Piano Discoveries Level 2
Ages 6-9
Overview
Level 2 introduces more difficult concepts in music and at the piano. Major and minor tonalities are identified and explored, keyboard harmony is further developed in chords and broken chords, as well as scales and keys are introduced in musical pieces and exercises. Pieces are longer and more difficult than Level 1, but musical learning and expression are explored through singing, listening, and group playing in class each week.
After completion of this class, students will be very well prepared with the necessary basics for beginner piano playing, and will easily be able to transition into private piano lessons.
Lesson book and class materials provided.
Note: If your child is slightly younger or slightly older than the range for this class, please contact us at academy@gmu.edu to discuss the best placement for your child.
Ages: 6-9
Dates:
Section 1: Tuesdays, 5:00 – 5:45 pm
February 7 – May 23, 2023 (15 weeks)
Section 2: Thursdays, 5:00 – 5:45 pm
February 9 – May 25, 2023 (15 weeks)
Skip Dates:
Section 1: April 4, 2023
Section 2: April 6, 2023
Tuition: $452.50
Location: Mason Community Arts Academy Building in Fairfax, VA
Covid Safety Information
- Mason Community Arts Academy follows all safety protocols required by George Mason University. Visit our COVID Safety Guidelines for more information.
- Mask & PPE Requirements—Masks are optional, but strongly recommended, for students and faculty in all programming. *See University Policy on Face Coverings for full details.
- George Mason Offers Covid Vaccine Appointments
Section 1: Tuesdays
Section 2: Thursdays
Program Faculty
Dr. Misha Tumanov
Academy Teaching Artist
Language: English
Musical Styles: Classical, Pop, Jazz, Contemporary
Instruments: Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Electric Bass, and Ukulele
Specialized Skill Levels: All Guitar/Ukulele Levels
Affiliations: National Association for Music Education (NAfME)
Born in Ukraine, Misha Tumanov started his musical education in Costa Rica at the Instituto Superior de Artes and the Pre-College Program of the National University, studying with Dr. Alexandr Sklioutovsky. After graduating with honors from the National University at age seventeen, he continued his studies with Dr. Ray Kilburn at Ball State University, receiving a Master’s Degree and Artist Diploma in piano performance. Dr. Tumanov earned his Doctorate at the University of Maryland, under Dr. Larissa Dedova. His dissertation explores the early 20th-century Soviet avant-garde solo piano repertoire. Dr. Tumanov’s major teachers also include Dr. Anna Balakerskaia and Ludmila Melzer.
Dr. Tumanov has taught in the DC area since 2010. Previously, he taught at the National University of Costa Rica, the Instituto Superior de Artes, and Ball State (both private lessons and group classes). Dr. Tumanov has also taught group classes at George Mason University and the University of Maryland. He has been often invited back to Costa Rica to work with students preparing for competitions and major performances, most notably the International Competition of Slav Music 2009 and 2010, where the students received multiple prizes. Dr. Tumanov’s students have performed at the Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center, as well as prominent local venues.
Dr. Tumanov’s experience as a teacher ranges from 4-year-old beginners to advanced adults. Dr. Tumanov is passionate about guiding his students to find their own artistic voice and discovering the joy of music.
Dr. Tumanov is a frequent performer at festivals and conferences, both as a solo and collaborative pianist, including the International Double Reed Society conference, MTNA, Piano Technicians Guild, and Orfeo Music Festival in Italy. He has been a featured soloist with the National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine, the National and Youth Symphony Orchestras of Costa Rica, as well as the Ball State Symphony Orchestra. Dr. Tumanov has won numerous awards and competitions, including 2nd place at the East-Central Division of the MTNA National Competition, the Indianapolis Matinee Musicale, and 1st Prize at the Pinault International Competition in New York. He is a Teaching Artist at the Mason Arts Academy, George Mason University, in Fairfax, VA.
In 2021, Dr. Tumanov released his second solo CD featuring works by Shostakovich, Prokofiev, Feinberg, and Deshevov. A CD of Shostakovich’s complete early works for solo piano is planned for 2022.
Notes
- Please note that group classes are subject to cancellation if minimum enrollment is not reached.
- Be sure to check our policies and procedures regarding registration, withdrawals, refunds, and more for fall or spring group classes.
- All students will receive a Welcome Letter via email at least 1 week before the class starts with all necessary details.
- Online registration closes 2 business days before the first class, however space may still be available. Please contact academy@gmu.edu for more information. A $10 late registration fee may apply.
- For additional information, please contact the Academy at academy@gmu.edu.
