Introduction to the Recorder (Suzuki Approach) - Part 1
Students will be introduced to the recorder, learning both about the instrument and foundational playing skills on the soprano recorder.
Janel L.
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What's included
5 live meetings
2 hrs 5 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Students will be expected to practice approximately 10-15 mins each day between classes. This practice time will include assigned listening assignments and practicing the skills covered in previous classes.Class Experience
Beginner Level
These introductory recorder classes are based in the Suzuki Approach to the recorder. The focus will be on learning about the instrument and developing playing skills on the instrument. Active listening, teacher modelling, and playing by ear will be used to teach fundamental skills. As part of the Suzuki Approach, parents are encouraged to attend class (please be to the side, off-screen, for group classes), learn along side their child (buy yourself a recorder too if you like!), and support their child's practice between lessons. Lessons are very active. It is my goal for your child to interact with their instrument as much as possible. Repetition is approached through simple games when possible. Parents are encouraged to use similar games during practice time between lessons, especially with younger students. I strive for our lessons together to be as fun and enjoyable as possible. Please note that it is necessary for your learner to have beginning to intermediate 3-piece Quality Plastic/Resin Soprano Recorder that uses the Baroque Fingering system (not the German fingering system) for these classes. Recommended instruments are listed below in the class supply list. This introductory class will meet four times. Tentative topics for each class meeting are below. Actual content may be adjusted to accommodate the specific needs of the learners in the class. 1st Class - The parts of the recorder; The different sizes of recorders; Preparing your recorder; Introduction of air flow & articulation activities. 2nd Class - Review of air flow & articulation activities; Introduction to embouchure development & instrument carriage activities; Playing your first note! 3rd Class - Review of previous material; Learning two new notes 4th Class - Review of previous material; learning first easy songs
Learning Goals
For beginning students with limited to no experience on recorder, we will cover:
- the parts and different sizes of recorders
- developing proper air flow and articulations
- developing proper embouchure and instrument carriage
- developing your first three pitches and learning a simple 3-pitch song
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Learners may need parental support with practice between classes.
Supplementary guided practice videos may be assigned depending on the learner's individual needs. These videos are made available via private YouTube links. While they are marked as "made for children" when uploaded to YouTube, parents should determine the level of monitoring their learner may need while using the YouTube website. If you are uncomfortable with your learner using YouTube, please notify me during our first class together so that an alternative may be determined.
Supply List
Beginning to Intermediate 3-piece Quality Plastic/Resin Soprano Recorder (Baroque Fingering) (recommendations listed below) - Acceptable - Aulos 903 Soprano Recorder - approx. $5 + shipping - Good - Yamaha 302B Soprano Recorder - approx. $18 + shipping - Best - Yamaha 402B Soprano Recorder - approx. $25 + shipping *Please note: many very inexpensive recorders are poorly constructed and will make the process of learning to play frustrating and/or impossible. If you already have a recorder, or are purchasing a recorder different from these listed above, please let me know so we can evaluate if the recorder is well-made. *It is also important that the recorder is a 2-piece or 3-piece recorder so that we can work on the head joint alone. A 3-piece recorder is preferred so that we are able to rotate the foot-joint to align with your child's right pinkie when they advance to covering the bottom set of holes in the future. Other basic materials: Small ribbon, light-weight scarf, or tissue Blue painter's tape Bubbles and small bubble wand Straw (wide straws, such as McDonald's straws work best) and ziplock bag to keep straw clean when not in use. Space: Students should be taking class in a space where they are able to stand and move their body. Standing helps promote better playing posture.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
Tennessee Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Memphis
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Georgia
I have completed training in the Suzuki approach and the Suzuki Recorder School through the Suzuki Association of the Americas.Reviews
Live Group Class
$40
for 5 classes5x per week, 1 week
25 min
Completed by 18 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
1-4 learners per class
