What's included
8 live meetings
6 in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Students will have a learning track of their selected piece to practice singing with.Grading
Students will submit a video at the end of the eight weeks of them sining their piece in entirety. Details and requirements will go out a few weeks before the final class.Class Experience
In this class students from all over the map will have the opportunity to sing and learn together in a virtual choir. We will learn the basics of being in a choir. Students will have fun while learning the fundamentals of singing and music. We will cover topics such as breath, tone production, dynamics, music theory, and vowels. Students will vote on a song to work on throughout the entire eight weeks. At the end of the class students will submit a video of them singing their part. I will then put together everyone's video to create a virtual choral recording of the piece worked on throughout the eight weeks. This is a chance to be part of a choir from the comfort of your home. No prior musical knowledge is needed.
Learning Goals
Students will learn how to sing with others
Students will learn the fundamentals of singing and how to create a healthy tone
Syllabus
8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Introductions and Song Choice
In this lesson we will take the time to introduce everyone and learn how a basic choir rehearsal will run. Students will sing a warm up together and vote on the song we will be singing for our final performance.
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Breath
This lesson will focus on how to breathe as a singer. We will warm up as a choir and start learning the first section of our selected song.
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Vowels Ah/O
This lesson will focus on placement of the Ah/O vowels. We will warm up as a choir and review what we have learned so far from our selected song. We will work on a new part of the selected song.
45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Solfège
This lesson students will learn how to sing a scale in solfège. Students will warm up together and have the opportunity to sing alone for the group. We will review what we have learned from our selected song.
45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Students may need help recording their final project.
Supply List
Students may want a paper and pencil during class for any notes. Students will need some type of recording device for final project (phone or computer).
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello Parents and Learners- and welcome to my online learning space! My name is Edin and I am a singer and musician. I have dedicated most of my life to learning about music and the voice.
I have a B.A. in vocal performance from the University of New Mexico. Over the past ten years, I have enjoyed singing as a paid Soprano section leader at a local cathedral, as well as several other professional choirs. These positions have given me the opportunity to sing in some of the most wonderful spaces around the world. I have also had the opportunity to teach many children’s choirs, both in academic and private settings. In addition to singing professionally, I also spent much of my college life working as a nanny, where I was able to engage in lots of creative projects incorporating music, art, nature, and technology. I have taught ESL and Music online for the last seven years.
I absolutely love teaching voice, piano, and ukulele, and have been giving private lessons for the last twelve years. Throughout my journey, I have taught many students from all levels and backgrounds. I believe it is important for learning to take place in a safe and welcoming environment, so students are not only free to be themselves, but also free to make mistakes and experiment with their instruments. Learning styles and special interests are always considered when planning classes as I engage students in activities that allow them to be creative, confident, flexible, and work cooperatively with others.
When I’m not teaching, most of my time is spent gardening, crafting, cooking, and making music with my husband and two kids. We love spending time in the sunshine with our chickens or watching a good movie with our two cuddly cats.
I am so excited to meet your learners and help them grow creatively. See you in the Classroom!
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Live Group Course
$25
weekly or $200 for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
2-16 learners per class