Finding Your Way Around the Keys
Learn finger numbers, find C and the black-key groups, and play the Jingle Bells chorus.
Winter Break 1-on-1 Piano Lessons: Holiday Songs
Four private winter break piano lessons where beginners learn to play classic holiday songs such as Jingle Bells and Deck the Halls. Each lesson builds note reading, rhythm and hand coordination, ending with a mini holiday recital for family.
Paid once.
- Level
- Beginner
- Ages
- 6–14
- Duration
- 45 min
- Classes
- 2 / Week
- Weeks
- 2
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Class Experience
There is something magical about playing a holiday song on the piano for your family. In these four private lessons over winter break, beginners learn exactly that, with a teacher who tailors every step to their age and pace.
Lesson one starts at the very beginning: sitting well, finger numbers and finding your way around the keys, ending with the Jingle Bells chorus. Lesson two introduces simple note reading and rhythms through the melody of Deck the Halls. In lesson three learners add a simple left-hand part to We Wish You a Merry Christmas and practice playing hands together. The last lesson polishes two songs, adds Auld Lang Syne for the New Year and ends with a short recital for family on camera.
Because lessons are 1-on-1, the teacher can slow down, repeat or stretch each learner. Younger children use color-coded and large-print music, while older beginners read standard notation. Families who celebrate other winter traditions can swap in a winter song of their choice.
Learners finish with two or three holiday songs they can play confidently, basic note-reading and rhythm skills, and a short practice routine to keep going after the break.
How classes work
Each 45-minute lesson includes a warm-up, new material demonstrated on the teacher's keyboard, guided practice with feedback and a short practice plan for the days between lessons. Lessons are scheduled 1-on-1, twice a week for two weeks.
What we'll cover
Lesson 1: Finding Your Way Around the Keys – Learn finger numbers, find C and the black-key groups, and play the Jingle Bells chorus.
Lesson 2: Melody and Rhythm: Deck the Halls – Read simple notes and rhythms and play the right-hand melody of Deck the Halls.
Lesson 3: Two Hands Together – Add a simple left-hand part to We Wish You a Merry Christmas.
Lesson 4: Holiday Mini Recital – Polish two songs, try Auld Lang Syne for the New Year and play a short recital for family.
Learning Outcomes
Sit and hold hands correctly at the piano
Find notes on the keyboard using the black-key groups
Read simple notes and rhythms
Play a simple melody with both hands
Perform two or three holiday songs for an audience
Prerequisites
No piano experience needed. Learners need access to a piano or a keyboard with at least 61 keys at home.
What You'll Need
- Supplies
- Piano or 61-key keyboardPrinted sheet musicPencil
- Device and internet
- Computer or tablet with camera and microphone placed to show hands on the keysStable internet connection
Piano or keyboard with at least 61 keys; printed holiday sheet music shared by the teacher; pencil for marking finger numbers; a device stand or stack of books to angle the camera at the keys.
Syllabus
4 LessonsA step-by-step plan of what your child learns, class by class. · 2 Weeks
Melody and Rhythm: Deck the Halls
Read simple notes and rhythms and play the right-hand melody of Deck the Halls.
Two Hands Together
Add a simple left-hand part to We Wish You a Merry Christmas and practice playing hands together.
Holiday Mini Recital
Polish two songs, try Auld Lang Syne for the New Year and play a short recital for family.
Available Times
Next 7 days, US Eastern Time
- Mon, Nov 9 · 5:00 PM
- Tue, Nov 10 · 1:00 PM
- Wed, Nov 11 · 1:30 PM
- Wed, Nov 11 · 7:00 PM
- Thu, Nov 12 · 4:00 PM
Parents Often Ask
A piano or a keyboard with at least 61 keys works well. Please angle the camera so the teacher can see your child's hands on the keys.
Yes. The lessons start from the very beginning with finger numbers and finding notes. Younger learners use color-coded, large-print music.
Lessons are booked 1-on-1 with the teacher, twice a week across two weeks of winter break. You arrange times directly with the teacher based on availability.
Yes. Families can swap in a winter or New Year song of their choice, and the teacher will adapt it to a beginner level.
Most beginners can play two or three simple holiday songs confidently, including one with both hands. They also leave with a short practice routine to keep going after the break.
Meet your Instructor
Dr. Kristine Dizon is an internationally experienced musician, linguist, and educator with advanced credentials in music theory, performance, and cultural studies. Recognized with prestigious fellowships and awards, this educator designs lessons across music history, composition,…
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