Elementary Ellingtons (Ages (9-12)
with Bernard Bayer (Piano)
50 minutes
In this course, students continue building their foundation of skills to carry them through the beginning stages of piano. Students will reinforce their theory knowledge, develop their ability to read music, and they'll learn more scales and chords. Students become much more self-sufficient by the end of this course, and they will each learn a unique solo piece to be performed at the end of the session.
Pianist Bernard Bayer is a rare artist who has captured the hearts of audiences around the world. He has performed as a soloist with Bratislava Philharmonic, San Diego Symphony and The Fairbanks Philharmonic among others. He is featured on a number of film scores including "A Girl Like Me" and "The Visitor", and he has appeared on Britain's "Pop Stars to Opera Stars" reality TV program. A dynamic performer, Bernard has won many competitions including the La Jolla Symphony Young Artists Competition, VOCE State Finals, Yamaha Piano Competition, MTAC Concerto Competition and Joanna Hodges International Piano Competition. Bernard has a master's degree in performance from USC where he studied with world-renown pedagogue John Perry, and he spent most of his formative years studying with the incredible Jane Bastien (Bastien Piano Methods). Bernard is passionate about teaching and inspires his students to achieve beyond their expectations.