Music Theory- Lego Edition
Use Lego you have around the house to learn or practice reading music, and write a song!
Michelle Wheeler, BMusEd, MMus
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(416)
What's included
3 live meetings
1 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. For the best result, students will practice the letter names on the staff to help retain the information between classes but also to be able to practically apply the information on their instruments.Class Experience
Students will learn how to read music using Lego. Throughout our classes students will receive an overview of how to read music in the bass clef and the treble clef along with an introduction of the musical terms. Students who are still learning to read music will also find this useful as a review of musical terms and repetition of the note names in both clefs. Class 1: - Students will be introduced to the staff and the note names on the staff in bass and treble clef. Class 2: -Students will review the note names, learn about the accidentals (sharps and flats) and begin the composition process. Class 3: -Students will review what was learned and create a composition using Lego. Students need no prior knowledge of music but those with prior knowledge are welcome to join to practice their skills and have some added fun practicing!
Other Details
Supply List
-All students will be required to have a larger flat Lego board as their "paper" -Students will require a multitude of Lego for class. Having a few larger flat pieces are very helpful but this can be done just on a flat surface as well.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Outschool is neither affiliated with, nor sponsored by, nor endorsed by the LEGO Group, owner of the LEGO® and LEGO® logo marks.
Joined November, 2017
4.9
416reviews
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
$32
for 3 classes1x per week, 3 weeks
30 min
Completed by 135 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-10
3-12 learners per class
