson at Kaiso Blues, Port of Spain (2018). He calls it an unforgettable experience; one that will be forever etched in his memory. Lemuel Patterson loves the idea of inspiring people through his music. His theory is this: “You must never leave a music concert the same way you came; something in the music must change you.” This concept never left his thoughts. Whether teaching, composing, arranging, performing or music directing, the goal for him will always be “To inspire.” At present, Lemuel is currently the owner of ‘LmnoP Music Company’ where the motto is “INSPIRING YOU TO INSPIRE OTHERS.” All of this, is a result of his passion for music, helping upcoming musicians acquire the skills needed to inspire others.

‘INSPIRING YOU TO INSPIRE OTHERS’ TEL: +1(868)277-4874/ +1(868)335-5578 EMAIL: lmnopmusiccompany@gmail.com BEGINNER PRACTICAL KEYBOARD COURSE: Lecturer: Mr. Lemuel Patterson (Mr. LmnoP) Course Description: This 12-Month Piano/Keyboard Practical Development Course is specifically designed for students who possess a strong theoretical background (up to Grade 7 Theory or equivalent) but require practical training to develop fluency, confidence, and musicianship at the keyboard. The course bridges the gap between music theory and practical application, helping students transform their theoretical knowledge into functional playing skills. Throughout the programme, students will focus on essential areas of piano performance, including proper posture, hand placement, finger independence, hand coordination, rhythmic accuracy, sight-reading, playing by ear, keyboard techniques, articulation, dynamics, and musical expression. Special emphasis will be placed on developing a strong internal sense of timing through metronome practice and the performance of rhythmic and syncopated patterns commonly found in classical, gospel, popular, and contemporary music. Students will progress through carefully selected beginner to early-intermediate repertoire designed to strengthen technical ability while building confidence at the instrument. Technical exercises, scales, arpeggios, sight-reading drills, ear-training activities, and practical performance studies will be integrated throughout the course to ensure steady development. In addition to improving overall musicianship, this course serves as preparation for Grade 1 Piano Practical examinations, providing students with the foundational technical and performance skills required for success. By the end of the programme, students will demonstrate improved finger dexterity, reading ability, rhythmic stability, ear-training skills, and performance confidence, enabling them to approach more advanced practical studies with a solid musical foundation.

Course Objectives: ‘INSPIRING YOU TO INSPIRE OTHERS’ TEL: +1(868)277-4874/ +1(868)335-5578 EMAIL: lmnopmusiccompany@gmail.com Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: • Demonstrate proper posture, hand position, and keyboard technique. • Perform beginner to early-intermediate piano pieces with confidence. • Play scales, exercises, and technical studies with correct fingering. • Develop finger independence and hand coordination. • Maintain steady tempo using a metronome and internal pulse. • Read music fluently in both treble and bass clefs. • Play simple melodies and progressions by ear. • Perform rhythmic and syncopated patterns accurately. • Apply appropriate articulation, dynamics, and expression in performance. • Prepare for and successfully attempt a Grade 1 Piano Practical examination. • Develop effective practice habits that support long-term musical growth. Course Delivery: This course will be delivered once per week at a day and time agreed upon by lecturer and customer. The duration of these sessions is 50 minutes -1 hour unless stated otherwise by the lecturer. These sessions are to be administered in person unless stated otherwise. Course Etiquette: - Students are expected to arrive and set up their instrument before the start of sessions, at least 10mins before. This is important as it will help you to prepare your ‘field of study’ before playing a single song. N.B(for some fields, the time may vary) Mutual respect for teacher and student is crucial to the learning process. Please be well attired. Feel free to ask any questions during the course. Each student will have my number to call or message directly. My normal hours are from 9am to 8pm. Any messages or calls outside those hours will be taken up the next day. Course Outline:

‘INSPIRING YOU TO INSPIRE OTHERS’ TEL: +1(868)277-4874/ +1(868)335-5578 EMAIL: lmnopmusiccompany@gmail.com Month 1 – Posture & Foundations Week 1: Posture, bench height, hand shape, finger numbers, middle C, metronome basics. Homework: Minimum 20–30 minutes daily practice. Complete exercises and repertoire assigned in Week 1, use a metronome, and maintain a practice journal. Week 2: 5-finger exercises, note reading around Middle C, simple rhythms. Homework: Minimum 20–30 minutes daily practice. Complete exercises and repertoire assigned in Week 2, use a metronome, and maintain a practice journal. Week 3: Hands separately, finger independence drills, beginner sight-reading. Homework: Minimum 20–30 minutes daily practice. Complete exercises and repertoire assigned in Week 3, use a metronome, and maintain a practice journal. Week 4: Pieces: Mary Had a Little Lamb, Ode to Joy, Lightly Row. Homework: Minimum 20–30 minutes daily practice. Complete exercises and repertoire assigned in Week 4, use a metronome, and maintain a practice journal. Month 2 – Timing & Coordination Week 1: Quarter/eighth note accuracy with metronome. Homework: Minimum 20–30 minutes daily practice. Complete exercises and repertoire assigned in Week 1, use a metronome, and maintain a practice journal. Week 2: Hands together in C position, rhythm counting aloud. Homework: Minimum 20–30 minutes daily practice. Complete exercises and repertoire assigned in Week 2, use a metronome, and maintain a practice journal. Week 3: Sight-reading short exercises daily. Homework: Minimum 20–30 minutes daily practice. Complete exercises and repertoire assigned in Week 3, use a metronome, and maintain a practice journal. Week 4: Pieces: Merrily We Roll Along, Au Clair de la Lune, When the Saints Go Marching In. Homework: Minimum 20–30 minutes daily practice. Complete exercises and repertoire assigned in Week 4, use a metronome, and maintain a practice journal.

‘INSPIRING YOU TO INSPIRE OTHERS’ TEL: +1(868)277-4874/ +1(868)335-5578 EMAIL: lmnopmusiccompany@gmail.com Month 3 – Scales & Finger Control Week 1: C, G and F major scales. Homework: Minimum 20–30 minutes daily practice. Complete exercises and repertoire assigned in Week 1, use a metronome, and maintain a practice journal. Week 2: Finger independence exercises (Hanon style beginner drills). Homework: Minimum 20–30 minutes daily practice. Complete exercises and repertoire assigned in Week 2, use a metronome, and maintain a practice journal. Week 3: Playing in time at multiple tempos. Homework: Minimum 20–30 minutes daily practice. Complete exercises and repertoire assigned in Week 3, use a metronome, and maintain a practice journal. Week 4: Pieces: Minuet in G (simplified), Musette (simplified). Homework: Minimum 20–30 minutes daily practice. Complete exercises and repertoire assigned in Week 4, use a metronome, and maintain a practice journal. Month 4 – Chords & Accompaniment Week 1: Major/minor triads in root position. Homework: Minimum 20–30 minutes daily practice. Complete exercises and repertoire assigned in Week 1, use a metronome, and maintain a practice journal. Week 2: Broken chords and simple left-hand patterns. Homework: Minimum 20–30 minutes daily practice. Complete exercises and repertoire assigned in Week 2, use a metronome, and maintain a practice journal. Week 3: Ear training: identify tonic and dominant. Homework: Minimum 20–30 minutes daily practice. Complete exercises and repertoire assigned in Week 3, use a metronome, and maintain a practice journal. Week 4: Pieces: Amazing Grace, Aura Lee. Homework: Minimum 20–30 minutes daily practice. Complete exercises and repertoire assigned in Week 4, use a metronome, and maintain a practice journal.

‘INSPIRING YOU TO INSPIRE OTHERS’ TEL: +1(868)277-4874/ +1(868)335-5578 EMAIL: lmnopmusiccompany@gmail.com Month 5 – Sight Reading Development Week 1: Daily 5-minute sight-reading. Homework: Minimum 20–30 minutes daily practice. Complete exercises and repertoire assigned in Week 1, use a metronome, and maintain a practice journal. Week 2: Reading both clefs fluently. Homework: Minimum 20–30 minutes daily practice. Complete exercises and repertoire assigned in Week 2, use a metronome, and maintain a practice journal. Week 3: Rhythmic dictation and clapping. Homework: Minimum 20–30 minutes daily practice. Complete exercises and repertoire assigned in Week 3, use a metronome, and maintain a practice journal. Week 4: Pieces: Lavender's Blue, Simple Gifts. Homework: Minimum 20–30 minutes daily practice. Complete exercises and repertoire assigned in Week 4, use a metronome, and maintain a practice journal. Month 6 – Playing by Ear Week 1: Melody reproduction by ear. Homework: Minimum 20–30 minutes daily practice. Complete exercises and repertoire assigned in Week 1, use a metronome, and maintain a practice journal. Week 2: Finding melodies in C, G and F. Homework: Minimum 20–30 minutes daily practice. Complete exercises and repertoire assigned in Week 2, use a metronome, and maintain a practice journal. Week 3: Call-and-response exercises. Homework: Minimum 20–30 minutes daily practice. Complete exercises and repertoire assigned in Week 3, use a metronome, and maintain a practice journal. Week 4: Pieces: Twinkle Twinkle, Happy Birthday, Silent Night by ear. Homework: Minimum 20–30 minutes daily practice. Complete exercises and repertoire assigned in Week 4, use a metronome, and maintain a practice journal.

‘INSPIRING YOU TO INSPIRE OTHERS’ TEL: +1(868)277-4874/ +1(868)335-5578 EMAIL: lmnopmusiccompany@gmail.com Month 7 – Technique & Articulation Week 1: Legato, staccato, accents. Homework: Minimum 20–30 minutes daily practice. Complete exercises and repertoire assigned in Week 1, use a metronome, and maintain a practice journal. Week 2: Wrist flexibility and touch control. Homework: Minimum 20–30 minutes daily practice. Complete exercises and repertoire assigned in Week 2, use a metronome, and maintain a practice journal. Week 3: Scale fluency improvement. Homework: Minimum 20–30 minutes daily practice. Complete exercises and repertoire assigned in Week 3, use a metronome, and maintain a practice journal. Week 4: Pieces: Sonatina themes (simplified), Allegro by Mozart (beginner arrangement). Homework: Minimum 20–30 minutes daily practice. Complete exercises and repertoire assigned in Week 4, use a metronome, and maintain a practice journal. Month 8 – Syncopation & Rhythm Week 1: Syncopated rhythms, off-beat accents. Homework: Minimum 20–30 minutes daily practice. Complete exercises and repertoire assigned in Week 1, use a metronome, and maintain a practice journal. Week 2: Metronome subdivision practice. Homework: Minimum 20–30 minutes daily practice. Complete exercises and repertoire assigned in Week 2, use a metronome, and maintain a practice journal. Week 3: Simple gospel and pop rhythmic patterns. Homework: Minimum 20–30 minutes daily practice. Complete exercises and repertoire assigned in Week 3, use a metronome, and maintain a practice journal. Week 4: Pieces: Jamaican Farewell (easy), syncopated studies. Homework: Minimum 20–30 minutes daily practice. Complete exercises and repertoire assigned in Week 4, use a metronome, and maintain a practice journal.

Month 9 – Grade 1 Practical Focus ‘INSPIRING YOU TO INSPIRE OTHERS’ TEL: +1(868)277-4874/ +1(868)335-5578 EMAIL: lmnopmusiccompany@gmail.com Week 1: Grade 1 technical requirements. Homework: Minimum 20–30 minutes daily practice. Complete exercises and repertoire assigned in Week 1, use a metronome, and maintain a practice journal. Week 2: Scales, sight-reading and aural practice. Homework: Minimum 20–30 minutes daily practice. Complete exercises and repertoire assigned in Week 2, use a metronome, and maintain a practice journal. Week 3: Performance preparation. Homework: Minimum 20–30 minutes daily practice. Complete exercises and repertoire assigned in Week 3, use a metronome, and maintain a practice journal. Week 4: Pieces selected from Grade 1 level repertoire. Homework: Minimum 20–30 minutes daily practice. Complete exercises and repertoire assigned in Week 4, use a metronome, and maintain a practice journal. Month 10 – Musical Expression Week 1: Dynamics, phrasing and balance. Homework: Minimum 20–30 minutes daily practice. Complete exercises and repertoire assigned in Week 1, use a metronome, and maintain a practice journal. Week 2: Pedal introduction. Homework: Minimum 20–30 minutes daily practice. Complete exercises and repertoire assigned in Week 2, use a metronome, and maintain a practice journal. Week 3: Performance confidence exercises. Homework: Minimum 20–30 minutes daily practice. Complete exercises and repertoire assigned in Week 3, use a metronome, and maintain a practice journal. Week 4: Pieces: Canon Theme (easy), Romance themes. Homework: Minimum 20–30 minutes daily practice. Complete exercises and repertoire assigned in Week 4, use a metronome, and maintain a practice journal.

‘INSPIRING YOU TO INSPIRE OTHERS’ TEL: +1(868)277-4874/ +1(868)335-5578 EMAIL: lmnopmusiccompany@gmail.com Month 11 – Performance Preparation Week 1: Mock practical exams. Homework: Minimum 20–30 minutes daily practice. Complete exercises and repertoire assigned in Week 1, use a metronome, and maintain a practice journal. Week 2: Refining technique and rhythm. Homework: Minimum 20–30 minutes daily practice. Complete exercises and repertoire assigned in Week 2, use a metronome, and maintain a practice journal. Week 3: Memorization strategies. Homework: Minimum 20–30 minutes daily practice. Complete exercises and repertoire assigned in Week 3, use a metronome, and maintain a practice journal. Week 4: Recital repertoire selection. Homework: Minimum 20–30 minutes daily practice. Complete exercises and repertoire assigned in Week 4, use a metronome, and maintain a practice journal. Month 12 – Examination & Recital Week 1: Final polishing. Homework: Minimum 20–30 minutes daily practice. Complete exercises and repertoire assigned in Week 1, use a metronome, and maintain a practice journal. Week 2: Mock exams and performance practice. Homework: Minimum 20–30 minutes daily practice. Complete exercises and repertoire assigned in Week 2, use a metronome, and maintain a practice journal. Week 3: Recital preparation. Homework: Minimum 20–30 minutes daily practice. Complete exercises and repertoire assigned in Week 3, use a metronome, and maintain a practice journal. Week 4: Grade 1 Practical readiness assessment. Homework: Minimum 20–30 minutes daily practice. Complete exercises and repertoire assigned in Week 4, use a metronome, and maintain a practice journal. END OF COURSE.

Materials needed for the course: - ‘INSPIRING YOU TO INSPIRE OTHERS’ TEL: +1(868)277-4874/ +1(868)335-5578 EMAIL: lmnopmusiccompany@gmail.com A notebook for taking notes. Pen and pencil All other material will be given online via a google classroom. PDF’s, presentations, and Audio files will be included. Payment: The cost of this course per month is Eight Hundred and forty dollars ($840.00) per student, per month. I take payments upfront to safeguard both clientele and myself. You will receive an invoice each month via email and payments must be made on or before the first of every month. If you are unable to do so, you can talk to the teacher, letting him know when payment would be made. Failure to do so, will result in the cancellation of lessons for that month. Payments can be made via cash or bank transfers. Here is my banking information. Name on Account: Lemuel Patterson Bank: FCB A/c #: 2613561 When payment is made, please send a screenshot which provides proof of payment. Upon receiving payment, your receipt will be sent via email. Feel free to ask any questions regarding the course. You can reach me at 277-4874. THE END.