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Creating and Sharing Keyboard Music
Heather Kirkconnell
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5.0
Number of reviews:(268)
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In this project-based-learning course combing piano and video editing, your learner will practice music patterns and learn some basics of how to film their own instructional video of their original song
Class Experience
This is a project-based learning class for students with some beginning/continuing piano instruction who want to work with myself and peers on creating, recording, and teaching their own songs. Because students will be supported in their own creative process, it is an appropriate class for a variety of levels and interests, as I will be emphasizing the use of patterns and simple musical structures in ways that are easily grasped by students with experience in playing and learning music,...
2 units//6 lessons//6 Weeks
Unit 1Practicing and Reading Different Kinds of PatternsPracticing and Reading Different Kinds of Patterns3 lessons3 WeeksWeek 1Lesson 1Music Patterns in 2, Happy PatternsRead and perform simple quarter note-eighth note music patterns, Sing and play simple DO-RE-MI patterns around on the keyboardWeek 2Lesson 2Music Patterns in 3Read and perform simple dotted half note and quarter note patternsWeek 3Lesson 3Sad PatternsSing and play simple LA-TI-DO and LA-DO-MI patterns on the keyboardUnit 2Sharing Our SongsSharing Our Songs3 lessons3 WeeksWeek 4Lesson 4Videography for TeachingWe'll choose the pattern/simple song we want to teach others and discuss/workshop how to record itWeek 5Lesson 5Fun Video EffectsWe'll edit a video or two together on CanvaWeek 6Lesson 6And Cut!We'll share our songs so everyone can learn them!
- -A hands-on example of HOW and WHY we practice music
- -A greater sense of independence and creativity when playing piano, as learners will have a basic framework for making and practicing their own music
- -Students will practice playing both tonal and rhythmic music patterns
- -Introduction to video editing software: splitting, adding simple transitions, stickers, and teaching others your patterns
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: 1-2 throughout the classFeedback: includedDetails: Homework will include: -practicing patterns from a video I upload to the classroom -making/uploading your own Flip video and commenting on your peers' videos -making up your own piano music -making your own video demonstrating your short pattern -any finishing touches to your piano video you wish to addAssessment
Frequency: includedDetails: Students will be offered positive feedback regarding their music patterns/compositions as well as how to best show the pattern so others can follow along and learn the song they have created.
This is a class for students who have already done some piano: they should be comfortable inventing their own music patterns and be willing and able to play/record their inventions (possibly) with some adult supervision and help.
A piano or keyboard of any size A camera/phone to make videos on. Videos will be uploaded in the classroom or recorded directly on Flip.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
We will use outside resources for making/editing/sharing our videos: -Canva No account is required, students will be invited to join projects during class time. If students want to do more than have a little experiment using Canva's video editing, parents may decide to get their own (free) Canva account. That is not required for this class. Students will need to make a final project video of them playing their original short composition/music pattern: this may require adult help to hold and/or lend a camera. To optimize Zoom for music, please ensure "Use Original Sound" is enabled before the class meeting. Every week, when entering the class meeting, "Use Original Sound" should be selected.
Joined November, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor’s of Music in Performance, Oberlin Conservatory, USA Diplôme de Perfectionnement, Conservatoire à Rayonnement Régional de Versailles, France 15+ years working, performing, and teaching piano, general music, choir, and organ all over the...
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Group Class
$13
weekly or $75 for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
25 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
3-9 learners per class
