Minecraft Songs for Your Piano Summer Camp
This music class will keep your piano student practicing and growing with fun songs they don't get to study in regular piano lessons.
Heather Kirkconnell
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5.0
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What's included
10 live meetings
4 hrs 10 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Students will need to practice a little outside of class in order to learn the songs we're practicing.Assessment
Learners will be given frequent positive feedback about their musical journey and next steps for successfully learning our songs. Parent feedback will be sent as requested.Class Experience
Learning is always more fun when you can relate it to something you already enjoy! In this beginner+ level class, keyboard students will practice their coordination by learning songs appropriate to continuing piano students. Through drawing on their knowledge of Minecraft, we'll explore some basic ideas in music theory, keyboard technique, and practice some songs you've heard while playing minecraft This class is perfect for students who have taken Beginning Piano Lessons, Music Moves Book 1 since this course will build on skills we worked on: playing melody and accompaniment, and learning music by ear. Each week, we will practice different aspects of two Minecraft songs, whether working primarily on the rhythms, the notes, technique, or music reading support. I will also provide 5 minute practice videos for the different songs to help reinforce the learning at home. Learners will also be given ample time to talk about Minecraft and relate that to musical patterns and meaning-making. This will be a relaxed class environment that encourages practice in between classes and creativity in musical expression. Not an official Mojang product.
Learning Goals
Learners will strengthen their piano technique, focusing on a good body and hand position while playingLearners will learn about the minor mode and practice singing and playing patterns related to it
Syllabus
10 Lessons
over 5 WeeksLesson 1:
Not Your Basic Rhythms
We'll learn about rests in music and practice syncopation. Song for this week: Steve's Lava Chicken 25 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Steve's Lava Chicken
As a group we'll continue learning about rests and rhythm and have some guided practice time on our song, Steve's Lava Chicken. Focus on good technique at the piano/keyboard and how that can help you play better, sooner! 25 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Writing your own Challenging Rhythms
We'll write some rhythm patterns that we hear in Minecraft songs and talk about music notation. Students will either add the accompaniment to Steve's Lava Chicken OR continue learning the melody 25 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Songs and Game Day
We'll catch up on anything we still need to practice or review so far and have extra time to share songs with one another 25 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
We won't be playing Minecraft in the class session. We will use Kahoot! to review music terms and Minecraft trivia
Pre-Requisites
Students should have experience playing melody-accompaniment. Graduates of my Book B and Book 1 classes are able to join this course. See me with any questions about level!
Supply List
Learners need a piano or keyboard and a computer or device to access the class and practice videos.
1 file available upon enrollment
Not an official Minecraft product. Not approved or associated with Mojang.
Joined November, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Bachelor's Degree in Music from Oberlin College and Conservatory
Bachelor's Degree in Foreign Language from Oberlin College and Conservatory
Piano teacher for over 15 years with extensive experience in the beginning levels.
BMus-Oberlin Conservatory
Performance Diploma-Conservatoire de Versailles (France)Reviews
Live Group Course
$25
weekly2x per week, 5 weeks
25 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
3-7 learners per class
