$30

per session
Class

Music Academy: Private Recorder Lessons

Completed by 10 learners
Ages 4-18
Live 1-on-1 Lessons
In this ongoing music class that meets once per week, the student will learn recorder songs and develop skills to play the recorder and read music, tailored to their own level and goals, in a supportive and creative environment #confidence
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(116 reviews)

Live video meetings
Meets on demand
25 min

What's included

Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed
25 mins
per session
Teacher support

Class Experience

Music Academy: Private Recorder Lessons are a great place for you to learn to play the recorder.  Whether you are just beginning, wanting to improve, or working on intermediate repertoire, you will find support to reach your goals in this private class.  I will craft a individualized approach based on the way that you learn and your goals to help you grow in your confidence, skills, musicianship and knowledge.  We will use a combination of techniques to learn to play the recorder.  I will help you learn to read music, play by ear, and understand what you are playing all along the way.  We will focus on finding meaningful experiences so that you enjoy your learning journey.  I am a very supportive, encouraging teacher, and work to find ways for my students to enjoy their time and feel comfortable as they learn.  

Here are some topics we can discuss and practice in our lessons:
- playing with a lovely sound
- tonguing (using your tongue) to play legato and staccato (smooth and separated)
- fingerings for notes
- reading music on the treble staff
- playing different dynamic levels (volumes)
- playing what you hear 
- skill-builders like note patterns or scales
- making your own music
- understanding the patterns and features you hear in music

We can use music and learning materials that you already have or I can suggest materials to purchase.  I also have some digital materials that I may use to enrich your learning journey.  Links to access those materials will be shared in the classroom site.  You will not need to create an account or log in to the music publisher's website to access those songs.  

About me:
In 30 years of teaching music in private lessons and public elementary schools, the most incredible moments for me have occurred when students enjoyed learning the music and felt positive personal connections.  This is what I hope to bring to the many young people learning from home or hoping for more meaningful music experiences.  I am positive, upbeat, and relaxed, and invite students to join in as they feel comfortable.  If you are looking for a connective, nurturing, musical environment for your child or children, I hope you'll join us!

Other Details

Parental Guidance
Music and learning materials used in our lessons will be co-selected by teacher and student. I will assume that any music or materials provided by the student have been approved by a parent. I recommend that students and parents have open communication about the music that the student wants to work on in the lesson. Students may have the opportunity to utilize digital materials on a music publisher's website. Links to access the songs will be shared in the classroom site. Students will not need to create an account or log in to the music publisher's website to access those songs.
Supply List
As a student, you will need your own recorder.  If you don't already have a recorder, you could consider purchasing a Yamaha or Aulos soprano recorder.  Soprano recorders are the most common recorders for beginning elementary-aged students and the fingerings transfer well to other woodwind instruments.  They are a very reasonable price and available in many places.  We can use music and learning materials that you already have or I can suggest materials for you to purchase.  

I also have some digital materials that I may use to enrich your learning journey.  Links to access those materials will be shared in the classroom site.  You will not need to create an account or log in to the music publisher's website to access the songs.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Joined September, 2020
5.0
116reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
As a university-trained music teacher, I have learned to teach music as an art form, so that people with all kinds of life experiences and beliefs can participate in making music objectively, in a safe space.  I absolutely respect learner diversity, and welcome feedback on specific sensitive topics (i.e. family or cultural beliefs that make certain music sensitive). Conversations about sensitivity will be treated with the highest discretion.

Certifications and Experience:
Bachelor of Music Education
Master of Music in Music Education
Certified for 28 years as a K-12 music teacher, with ESL endorsement (expired May 2024)
18 years experience teaching music in public elementary schools
20 years experience teaching private music lessons and community choirs 
Currently a PhD student in Curriculum & Instruction  

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