This lesson plan lays out the term's roadmap — staged goals, repertoire pieces, technical work, and practice expectations — so the student, parent, and teacher are aligned from day one.
Stage 1 Goals — first 4 weeks
Foundational targets: posture, hand position, basic notation, first piece prep.
Stage 2 Goals — by week 8
Mid-term targets: scales, dynamics, polished first piece, second piece introduced.
End-of-term targets: full repertoire performance-ready, recital prep, optional exam preparation.
Piece 1 — title, composer, key, learning notes:
Piece 2 — title, composer, key, learning notes:
Piece 3 — title, composer, key, learning notes:
Technical work to be covered this term:
- Scales — major, minor, modes
- Arpeggios — broken chords across keys
- Etudes — technical studies
- Sight-reading practice
- Ensemble / duet work
Theory / supplementary book:
Daily practice (minutes):
Weekly minimum (minutes):
Parent / Student Acknowledgement
Plan locked in! We'll check progress at each stage and adjust as needed. Practice consistently, and you'll surprise yourself by term's end.