Pop Song Production 102
Discover music theory through the study of pop song performance on the piano. Develop your performance playlist and identity. Share your music talents through a capstone project of a virtual performance.
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What's included
16 live meetings
14 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursAssignments
2-4 hours per week. Session response activitiesProjects
Learner-choice projectLetter Grade
Letter grades linked to progress reportsProgress Report
2 progress reports: half way and at the closing of classClass Experience
US Grade 7 - 9
Beginner - Intermediate Level
*This class is aligned with the National Standards for Music Education* EACH CLASS WILL FOLLOW THE BELOW OUTLINE: 1. Music Element introduction and warm-up activity 2. Writing notation 3. Listening examples and writing responses 4. Connection to how the lesson builds to the capstone project 5. Performance practice FOCUS SKILLS: ACTIVE LISTENING - identify music for its pitch, rhythm, harmonies, and tempo - apply the music elements to help you learn new music MUSIC NOTATION - increase your music reading skills in the treble and bass clef - note identification through visual and aural analysis PIANO PLAYING and ACCOMPANIMENT - movement around the instrument - how is music organized visually and aurally - efficient movement and connection to decision-making of music interpretation - performing melodies and performing accompaniment style REPERTOIRE - build your repertoire learning 3 songs of varied styles and characteristics - bring your own music and learn the songs you are interested in CAPSTONE VIRTUAL RECITAL - share your patterns, your melodies, your skills - prepare a brief program complete with songs, analysis written and spoken commentary
Learning Goals
Develop a music program with performance and written definitions.Identify the elements of music in personal song choice.
Syllabus
16 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Elements of Music
Why is a song stuck in your head? Why do you just want to sing along with the melody? We will identify the elements of music and create a personal playlist of songs. Discover why you love the songs you do and maybe add some new ones to it! 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Performing and Pitch
Focusing on the element of pitch, read notes accurately, develop melodies that make sense, and feel confident in your performance. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Steady beat and rhythm creation
Create a steady beat to any song - then find the rhythm. Use you active listening skills to recreate rhythms. Use your counting skills to create your own rhythms. Use you math skills to define beat and rhythm. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Rock your Rhythms
Apply your knowledge of rhythm by perfomring your prepared patterns, your composed patterns, and a sight-reading performance. 55 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
Folder with dividers 10+ music manuscript papers (free and attached to the lesson posts) Piano (live or virtual) Learners may need to purchase 3 pieces of sheet music of their choice
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
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
$22
weekly or $169 for 16 classes2x per week, 8 weeks
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-15
1-3 learners per class
