Ongoing Music Class
Step into the world of music! Designed to ignite the learner's passion for music by learning music like never before, while learning songs that they will love!
Shani Castle of Castle Music Studio
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(58)
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What's included
1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
1-2 hours per week. Each week students should review the concepts from the previous class.Class Experience
Beginner Level
These are ongoing private lessons for learners who want to develop their singing voice or piano playing. Beginners and up are welcome! Lessons are structured so that students can work on the songs that they'd like to work on. We would determine the goal, and work on concepts to building towards playing or singing those songs. This may include technical exercises, warmups, sight reading, music theory, and more! My lessons are fun and innovative! I use technology that can be displayed on the screen, and play games to reinforce the concepts I'd like to focus on within our lessons to keep learners engaged. For voice lessons the video camera should face the student. For piano lessons, video camera should be positioned to face the keyboard/piano keys. The side view of the keyboard is best. Having a second device to put in front of you/your student is also helpful. Most materials are presented at the time of the lesson. However, students may have to purchase additional materials to supplement these, for outside practice. If there is a lesson time that you'd like to request, you may send me a message to find a time that works best.
Learning Goals
Pianists:
1. Note names
2. Chords
3. Playing with both hands
4. Play various styles of music
5. Different rhythmic patternsSingers:Breathing
1. Diction
2. Tone Quality
3. Stage Presence
4. Voice Recognition
Other Details
Supply List
A piano or small keyboard with at least 4 octaves (48 keys). Practice materials will be provided as needed. Most of the materials should be reviewed from the class video.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined November, 2021
5.0
58reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Florida Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
I am an educator at heart! I hold a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music. I've played piano and have sung professionally in various settings: churches, jazz bands, and more. I have over 20 years in teaching music in schools and in my private studio. I've taught general music classes, music appreciation, music theory, choirs, group piano, private singing, and piano lessons. I've been a Fine Arts Director at a K-12 school for the last 5 years in Florida, as well as teaching in my studio online, and after school.
Why take my classes?
My classes are relaxed, engaging, and fun! Lessons include learning a variety of different styles of music. Classical, jazz, pop music are just some of the styles that I introduce.
Most classes will focus on:
• How to read music
• How to sing and play a variety of songs
• How to move and play different rhythmic patterns
• How to improvise
• How to perform for others
• How to play with skill and technique
I am a wife of a husband who's a musician, and a homeschool mom of three, with all of my children learning to play the piano, singing, and playing drums. They were born into it! I strongly believe in creating an environment that supports and promotes an overall love of learning. Fostering a space that invites students to create, play, and learn to love the gift of music is my goal. I recognize the infinite potential that each student has, and believe that learning music can open many doors in the world around us.
I hope to meet you soon!Reviews
Live Group Class
$36
weekly1x per week
25 min
Completed by 11 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
1-2 learners per class
