Topics & Goals
Keyboard Layout and Technique
Learn note names, octaves, finger numbers, posture, and C position drills.
Scales and Triads
Practice C, G, and F major scales with correct fingering and build major and minor triads.
Chords and Progressions
Build I-IV-V and vi-IV-I-V progressions and move efficiently between shapes.
Rhythm and Timing
Count in 4/4, practice subdivisions, and play to a metronome with steady time.
Melody Writing
Use scale and chord tones to create motifs with clear phrasing and articulation.
Basslines and Left-Hand Patterns
Play root and root–5 patterns that define harmony and drive the groove.
Two-Hand Coordination
Combine melody, chords, and bass while keeping alignment and smooth transitions.
MIDI Recording and Production
Record, quantize, humanize, and edit in the piano roll to shape tight performances.
