SU25 Intro to Piano for the Young (Sunday from 12pm - 1pm)
Introduction to Piano for Ages 4–6
Instructor: Dr. Lauren Bowman
Unlock your child’s musical potential with our engaging Introduction to Piano class! Designed for young beginners, this class uses the trusted Alfred’s Basic Piano Library, Lesson Book Level 1A to teach fundamental piano skills in a creative and supportive environment.
Children will learn to play simple songs, read basic musical notes, and explore rhythm through interactive exercises and activities. Dr. Lauren Bowman, an experienced and nurturing instructor, ensures every student builds a strong musical foundation while discovering the joy of making music.
With a class size of 4 to 10 students, each child receives personalized attention to support their learning journey. If more students join, additional teaching aids will be available to maintain a high-quality experience.
Beyond musical progress, this class nurtures cognitive development, fine motor skills, and emotional growth—making it the perfect start to a lifelong love of music.
Let’s make music together! Enroll today to give your child a head start on their musical adventure.
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
| Skill Details: | This class is designed for the absolute beginners. Ages 4-6 years old. |
| Instructor: | Lauren Bowman |
| Instructor Bio: | Dr. Bowman studied piano privately with Dr. Konstantin Sirounian (former pupil of Aram Khachaturian), Delores Stevens, and Myrna Mascardo. She studied ukulele with Hawaiian music event producer and ukulele musician Mitch Chang, and was a featured teacher in CTA Magazine's May/June 2017 issue for pioneering the High School Ukulele Program in California. Her ukulele program was also featured in the Images of America Series, "Hawaiians in Los Angeles" by Arcadia Publishing in 2012. She is also a former staff member of the National Pacific Islander Educators Network (NPIEN) and continues to advocate for Pacific Islanders in Education and teach Ukulele workshops at conferences. Dr. Bowman also advises Music Education credential candidates at MSMU and is an active member of Delta Kappa Gamma-California, Lambda Chapter- a professional women educator's organization. Her dissertation, "Secondary School Music Teacher Perceptions of Music Technology Integration During a Pandemic," focuses on the need for Music Teachers to be trained on Educational Technology and Music Technology for successfully integrating and teaching music online. |
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