Curriculum & Teaching Philosophy

 
 

At Luton Piano Academy, we aren't looking to create the perfect musician. We tailor learning to each student, factoring strengths, skills and interests. The primary goal is to help students understand and enjoy the piano tradition. We build up fundamental skills gradually, encouraging creativity and fun all along the way. We believe that learning a physically and mentally challenging tradition can be approached with balance and joy.

 

Three Keys to Cultivating a Music Lover

 
 
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Know the Tradition

MUSICAL EXPOSURE

​Piano offers an incredibly rich and diverse tradition. Students are exposed to Jazz and Classical styles and also encouraged to pursue their own interests.

  • Periods in Music History

  • Composers and Performers

  • Classical and Jazz Styles

  • Understanding Emotion in Music

 
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Learn the Rules

PIANO SKILLS

​​There is a reason that many composers sit at a piano to compose. The piano lends us the full range of the orchestra at our fingertips. It is an ideal instrument to learn musical scales, chords and theory.

  • Reading Music

  • Music Theory

  • Ear Training

  • Piano Technique

 
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Play and Create

FREE FORM CREATIVITY

​Freedom and creativity are what make music. We build up joy in expression with performance tips. Improvisation and composition are incorporated to help students make music truly their own.

  • Performance Skills

  • Composition

  • Improvisation

  • Self-Guided Exploration