Have you always wanted to learn to play the piano? This exciting and rewarding beginning piano course is designed for students with little or no keyboard experience. Develop basic keyboard skills and technique through the use of popular songs and appropriate-level piano literature. Gain a strong understanding of the rudimentary elements of music—melody, rhythm, harmony, and timbre—through electronic keyboard practice. Simple unison and part-singing are encouraged in this highly interactive course.
Note: You will need an electronic keyboard or piano for practice at home.
Course Number: MUS-40006
Credit: 2.00 unit(s)
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9/26/2023 - 11/14/2023
$315
In-class
La Jolla
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CLASS TYPE:
This is a traditional classroom setting.
All class meetings held in-person according to published location, dates and times. Students may be expected to engage with course content online during the published course dates.
Cratty, William, Two years at UC Riverside as a teaching associate and visiting lecturer and awarded The Most Outstanding Teacher
William Cratty teaches Piano I , Piano II , and Intermediate Piano . William spent two years at UC Riverside as a teaching associate and visiting lecturer, where he was awarded The Most Outstanding Teacher award. In addition to performing and teaching at local colleges, he is an active writer of theoretical works on diverse subjects. He also holds a Ph.D. in music from UC San Diego.
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TEXTBOOKS:
REQUIREDAlfred's Basic Adult Piano Course, Adult All-In-One Course, Level One 2009
by Palmer, Willard A.
ISBN / ASIN: 9780882848181
You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.
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POLICIES:
Early enrollment advised.
No refunds after: 10/3/2023.
Early Enrollment Discount: $290 ($315 if enrolled after 9/4/2023).
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DATE | DAY | START | END | LOCATION |
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9/26/2023 | Tue | 5:30 p.m. | 7:29 p.m. | Room 166, Conrad Prebys Music Center, UC San Diego, La Jolla |
10/3/2023 | Tue | 5:30 p.m. | 7:29 p.m. | Room 166, Conrad Prebys Music Center, UC San Diego, La Jolla |
10/10/2023 | Tue | 5:30 p.m. | 7:29 p.m. | Room 166, Conrad Prebys Music Center, UC San Diego, La Jolla |
10/17/2023 | Tue | 5:30 p.m. | 7:29 p.m. | Room 166, Conrad Prebys Music Center, UC San Diego, La Jolla |
10/24/2023 | Tue | 5:30 p.m. | 7:29 p.m. | Room 166, Conrad Prebys Music Center, UC San Diego, La Jolla |
10/31/2023 | Tue | 5:30 p.m. | 7:29 p.m. | Room 166, Conrad Prebys Music Center, UC San Diego, La Jolla |
11/7/2023 | Tue | 5:30 p.m. | 7:29 p.m. | Room 166, Conrad Prebys Music Center, UC San Diego, La Jolla |
11/14/2023 | Tue | 5:30 p.m. | 7:29 p.m. | Room 166, Conrad Prebys Music Center, UC San Diego, La Jolla |
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1/16/2024 - 3/5/2024
$290
In-class
La Jolla
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CLASS TYPE:
This is a traditional classroom setting.
All class meetings held in-person according to published location, dates and times. Students may be expected to engage with course content online during the published course dates.
Cratty, William, Two years at UC Riverside as a teaching associate and visiting lecturer and awarded The Most Outstanding Teacher
William Cratty teaches Piano I , Piano II , and Intermediate Piano . William spent two years at UC Riverside as a teaching associate and visiting lecturer, where he was awarded The Most Outstanding Teacher award. In addition to performing and teaching at local colleges, he is an active writer of theoretical works on diverse subjects. He also holds a Ph.D. in music from UC San Diego.
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TEXTBOOKS:
REQUIREDAlfred's Basic Adult Piano Course, Adult All-In-One Course, Level One 2009
by Palmer, Willard A.
ISBN / ASIN: 9780882848181
You may purchase textbooks via the UC San Diego Bookstore.
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POLICIES:
Early enrollment advised.
No refunds after: 1/23/2024.
Early Enrollment Discount: $290 ($315 if enrolled after 12/4/2023).
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DATE | DAY | START | END | LOCATION |
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1/16/2024 | Tue | 5:30 p.m. | 7:29 p.m. | Room 166, Conrad Prebys Music Center, UC San Diego, La Jolla |
1/23/2024 | Tue | 5:30 p.m. | 7:29 p.m. | Room 166, Conrad Prebys Music Center, UC San Diego, La Jolla |
1/30/2024 | Tue | 5:30 p.m. | 7:29 p.m. | Room 166, Conrad Prebys Music Center, UC San Diego, La Jolla |
2/6/2024 | Tue | 5:30 p.m. | 7:29 p.m. | Room 166, Conrad Prebys Music Center, UC San Diego, La Jolla |
2/13/2024 | Tue | 5:30 p.m. | 7:29 p.m. | Room 166, Conrad Prebys Music Center, UC San Diego, La Jolla |
2/20/2024 | Tue | 5:30 p.m. | 7:29 p.m. | Room 166, Conrad Prebys Music Center, UC San Diego, La Jolla |
2/27/2024 | Tue | 5:30 p.m. | 7:29 p.m. | Room 166, Conrad Prebys Music Center, UC San Diego, La Jolla |
3/5/2024 | Tue | 5:30 p.m. | 7:29 p.m. | Room 166, Conrad Prebys Music Center, UC San Diego, La Jolla |
There are no sections of this course currently scheduled. Please contact the Arts, Humanities, Languages & Digital Arts department at 858-534-5760 or ahl@ucsd.edu for information about when this course will be offered again.