Intro to Music Theory
Join this 6 week Music Theory Self Paced Class to explore the fundamentals of music theory! We'll discuss note reading, rhythm, and articulations with weekly lesson videos and Nearpod activities. No prior music knowledge needed!
Grace M - BMus, MM
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What's included
6 pre-recorded lessons
6 weeks
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1 hour per week. A unit assessment will be assigned each week through Nearpod. Depending on the learner, it should take no more than 1 hour to complete.Assessment
Assessments in this class can be used as formally or informally as students would like. Interactive questions asked throughout the lesson videos allow students to gauge their understanding of the material. The summary exercises at the end of each lesson allow students to use the information they've learned.Grading
Grades are offered by request at the completion of the class. Students should have completed all summary exercises before requesting a grade. Nearpod reports can also be generated for students at their request.Class Experience
Beginner Level
This introduction to music theory course is perfect for students who are just starting to play music, are struggling to read music, or interested in learning more about how music is written. No prior musical experience is needed. Lessons will be presented using a piano keyboard as reference, however students do not need to know how to play to complete the class. Each unit will include listening/ear training activities, as well as an assessment given through Nearpod.
Syllabus
6 Lessons
over 6 WeeksLesson 1:
Staff, Clefs, and Pitch
We'll discuss what makes up a staff, how clefs are used, and how where notes are placed on the staff affect pitch
Activities: Interactive Nearpod video with intermittent multiple choice and open ended questions. Nearpod review activities for students to practice drawing the clefs and note reading practice. Lesson 2:
Note Values, Measures, and Time Signatures
We'll discuss how different note values affect rhythm, what makes up a measure, and how time signatures affect rhythm
Activities: Interactive Nearpod video with intermittent multiple choice and open ended questions. Nearpod review activities for students to practice drawing notes and rests, matching activities, and a Nearpod collaborate board where students can post their own rhythms. Lesson 3:
Time Signatures and Note Values Continued
We'll continue looking at time signatures, adding in 2/4 and 3/4 time. We'll also look at the difference between ties and slurs.
Activities: Interactive Nearpod video with intermittent multiple choice and open ended questions. Nearpod review activities for students to practice adding bar lines to music, and a quiz to review note values and rests. Lesson 4:
Note Values Continued
We'll introduce Eighth Note and Dotted Quarter note rhythms. We'll also take a look at repeat signs.
Activities: Interactive Nearpod video with intermittent multiple choice and open ended questions. Nearpod review activities for students to practice matching musical symbols to their definition, and a quiz to review note values and rests. Nearpod collaborate board where students can post their own music using what we've learned so far. Other Details
Parental Guidance
Nearpod is used for all lesson videos and activities in this course.
Supply List
While all course content will be provided in class, students may want to also have a copy of Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory Complete so they can follow along and have more written practice. Homework assignments will be given through Nearpod for students to complete.
Language of Instruction
English
Joined August, 2021
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Music from California State University, Long Beach
Bachelor's Degree in Music from University of Hartford
I hold a Master's Degree in Oboe Performance from the Bob Cole Conservatory of music at California State University, Long Beach. At the Cole Conservatory I had the privilege of studying oboe and English horn with Carolyn Hove. My Bachelor's Degree, also in Oboe Performance, is from the Hartt School of Music of the University of Hartford in West Hartford, Connecticut. While there I studied with oboist Humbert Lucarelli.
I have extensive experience teaching private and group lessons, including lessons in Oboe, Piano, English Horn, Reed Making, and Music Theory. My students have gone on to win scholarships and place in honor orchestras across the country. I am also a current member of MTAC (Music Teacher's Association of California), and my students are eligible to complete their Certificate of Merit program.
Locally, I have performed with the Dana Point Symphony, Symphony Irvine, as well as other groups around Southern California. Previously, I was a long time member of the Cheshire Symphony.Reviews
Self-Paced Course
$15
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Ages: 12-17
