Please be aware this listing is for a FLEX class and no live meetings will be held! Please visit my profile if you're interested in attending live classes!

Did you know it's possible to shape your child's taste in music? A study from Deezer, a global music streaming service, suggests that the ideal time to introduce a child to diverse music is before they turn ten. The research found that 82% of parents observed positive responses from their kids when exposed to new music at a young age. However, after turning ten, this positive reaction decreased significantly to only 11%.

What does this research mean for music education? It indicates that early exposure can have a lasting impact on a child's musical preferences.

This FLEX class has been crafted to expose learners in this important age range to a wide variety of musical genres. Each week students will learn about 1-2 new musical genres through videotaped lessons, discussion prompts, and singing or rhythmic activities. The overarching goal of this class is to expose the learners to new musical genres and expand their musical palette.

🍎What will be taught
➞ Week 1: Class Overview & Introduction to Musical Genres
➞ Week 2: Folk & Country Music
➞ Week 3: Rock Music
➞ Week 4: Pop Music
➞ Week 5: Jazz & Blues Music
➞ Week 6: Hip-Hop & R&B Music
➞ Week 7: Reggae Music
➞ Week 8: Latin & K-Pop Music
➞ Week 9: Disco & Funk Music
➞ Week 10: Techno & EDM Music
➞ Week 11: Classical Music
➞ Week 12: New Age Music

🎶 Class Structure
This class follows a FLEXible, self-paced format, and there won't be any live meetings. If you prefer live instruction, please check out my profile for classes that offer that option. In this FLEX class format, your child will receive a weekly video lesson every Monday at 12:00 PM EST on the Outschool Classroom. Throughout the week your child will be able to engage in discussion topics, participate in guided performance activities (i.e. singing and rhythm) and virtual FAQ's related to the weekly lesson topic. I will also be available every day to provide support and answer questions. I typically respond to most inquiries within a few hours, but please allow up to 24 hours for a response.

🍏 How The Class Will Be Taught
This class is designed to be flexible for both students and parents. It's an asynchronous FLEX class, which means there are no live meetings to attend. This format allows your child to learn at their own pace, which is great for those who have busy schedules or live in different time zones. All curriculum materials and assignments will be posted to our Outschool Classroom. Video lessons are posted each Monday at 12 PM EST. Corresponding learning activities are posted throughout the week on Tuesday-Thursday.

Here's how a typical week will look in this class:
 
♪ Masterclass Monday - Every Monday at 12 PM EST, a new video lesson will be posted in the Outschool classroom.

♪ Talk About It Tuesday - Learners will respond to the video lesson through a posted discussion prompt on Padlet.

♪ Work On It Wednesday - Learners will apply their knowledge in an guided performance-based activity such as singing or learning genre-specific rhythms.

♪ Thoughtful Thursday - This serves as lesson extension. Learners will the opportunity to submit their lingering questions about the lesson for a virtual FAQ or share their overall reflections on the week's lesson topic. 

👩🏼‍🏫 Teacher Style
In an asynchronous environment, I try to engage my learners as much as possible through use of discussion prompts or questions, guided and interactive learning activities and pre-recorded video lessons. I also enjoy using the interesting insights of my learners to inspire "teachable moments" or lesson extension activities.

🙋🏽 Teacher-Student and Learner Interaction
Since this is a FLEX class there will be no live meetings. Instead, all interaction will take place through the Outschool classroom and Outschool-approved resources (please see the parental guidance section for more information on the third-party tools utilized in this class!)

In the Outschool classroom, learners will receive their weekly video lesson on Mondays at 12 PM EST. The next day, learners will respond to a discussion prompt on Padlet. On Wednesday, learners will apply their knowledge in an interactive learning activity. Finally, learners will have a chance to reflect on Thursday and submit lingering questions for a virtual Q&A.

🧠 Prerequisites
No prior musical experience is necessary. This FLEX class is open to everyone!