Syllabus · Dual Track
Dual Piano & Voice Syllabus for Kids in Grades 1–4
The Dual Track splits each lesson between the keyboard and singing, so kids build piano basics and vocal skills side by side and gradually learn to play and sing together. It runs as 16 sessions over an 8-week semester, with lessons of 45 or 60 minutes.
How each lesson flows
Every session follows the same four phases, so your child always knows what comes next.
| Phase | 45-minute lesson | 60-minute lesson |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1Piano Focus | 0–10 Mins | 0–15 Mins |
| Phase 2Vocal Focus | 10–25 Mins | 15–35 Mins |
| Phase 3Dual Combination | 25–40 Mins | 35–55 Mins |
| Phase 4Wrap-Up | 40–45 Mins | 55–60 Mins |
Semester plan
Sessions come in pairs, and each pair builds gently on the one before.
Sessions 1–2: Launch
- Piano Focus 5-finger pentascales; practice pressing single LH bass keys on beat 1.
- Vocal Focus Breath support; match vocal pitch directly to piano keys played.
- Dual Combination Tap & Sing: Tap LH bass key on beat 1 while singing sustained vocal pitches.
- Wrap-Up Log coordination milestones; set home drill targets.
Sessions 3–4: Alignment
- Piano Focus Practice RH 5-finger melody notes matching vocal pitch steps.
- Vocal Focus Tall vowels; practice singing 5-note scale steps (Do-Re-Mi).
- Dual Combination Mirror Drill: Play RH piano notes while singing matching pitch lines simultaneously.
- Wrap-Up Rhythm separation check (LH holds pulse, voice sings).
Sessions 5–6: Harmony
- Piano Focus Practice 2-note block chord shifts (C Major to G Major) on downbeats.
- Vocal Focus Chorus breath placement; dynamic projection without strain.
- Dual Combination Harmonic Autopilot: LH plays steady block chords while voice sings Song 1 verse.
- Wrap-Up Practice taking breaths without lifting hands from keys.
Sessions 7–8: Song 1 Dual
- Piano Focus Master sustain pedal timing on chord changes without looking down.
- Vocal Focus Polish diction and facial storytelling while seated at bench.
- Dual Combination Full Integration: Play full piano accompaniment and sing lead vocals for Song 1.
- Wrap-Up Record Song 1 dual performance; celebrate mid-summer milestone!
Sessions 9–10: Song 2 Launch
- Piano Focus Learn repeating 3-chord accompaniment loop (Am–C–G) for Song 2.
- Vocal Focus Map vocal range and storytelling character for Song 2.
- Dual Combination Loop & Sing: Put 3-chord piano loop on "autopilot" while singing Song 2 verse.
- Wrap-Up Identify tricky coordination crossover points.
Sessions 11–12: Flow & Pedal
- Piano Focus Smooth out chord loop transitions using sustain pedal.
- Vocal Focus Head-voice registration shifts over piano harmonies.
- Dual Combination Full Integration: Combine continuous piano chord loops, pedal, and lead vocals on Song 2.
- Wrap-Up Check dynamic balance (keep piano quiet so voice leads).
Sessions 13–14: Recovery
- Piano Focus Run chord progressions from memory with eyes closed.
- Vocal Focus Maintain strong seated posture and diaphragm support.
- Dual Combination Recovery Drill: Practice fixing a piano finger slip without stopping the vocal line.
- Wrap-Up Run both dual showcase pieces end-to-end from memory.
Sessions 15–16: Showcase Ready
- Piano Focus Quick hand stretch & bench adjustment.
- Vocal Focus Seated breath check & starting pitch cue.
- Dual Combination Final Dual Polish: Execute full performance of both dual pieces live.
- Wrap-Up Bench setup, mic distance check, formal bow, and presentation.
Repertoire & resources
Resources: Faber ChordTime Piano, FULL VOICE Workbook (Intro), Hal Leonard Easy Piano Pop Songbooks, Custom Lead Sheets (lyrics + chord symbols)
Song selection
Level 1: 3-Chord Loop Autopilot
Easiest accompaniment pattern
- Ocean Eyes (Billie Eilish)
- Shake It Off (Taylor Swift)
- Thunder (Imagine Dragons)
Level 2: Single-Note Bass Anchors
Clear voice-hand separation
- Lover (Taylor Swift)
- Until I Found You (Stephen Sanchez)
- Lava (Pixar)
Level 3: Open Chords & Pedal
Lush, dramatic atmosphere
- Drivers License (Olivia Rodrigo)
- Perfect (Ed Sheeran)
- Can You Feel the Love Tonight (The Lion King)
A note to parents
This syllabus is intended as a reference guide. The actual pace and content covered will be dynamically adjusted based on your child's individual aptitude, engagement level, and consistency with home practice.
The song options provided are choices for the student. We will select pieces that best fit the student's voice/hands and interests; we do not cover all listed songs in a single semester.
Parent Intake & Application Form
Reserve a spot for the upcoming semester. Complete the form below and Spatika will reach out with scheduling details.