$30

weekly

or $150 for 5 classes

Beginner Clarinet

New class

Ages 11-14

Live Group Course

This 5 week course is designed for the beginner clarinet student so that he/she will be proficient in the fundamentals of sight reading and song playing. It's a great way to get a head start on Concert Band.

David Tronieri

Average rating:

5.0

Number of reviews:

(32 reviews)

Live video meetings

1x per week, 5 weeks

1-3 learners per class

45 min

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What's included

5 live meetings

3 hrs 45 mins in-class hours

Assignments

2-4 hours per week. The students will be asked to practice 15 minutes a day, twice a day for 5 days a week. They will be given PDF files to work with and instruction on the best way to develop their practice habits and care for their instrument.

Assessment

The class will be conducted using modeling, the teacher models the correct way to approach the material being taught, the student then joins the teach in the material being taught, the student then demonstrates their understanding of the material being taught. The teacher will assess each student's performance and understanding the material and make suggestions for any corrections that need to be made.

Class Experience

US Grade 4 - 6

Beginner Level

Preface: This will be a 5 week course that is designed for the beginner clarinet student so that he/she will be proficient in the following areas:
•	Assembling and disassembling their instrument properly.
•	Proper posture, breath support and embouchure (the shape of the mouth when playing).
•	Playing popular songs for concert band.
•	Reading music and recognizing notes on the staff, time signatures, dynamic markings, repeat signs, note values and more!
The styles of music that will be covered in this curriculum will include all genres of:
•	Popular Concert Band Songs
•	Holiday Songs
•	Movie Themes
  The concepts that will be covered are: 
•	Theory
•	Technique 
•	Repertoire
Some of the songs that we will work with may include but are not limited to:
•	Hot Crossed Buns
•	Ode to Joy
•	Star Wars Theme
All songs, exercises and scores will be accompanied by PDF files.

Learning Goals

Learning Goal 1: The student will learn about playing music through Audiation (Hearing the music in time in your head) before Sight reading.

Learning Goal 2: The student will develop a basic level of music proficiency that can translate to beginner band, playing with others or continuing to develop on their own.

Syllabus

5 Lessons

over 5 Weeks

Lesson 1:

Learning the Instrument and how to make a Consonant Sound.

 •	Parts of the Instrument
•	Assembling the Instrument
•	Proper Posture and Breath Support, Correct Embouchure.
•	Making a consonant sound.
•	Playing your first 3 notes: G, F and E using Whole, Half and Quarter Notes

45 mins online live lesson

Lesson 2:

Playing your first 5 notes and using them in a Song.

 •	Playing your next 2 notes: D, and C
•	Playing Quarter, Half  Notes and rests.
•	Playing various warm up songs.
•	Playing your first song: Hot Crossed Buns

45 mins online live lesson

Lesson 3:

Reviewing the first 5 notes and adding a 6th!

 •	Playing your next new note: high A
•	Adding Whole Notes and Rests.
•	Playing various warm up songs.
•	Playing your next song "Jingle Bells"

45 mins online live lesson

Lesson 4:

Expanding the range below C to B natural.

 •	Playing your next new note: Lower Register Notes B natural.
•	Playing various warm up songs.
•	Playing your 2nd song: Ode to Joy

45 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Learning Needs

This class is not designed for unique learning needs.

Parental Guidance

None

Pre-Requisites

A functional clarinet, clarinet reeds 2.0 or 2.5 Rico Royal or other, ligature.

Supply List

A working clarinet with reeds (Rico Royal 2.0 or 2.5) and ligature will be required and a place where the student can practice  without disturbing others.

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Sources

A working clarinet with reeds (Rico Royal 2.0 or 2.5) and ligature will be required and a place where the student can practice without disturbing others.

Meet the teacher

David Tronieri

Joined April, 2020

5.0

32reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

I have been performing, teaching, composing, and writing music for the past 30 years. Currently I teach band, choir, guitar and percussion from the 4th grade to the HS level. My education ranges from the following:
AA, Music Performance Option from Community College of Philadelphia.
BA, Jazz Performance from Temple University.
Music Education Certification K-12 from Rowan University.