Learn to Read Music for Young Beginners
Learn to read music using games and fun activitities geared towards pre-readers.
Michelle Wheeler, BMusEd, MMus
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(422)
What's included
3 live meetings
1 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Students will need to practice the concepts learned regularly in order to create a strong memory and be able to apply in their music lessons.Class Experience
Students will learn the basics of reading notes on the staff. Students are not expected to know their alphabet yet but we will be reinforcing the recognition and writing of the letters A, B, C, D, E, F, and G through music reading. Each class students will learn 1-3 musical elements and a game to play at home to practice these topics. ***Games may require additional materials at home. Instructions will be posted for the games following each class. Students meet for 30 minutes each week/day to review past lessons and learn a new concept. Because this class is meant for very young children it is short in length but will provide additional activities following each class to reinforce and practice concepts. Week/Day 1: Students will learn the musical alphabet and the musical staff. Week/Day 2: Students will learn about various rhythms and notation that we will practice placing on the musical staff. Students will also learn to identify the bass clef and the treble clef. Week/Day 3: Students will learn to place the musical alphabet on the correct lines and spaces on the staff.
Other Details
Supply List
-Folder or duotang to keep all handouts and games. Please check the online class each week to print off any handouts required for that week. -Pencil and eraser to practice. -Blank paper -Markers/crayons -Additional materials for the optional games will be listed as the class progresses.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined November, 2017
4.9
422reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Regina
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from University of Regina
Michelle Wheeler grew up with a passion for music in any form. With the encouragement of her band teachers she flourished as a flautist and continued on after high school to complete her Bachelor of Music Education from the University of Regina. In her desire to continue her education she studied flute with Marie-Noelle Berthelet at the University of Regina to complete her Masters of Music Performance. She has trained in Music for Young Children, Kindermusik, and is working towards Level 1 certification in KinderFlute and Blocki Flute methods.
Currently Michelle is an active learner and is enjoying working with a community of piano teachers and professors to learn and share strategies for teaching piano to beginners. Michelle will complete her certification through the Royal Conservatory of Music as an elementary piano specialist in December. The basis of this intensive course is to work with top piano pedagogues and learn techniques and strategies to make her students well rounded and successful. Though already an accomplished piano and flute teacher in her own right, Michelle is always wanting to learn more and share ideas with others to give students the best possible experience.
Michelle has worked as the program coordinator for the Heart of the City Piano Program, secretary for Saskatchewan Angel Dresses, and board member for the Regina Eastview Daycare. She speaks French and English and enjoys enhancing her music classes with the French language as well as sign language. She loves going for walks, swimming, and spending time with her three children Roch, Adelle, and Lilah.
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Live Group Class
$39
for 3 classes1x per week, 3 weeks
30 min
Completed by 32 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 4-7
4-8 learners per class
