Ages 5 – 7 · Piano Foundations

TinyKeys

Group piano classes for kids ages 5 to 7. A structured, three-level curriculum that builds real skills through songs, games, and time at the keys every single class.

5 – 7
Ages
Group
Format
45 min
Per class
3
Levels
Small groups!
Ages 5 – 7
Young children at a piano with a teacher

Every Class Builds Real Skills

Every class is built around five core skills. Students work through them progressively across three levels, at their own pace.

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Piano Technique
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Playing by Ear
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Sight-Reading
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Creative Listening
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Group Performance
Children at a piano keyboard during class

Every class includes hands-on time at the keyboard. Students build muscle memory and confidence from day one.

Inside Every Class

Hands on piano keyboard

Piano technique

Finger positioning, hand coordination, and basic chords.

Child playing piano

Playing by ear

Playing by ear is one of the most valuable skills a young musician can build.

Kids reading music

Sight-reading

We introduce musical notation in a kid-friendly, step-by-step way.

Kids listening to music together

Creative listening

Every class includes a listening exercise. We introduce kids to a wide range of styles, from classical to pop to rock, to help them develop their ear and find music they love.

Kids move through three levels as they're ready

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Level 1.Getting started

Students learn how to sit at the keyboard, basic finger placement, and their first simple songs. The focus is on comfort, curiosity, and building a positive relationship with the instrument.

Posture and positioningBasic finger numbersFirst songsListening exercises
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Level 2.Building foundations

Students begin reading simple notation, develop hand coordination, and start learning chords.

Simple notationHand coordinationBasic chordsGroup performance
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Level 3.Growing as a musician

Students work on both hands together, expand their repertoire, and develop their musical ear more formally. By the end of Level 3, kids have a real foundation to carry into private lessons.

Two-hand playingSight-readingPlaying by earExpanded repertoire
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What comes after Level 3?

Students who complete Level 3 have built a solid technical and musical foundation. At that point, many are ready to move into private piano lessons, where they can go deeper on repertoire, theory, and their own musical interests. We'll talk through that transition with you when your child gets there.

Every class includes keyboard time

Common questions

Questions parents ask

What ages is Tiny Keys for?

Tiny Keys is built for ages 5 to 7. Classes are small and hands-on, and every child gets time at the keys in every session.

Does my child need any piano experience?

No. Tiny Keys starts from the beginning, posture, hand position, rhythm, and first songs.

Is financial support or charter funding available?

Yes. We work with charter schools and Self-Determination funding programs. See what that covers and how it works on our Funding Support page.

Ready to give it a try?

Spots fill up.

Reach out when your child is ready and we'll find the right class together.

Takes about 2 minutes.

Questions first? (916) 435-1300 or admin@headlinermusicacademy.com