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Beginner Recorder Class (Self-Paced): Session One
Sharon Gustin l 30+ years teaching experience
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(135)
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Learn to play the recorder on your own schedule! One of the best instruments for your child to start their musical journey.
Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
Beginner Level
Does your child have an interest in playing an instrument? This is a great first step to learning music notation and seeing if they are really interested, before making the big investment on your own schedule! I teach in a very patient, fun, and engaging style. No prior knowledge is needed. We will learn how to play the recorder, musical notation, the 7 musical notes in music, different rhythms, and musical vocabulary with fun musical games and activities. After taking this class,...
5 lessons//5 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Lesson 1Quarter Notes, Eighth Notes, Musical Alphabet, Proper Hand and Finger Position, How to use a steady breath, Learn to recognize the note "B" and play different rhythms on the recorder on the note "B"Week 2Lesson 2Lesson 2Quarter Rest, Whole Note, Half Note, Learn to read the notes, B, A, G in music, Learn to play "Hot Cross Buns"Week 3Lesson 3Lesson 3Time Signature, Review note values and names, Learn E-I-E-I-Oh part of "Old McDonald"Week 4Lesson 4Lesson 4Learn to read notes F, E, D, and C in music. Learn to play the whole song of "Old McDonald"Week 5Lesson 5Lesson 5Sharps vs. Flats, Learn to play, "Mary Had a Little Lamb"
- Musical Alphabet Quarter Notes, Eighth Notes, Half Notes, Whole Notes, Quarter Rests How to play songs on the recorder
I have been a music teacher for over 25 years and specialize in teaching young beginners to make learning fun!
Homework
Frequency: includedFeedback: includedDetails: Learners are encouraged to practice every day and show their completed songs at the end of the week.Certificate of Completion
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Soprano Recorder which you can find on Amazon for under $10. You will need to print the song for the week along with any worksheets I assign.
Joined September, 2020
5.0
135reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Hi parents and learners. Thank you for checking out my profile! My name is Sharon Gustin. I majored in Science and Music at SUNY Potsdam. I served as an Education Consultant at ‘Kindermusik’, working with PreK and Kindergarten teachers to...
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Self-Paced Class
$9
weekly or $45 for all content5 pre-recorded lessons
5 weeks of teacher support
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Ages: 7-12
