EVDIV 241 - Piano Class

Matthew Odell, Mika Sasaki, Assaff Weisman, Lisa Yui, Patrick Kreeger, Art Williford
In this class, students explore classical piano technique, style, interpretation, memorization, and performance practice in a master-class group setting. Each section of this class is limited to four students. Active listening, discussion, and attention are critical elements of group piano classes. Informal performances are given throughout the semester, and department-wide seminars featuring guest experts and master teachers round out the learning experience. Students are placed according to playing ability and potential to contribute to and enhance a positive group learning dynamic.

Biography: Patrick Kreeger

Biography: Matthew Odell

Biography: Mika Sasaki

Biography: Assaff Weisman

Biography: Art Williford

Biography: Lisa Yui

Pre-requisites: A basic knowledge of rhythmic values (i.e. whole note, half note, quarter note, eighth note, etc.) and the ability to sight-read at the piano in both treble and bass clefs with both hands playing together.

This is a yearlong course. Students may join in either fall or spring; however, spring placements are contingent on midyear vacancies.

Placement application required unless pre-approved to enroll. Application deadline: Wednesday, January 14 @ 5pm ET.

Current Schedule of Piano Classes for Spring 2026 Semester

Please note: This is the current schedule of classes, and class times and sections are subject to change. Placement into a section is determined based on availability and matching students with like students of the same level.

Each section of piano class consists of 11 class sessions, inclusive of one end-of-year recital.

Click here for the holiday schedule for the Extension Division.

Instructor	Mode	Day	Start Date	End Date	Start Time	End Time
Art Williford	In-Person	Sundays	2/8/26	5/3/26	7:00pm	9:00pm
Art Williford	In-Person	Mondays	2/9/26	4/27/26	7:30pm	9:30pm
Matthew Odell	In-Person	Mondays	2/2/26	4/27/26	7:30pm	9:30pm
Lisa Yui	In-Person	Mondays	2/9/26	4/27/26	7:30pm	9:30pm
Matthew Odell	In-Person	Tuesdays	2/3/26	4/28/26	5:15pm	7:15pm
Art Williford	In-Person	Tuesdays	2/10/26	4/28/26	5:15pm	7:15pm
Assaff Weisman	In-Person	Tuesdays	2/10/26	4/28/26	5:15pm	7:15pm
Mika Sasaki	In-Person	Tuesdays	2/10/26	4/28/26	7:30pm	9:30pm
Assaff Weisman	In-Person	Wednesdays	2/11/26	4/29/26	5:15pm	7:15pm
Matthew Odell	In-Person	Wednesdays	2/4/26	4/29/26	5:15pm	7:15pm
Assaff Weisman	In-Person	Wednesdays	2/11/26	4/29/26	7:30pm	9:30pm
Matthew Odell	In-Person	Wednesdays	2/4/26	4/29/26	7:30pm	9:30pm
Mika Sasaki	In-Person	Wednesdays	2/11/26	4/29/26	7:30pm	9:30pm
Art Williford	In-Person	Wednesdays	2/11/26	4/29/26	7:30pm	9:30pm
Matthew Odell	Online	Thursdays	2/5/26	4/30/26	5:15pm	7:15pm
Art Williford	In-Person	Thursdays	2/12/26	4/30/26	7:30pm	9:30pm
Matthew Odell	Online	Thursdays	2/5/26	4/30/26	7:30pm	9:30pm

$1,430 per semester

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