What's included
1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
In this ongoing class, students will learn recorder basics. Each week we will practice posture, holding the instrument properly, breath control, fingering technique, embouchure, etiquette, and basic note reading while playing short exercises and songs. The class is structured for six-year-old learners. It's an entry level class. We will practice different rhythms while we practice the first note, then the second note, and so on. We will also jump, clap, and discuss what we are learning in class. The exercises, songs, and the occasional video clip will be seen on a shared screen. This class will meet once a week for short classes. My teaching style for this class is to use direct instruction. We can have fun while following directions and learning. Playing the recorder is fun!
Learning Goals
Students will learn recorder basics. Each week we will practice sitting tall, holding the instrument properly, breathing deeply, blowing air lightly into the instrument, using our fingers to cover the holes in the instrument, using our mouth to seal the air flow, behaving like an instrumentalist, and basic note reading including rhythm. We can learn all of these things by following directions while playing short exercises and songs.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
There is no sensitive or mature content in this class.
Supply List
Learners must possess a recorder. It can be either Baroque or German in style. The Yamaha company has some good information which will be shared in the Outschool classroom, but the type will not make a difference to early beginners. Parents of learners can access printouts and teacher-created videos for practice weekly in the Outschool classroom.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from University of the Cumberlands
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Vanguard University
I have successfully taught very young learners to play recorder previously in a large-class format. The small-class format is much more conducive to learning and making progress when it comes to very young learners. The only concern is finger size compared to the holes in the bore of the recorder. Please check to make sure that your student's fingers are able to cover the holes.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$10
weekly1x per week
25 min
Completed by 221 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-7
3-4 learners per class