Reading Music for Beginners 1, Preteens
In this one time class we cover the basics of reading music in the treble clef, going over what the most common symbols mean, note values, timing. No prior musical experience needed.
Rebecca S. | Music Teacher
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(30)
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
**I’m currently on maternity leave for most of the summer, so I am not able to take enrollments at the moment. However, I am always available to respond to messages, and I am able to book classes for fall and winter of this year! Hello Learners and Grownups! In this one-time introductory class I’ll be teaching learners the basics of reading standard notation in the treble clef. We’ll talk about how the staff works, what the treble clef symbol means, what the different looking notes and rests are called and what their values are in relationship to each other (I generally teach using U.S musical terminology, but if your learner prefers to learn U. K. musical terminology instead please let me know ahead of time and I will accommodate!). We’ll learn about reading time signatures and key signatures, about measures/bars, and as time allows we’ll cover some other common musical symbols as well, such as repeat signs.
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Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined July, 2022
5.0
30reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello parents and learners!
***If you are new to Outschool please take advantage of coupon code RebeccaSMu20 to receive $20 off your first class on the platform!
I grew up on a farm in Tennessee (USA) and in addition to music I also love raising rabbits, pollinator gardening, and reading! I and my husband currently live with our five beautiful children in the state of North Carolina. I am excited to be part of the Outschool family!
Music has always been a big part of my life, starting with classical piano, which I began at age 8, taking private lessons from a professor at the University of Tennessee. Later on, in my teens, my interests shifted to strings and traditional Appalachian and Celtic music. I learned from many people, including bluegrass musician Justin Moses and as a student of Jim Wood at the Jim and Inge Wood School of Music. As a young adult, I worked as a volunteer interpreter at Cade’s Cove, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, teaching park visitors about Appalachian music. I have played professionally for weddings and other events, in restaurant house bands, as well as at the Museum of Appalachia in Norris, TN. I have led traditional music demonstrations for public school classes, in addition to teaching privately for many years.
I am passionate about introducing young people to traditional Appalachian and Celtic music and helping them perfect their skills!
I primarily teach fiddle/violin and Appalachian old-time and Celtic music, but also bluegrass, Western swing and Texas contest-style fiddle. I also play guitar, both standard and Celtic (DADGAD), piano, mandolin, recorder, penny whistle, mountain dulcimer, ukulele and Irish bouzouki.
I see each learner as a unique individual and cater my teaching approach to best suit their needs and interests.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$40
per classMeets once
45 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
1-6 learners per class
