Pop Song Production 101
Continue to conversation of applied music theory, piano playing to build your repertoire of songs fast. This class develops your listening, theory, and piano skills foundations in an all-in-one interdisciplinary active discussion.
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What's included
8 live meetings
7 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursAssignments
1-2 hours per week. Each class features a take-away with activities to perform outside of the class meeting.Projects
A capstone programming and showcase of student interpretation of achievement is shared through specified constructs.Progress Report
Skill sheet from class programming with self-assessmentClass Experience
Beginner - Intermediate Level
Focus skills: ACTIVE LISTENING - how to listen and pick a complete track apart - apply listening skills for decision making in your performance - novice to intermediate development of listening to your personal performance MUSIC THEORY - building chords in C major at the level of comfortability - moving from novice to intermediate developing the I-IV-V chord progression in C major - improving recall of C major developed chords - accompaniment patterns skill builders - increase chord knowledge and types PIANO PLAYING and PERFORMANCE - how the instrument is organized - movement around the instrument - visual example of how chords work together - efficient movement and connection to decision-making of building a chord - left-hand pattern development REPERTOIRE - build your repertoire learning new chords every week - bring your own music and learn the songs you are interested in - need suggestions for repertoire, in class we will have a recommended additional repertoire list to share to pick up your next song CLASS SHOWCASE - share your patterns, your melodies, your skills - get a sneak peak at what it is like to share your music with others - consider joining the self-paced class where other musicians share their craft to GET HEARD! and collaborate
Learning Goals
MU:Cr1.1.H.8a Generate melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic ideas for melodies (created over specified chord progressions or AB/ABA forms) and two-to-three-chord accompaniments for given melodies. (Intermediate)MU:Cr3.2.H.8a Share final versions of melodies (created over specified chord progressions) and two-to-three-chord accompaniments for given melodies, demonstrating an understanding of how to develop and organize personal musical ideas. (Present)
Syllabus
8 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Chords and their family members
Discover the notes of the chords in C Major and be able to apply them to operate in any song. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Chords and their chord relatives
How do chords move from one to another? As we explore the I-IV-V chord progression that makes up a song, how do we move effortlessly and spot each pattern on the piano. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Right hand melodies
This lesson is all about note reading and developing right hand melodies. Master the treble clef and performance of notes on the page. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Right Hand PAIRED with Left Hand
How do melodies and chords work together? Let read and play piano to understand the relationships. It's all about the notes. 55 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This class involves the performance of music. Depending on the type of piano used for the class, there may be increased levels of sound in your environment. Be prepared for your learner to be playing piano sounds. Consider schedules and spaces used by all members of the household, reducing background noise/conversations as the Zoom feature may be on LiveSound.
Pre-Requisites
Intro to Pop Basics on Piano/Keyboard
Supply List
Learners will need to supply their own music and provide their playlist selection programming to me. This can be from a book purchased on Amazon, sheet music in print or digital format from musicnotes.com or sheetmusicplus.com. I will purchase a copy as well to comply with digital teaching practices and provide high-quality instruction planning and experiences for your learner.
Joined January, 2024
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 teachers have a Graduate degree
Doctoral Degree in Chemistry from The University of Tennessee
Master's Degree in Music from University of Tennessee
2 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Music from Ohio University
Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry from Ohio University
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Live Group Course
$43
weekly or $169 for 8 classes2x per week, 4 weeks
55 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-15
1-4 learners per class
