Introduction to the piano - Explain the anatomy of a piano (black and white keys, pedals), and demonstrate different ways to produce sounds (depress keys, use pedals, hammer with fists). Have child explore the piano and discover different sounds.

Learn hand position - Show the child how to form the correct hand position, using correct finger and thumb placement. Have the student practice playing C, E and G with the correct fingers.

Shadow Play - To help the child internalize the correct hand position, have them copy the teacher’s hand with one hand while playing with the other.

Animal Song - Have the child press four notes with the correct hand in order to produce the notes for a song (Georgy Porgy, for example). Have the student sing along to the song and reward with enthusiastic praise when the song is completed.

Alphabet exercise - Have the child stretch their fingers and press the keys from A to Z. Demonstrate the purpose of the exercise and provide verbal reminders if the child’s hand slips.

Progression exercise - Show the child a sequence that spans two octaves from the bass clef to the treble clef and back. Have them practice this sequence at different speeds and reward with enthusiastic praise when the student complete the exercise correctly.

Conclusion - To wrap up, have the student locate and play their favorite song using the same fingerings they’ve used throughout the lesson. Thank the student for their dedication and enthusiasm!