Improve your keyboard skills and achieve better fluency and control on the keyboard. This course is suitable for those who can play simple pieces and have some basic music-reading skills. You will learn through individual and group tuition and playing, starting at Grade 1 and working towards Grade 2 (ABRSM) standard. This course is a continuation from Piano 1C
Courses
Piano 3A
When & Where
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9 September 2025 - 2 December 2025 ( 18 hours, 12 weeks )
- Evening, Tuesday
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View course timetable
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Waterloo Centre
Quick Facts
- Availability Yes
- Tutor Maria Canyigueral
- Course Code W25CCLA08A
- Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course
What you will learn
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Demonstrate good posture, hand position, warm-up and practice techniques and habits
- Play scales, arpeggios and exercises in simple major and minor keys
- Play melodies, chords and simple counterpoint with independence of hands
- Differentiate between legato and staccato
- Read and write simple music, including some dynamics, articulation and expression markings
- Play repertoire in a variety of styles
Cost
Full fee
£195
Concession fee
£145
Class format and activities
The classes will be held in the digital keyboard classroom, with one keyboard per student. Listening to tutor explanation and demonstration. Playing digital pianos with weighted keyboards, with and without headphones. Playing with and to others in the class. Playing individually to the tutor. Listening to others and group discussion. Aural and Theory exercises. You will need to follow and contribute to discussions in English. Music Study can include the use of digital resources such as listening to recordings, watching videos online, using appropriate mobile applications and Micosoft Teams -Morley's virtual learning environment- to enhance your learning inside and outside the classroom. Music study also offers a range of benefits including being an enjoyable way to enhance wellbeing. Music practice at Morley can also serve to enhance skills relevant for employment including developing creativity, developing high-concentration levels, building self-confidence, working to deadlines, being able to control nerves and working as part of a team.
Entry requirements
This course is suitable for those with one year's experience or those who can read notes and play simple tunes with hands together. You will need access to a piano (acoustic or digital) outside class. Willingness to do short, regular practice sessions between classes: at least 20-30 minutes, at least 4 times a week
What you need to know before you enrol
You should be careful when playing the piano to maintain good posture and take regular breaks to stretch and relax, to avoid overuse injuries. Achievement on your course will be measured by whether you meet the learning outcomes. At the start of the course you will have an opportunity to discuss these with your tutor and set your own personal targets, linked to the learning outcomes and future goals. Excellent attendance and punctuality is required from all students. This course requires study/completion of activities outside of class time.
What you need
Notebook, pencil and eraser, and manuscript paper for music notation. Text: Piano Adventures: Adult Piano Adventures All-in-One Lesson Book 2 [Faber]. Other materials to be supplied by the tutor. The College provides headphones for all students but you are encouraged to bring your own.
What you can do next
Piano 2A continues on to Piano 2B (Spring term) and 2C (Summer term). Morley offers Piano courses through all levels up to Advanced. You may also be interested in the series of 'ABRSM Music Theory' courses and the 'Aural Training & Musicianship' courses.
