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Beginner Banjo

New class

Ages 9-12

Self-Paced Course

In this course, students will learn the very basics of the five string banjo all the way through playing their first song.

Big Universe Music

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4 pre-recorded lessons

4 weeks of teacher support

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1 year of access to the content

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What's included

4 pre-recorded lessons

4 weeks

of teacher support

1 year access

to the content

Assignments

1-2 hours per week. Playing assignments are given to ensure students' success throughout the course.

Assessment

Student can receive an assessment of their work at the end of the course by parent request.

Class Experience

US Grade 5 - 8

Beginner Level

The five-string banjo is known for its iconic twangy sound and helps to define folk, bluegrass, and country music. 

Grab your banjo and learn the very basics of the instrument like how to tune, how to hold the instrument, and work your way all the way to playing your first song. 

Each week you'll receive a video lesson, a worksheet to follow along with, and a practice assignment to be completed in your own time. Lessons will be supplemented with additional fun listening exercises! 

Teachers will provide feedback on each of your submitted assignments.

Learning Goals

Student will learn the basics of the banjo, read chord charts, TAB, and learn to play a few songs!

Syllabus

4 Lessons

over 4 Weeks

Lesson 1:

The Basics

 Parts of the Banjo, How to Hold the Banjo, How to Count Strings

1 assignment

Lesson 2:

Tuning and Chords

 How to Tune your Banjo and Create Chords

1 assignment

7 mins of video lessons

Lesson 3:

Songs

 Your First Song on Banjo

1 assignment

6 mins of video lessons

Lesson 4:

Songs

 Your Second Song on Banjo

1 assignment

Other Details

Parental Guidance

We will be using Youtube to send additional video materials and listening exercises. Parents may want to monitor students' use of Youtube throughout the course.

Supply List

Students must have their own banjo at home to practice.

External Resources

In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:

Youtube

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Big Universe Music

Joined May, 2020

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Teacher expertise and credentials

4 teachers have a Bachelor's degree

Bachelor's Degree in Music from California Institute of the Arts

Schuyler Press

Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Berklee College of Music

Melissa Elizabeth Wright

Bachelor's Degree in Music from University of West Florida

Samantha Stott

Bachelor's Degree in History from Lynchburg College

Annie Stokes

Annie Stokes is a performer, songwriter, and banjo player who has taught hundreds of students on guitar, voice, ukulele, and banjo. She is known for her original Americana music and her supportive and encouraging teaching style.