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1:1 Private Recorder Lessons

These 30 minute private recorder lessons are perfect for learners of all levels who wish to refine and improve their recorder playing techniques!
Music with Miss Suzanne
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(21)
Class

What's included

Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed
30 mins
per session
Teacher support
Homework
1 hour per week. To maximize the value of these lessons, it's important for learners to engage in consistent practice. Ideally, daily practice is encouraged, but I understand that each learner's schedule and lifestyle are unique. Together, we will collaborate to craft a practice routine that aligns with your learner's schedule. This approach ensures that practicing routine remains both enjoyable and effective.
Assessment
I primarily assess learners through observation, carefully monitoring their progress. Occasionally, we may incorporate digital tools to strengthen musical literacy. Please see the parental guidance section for more information regarding the use of third-party tools in this class.

Class Experience

US Grade 2 - 12
Beginner - Advanced Level
In these private one-on-one recorder lessons, my unwavering commitment is to help you gain confidence in your recorder playing! The recorder is a delightful instrument, but it can pose challenges for those looking to master the fundamentals necessary for taking your playing to the next level. Throughout these lessons, I will be your dedicated guide, providing personalized instruction tailored to your unique needs and musical aspirations. As you progress, you'll experience rapid improvement in your technique, tone quality, and a deeper appreciation for the beauty of music.

🍎 Topics Covered:
-Recorder Fingerings & Tone Production
-Hand Position and Posture
-Articulation and Tonguing
-Reading Music Notation and Rhythms
-Developing Performance Skills
-Sight Reading Proficiency

🎶 Class Structure:
These are 30 minute, ongoing private 1:1 recorder lessons. You will receive personalized guidance and instruction based on your needs and musical goals. 

🍏 How I Will Teach:
My teaching approach revolves around your child's unique requirements and musical goals. During your first lesson, we'll discuss your child's musical background including any prior musical experience they may have. From there a plan will be developed for subsequent lessons. Regardless of your child's learning preferences, I'll take my time to understand their needs so I can develop a plan to serve them best.

👩🏼‍🏫 Teaching Style:
My dedication to my private students is unwavering and I enjoy building lasting bonds with them! As a teacher, I have often been described as "passionate", "caring" and "tech-savvy" by parents, students and administrators. While I enjoy creating structured lesson plans, I tend to embrace organic learning moments as they arise.

🙋🏽 Learner Interaction:
These private 1:1 recorder lessons ensures your child receives personalized attention, where I can address their strengths and weaknesses head on. My ultimate goal is to help them become the best recorder player they can be.

🧠 Required Experience or Knowledge:
No prior musical or playing experience is required for these lessons and beginners are warmly welcomed. If you have prior experience, I'll build upon your existing knowledge to help you reach new heights in your recorder-playing journey.
Learning Goals
1. Learners will improve their tone production and articulation on the recorder.

2. Learners will be able to correctly hold the recorder and read a recorder fingering chart.

3. Learners will develop troubleshooting techniques to improve their recorder sound.

4. Learners will develop a consistent and effective practice routine that aligns with their schedule and lifestyle.

5. Learners will strengthen their musical literacy and sight-reading abilities.
learning goal

Other Details

Parental Guidance
This class will occasionally use digital tools such as Boom Cards to reinforce music literacy skills. These resources will be incorporated directly through the screen share tool over Zoom and will NOT require learners to leave the Outschool platform. This class also uses the method book 'Be A Recorder Star' by Ed Sueta which is available as an online interactive tool on the publisher's websites. Learners who enroll will need to purchase a code in order to access the book and its online practice tools. Learners do NOT need to create an account to use the online book and its practice tools; they simply need to enter the code on the website after purchasing the book.
Supply List
1. Baroque Soprano Recorder (please message me to confirm you have the correct recorder for lessons)

2. Be A Recorder Star Method Book by Ed Sueta (interactive online student code)
https://www.maciepublishing.com/product/be-a-recorder-star-interactive-online-student-code-for-2-devices-13-month-license/
 4 files available upon enrollment
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined July, 2023
5.0
21reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Kean University
Miss Suzanne is a licensed K-12 music teacher with a decade of experience teaching K-6 music in New Jersey’s public schools and as a private lesson teacher. In addition to her classroom experience, Miss Suzanne owns and operates her own music education business providing learning resources and ideas to other music educators.

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$40

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Meets on demand
30 min

Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-18

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