Recorder Lessons - Small Group

Hello! 

I have taught the recorder for 7 years to students aged 8 to 14. Beginning in public school and transitioning to virtual platforms, I have found recorder to be a rewarding instrument to teach and learn no matter the setting. I currently teach recorder classes as part of my general music curriculum for students aged for 3rd Grade Music classes (8-9 years old). This class came into fruition as as a result of my students! I was so impressed with the diligence and work some students had put into learning the recorder that I wanted to create another avenue for them to continue studying. This class is designed to take those students (or new ones!) a little further in their development as recorder players. 

In this setting, the lessons will be highly interactive and personalized. 

There is a bit of prior knowledge: students need to know how to produce a good sound, and play the notes Low E, Low D, G, A, B, (5 notes total). 

I teach with "I do, we do, you do." We cover the basics of reading music, but also lots of echoing, and learning by ear and by sight (looking at fingerings). 

The class will be structured this way:
- Hello Song
- Warm Up
- Exercises (fingering and breathing/tonguing)
- Repertoire
- Check In (students play for me/the class; how are you playing/feeling about your playing today)
- Goodbye

Repertoire includes everything from folk songs to pop, classical, and even students composing their own. If students have songs they want to play, I take requests! I may not be able to accommodate every request, but I will try my hardest! 

I look forward to learning with you!