How are lessons taught?

 

Lessons are taught in 6-week courses in groups of maximum six children. Each session focuses on our three learning pillars - Discover and Play, Learn and Play and Sing and Play.

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How much do they cost?

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Courses cost £60 per child, equating to £10 for each 45-minute lesson. This is less than half of an average private piano lesson in Hertfordshire.

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Where do lessons take place?

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Lessons take place on Saturday mornings at the Methodist Church on Pixmore Way, Letchworth (SG6 3TR). There is parking available and Letchworth town centre is a short walk away.

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What courses do you offer?

 

We currently offer two courses - Introduction to Piano and Level Up Piano. 

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Introduction to Piano is suitable for absolute beginners, age 6 - 9 - no prior knowledge of piano or keyboard required. This course introduces students to the musical alphabet, foundational theory componenets, and four power chords. By the end of the course, we strive for students to play simple songs - including a tune with both hands - understand the basics of composition and accompany themselves while singing. 

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Level Up Piano is for children with some piano or keyboard experience, or who have completed our beginner course, age 7 - 10. This course will introduce some more advanced theory elements, more chords and two-handed playing, as well as some improvisation.

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Come along to one of our taster sessions on 9th August to find out more!

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How do I know which course to choose?

 

If your child is an absolute beginner, then Introduction to Piano is the one for them. For Level Up Piano, we ask that children are comfortable with the music alphabet (A-G), can play C-G with their right hand and C-F with their left hand whilst their thumb is on middle C, have some knowledge of note lengths (crotchets and quavers) and familiarity with a stave. Reading notation is not a prerequisite. 

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If you're still not sure, please do reach out on info@vivapiano.co.uk and we can arrange to have a chat about what's best for your little one.

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Whichever course you land on, we do ask that your child has expressed a real interest in music. Our number one priority is that they enjoy their lessons!

 

What will children learn on?

 

Children will be taught on 61-key keyboards and each child will be provided with their own keyboard during the lesson.

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​​When can I book a course?

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Our next courses begin in September 2025.  More details will be provided later this summer, but you can register here to be notified when they are available to book.​​​

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Who teaches the lessons?

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Lessons are taught by Viva Piano founders, Laura and Scarlett. Read more about us here or get in touch at info@vivapiano.co.uk - we will be more than happy to have a chat. 

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Will parents/guardians be involved?

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Parents are asked to stay for each lesson, and seating is provided in the lesson room.  ​​

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Does using a keyboard rather than a piano impact learning?

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We don't believe so. You can read our thoughts in more detail in this blog post.

 

What about first aid & safeguarding?​

​Both Laura and Scarlett are trained in paediatric first aid,  have received the appropriate level of safeguarding training, and have basic DBS checks. 

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