Beginning Music Workshop - Beyond the Notes
In this class, young musicians will learn what might have been skimmed over or left out in band class or lessons. At a minimum, it will reinforce what they have already heard, but in a fun environment that allows for better retention.
Cher Megasko
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(107)
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
Beginner Level
Few people - child or adult - can learn detailed concepts the very first time we hear them. It takes repetition, reinforcement and review. For kids learning to play a musical instrument, there is no shortage of detailed concepts they're expected to learn. Unless your learner is the type to "sit in the front row," proactively ask questions, and ask for explanations to be repeated multiple times, there's a good chance they're missing out on the content they'll learn in this class. We will loosely follow this format: Explanation/demonstration (15 minutes), exercises/games (20 minutes), questions and answers (10 minutes). Learners may also contact me via the classroom at any time and I will clarify the material or offer them an explanation in a different manner. I will respond to these questions within 24 hours (48 if they are left on a Thursday). Week 1 (Friday, Feb. 9) - Reading notes Week 2 (Friday, Feb. 16) - Time signatures Week 3 (Friday, Feb. 23) - Note and rest values Week 4 (Friday, Mar. 2) - Rhythms Week 5 (Friday, Mar. 9) - Key signatures and accidentals Week 6 (Friday, Mar. 16) - Tempos Week 7 (Friday, Mar 23) - Dynamics Week 8 (Friday, Mar. 30) - Sight reading Week 9 (Friday, Apr. 5) - Chords Week 10 (Friday, Apr. 12) - Thirds, fifths and arpeggios The content in this class does not build, meaning your learner may start at any time and not be behind others.
Other Details
Supply List
The following is a short list of supplies your learner will need for this class. 1 - Music staff notebook, such as this: https://a.co/d/7m0fmwR 1 - Box of colored pencils (no markers or crayons, please), such as these: https://a.co/d/hGxyJkj 1 - Pencil sharpener 1 - Good quality eraser, such as this (but they only need one): https://a.co/d/isQFM22
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2021
5.0
107reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I've taught private flute lessons for several years, and I'm always amazed at how many good students come to me without knowledge of even the very basics of music theory. And the nice thing about teaching it, is that it is universal. These concepts are the same for all instruments, as well as choral music. Reviews
Live Group Class
$15
weekly1x per week
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-11
3-8 learners per class
