Let's Play, Move, and Dance Jam Sessions

During this class learners will listen to and play drums and any other instruments that they have. This exciting, informal jam session will give learners an opportunity to express themselves through music, music, and dance. Children can use handmade drums and instruments or “real” ones that they already have. We will play around with rhythm and talk about how we might move to different types of rhythms. We'll also discuss how music can make us feel, or how the way we're feeling can show up in our music. We’ll get up on our feet and release our energy through movement. Though this class won’t focus on technique, we’ll briefly discuss how different hand and drum placements can result in different sounds. 

Class Focus:

Class 1 - Experimenting with Rhythm, and movement. 
We'll discuss how to create a rhythm with consistent repeated movements. We will explore different speeds of rhythm and talk about how that makes us feel like music. 

Class 2 - Using our bodies and homemade instruments to make music.
Learners will explore the different ways that they can make music with their bodies. We will clap, tap, stomp, and snap. Learners should bring homemade instruments to this class. We will discuss the differences between the instruments and what types of sounds they make. 

Class 3 - Percussion Party
For our final class, each learner will get a chance to create a song or rhythm for their classmates to move to. They can use whatever instrument they choose. 

Please review my class policies on my teacher profile. The class minimum of 4 learners will be adhered to. If we don't minimum 1 week before the class start date, the class may be cancelled to give you time to make alternative plans. Thank you!