Rock 'N Roll Summer
An engaging rock 'n roll camp for beginning guitarists, drummers, and keyboardists. All songs will be summer-themed.
Cole Zwickl
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(160)
What's included
4 live meetings
3 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. All students will be instructed to practice a specific song for a given week. All students will be encouraged to sit down with their instrument at least once a day for 10-15 minutes. Students will not be rigorously critiqued or graded, I am just hoping to see evidence of an effort to practice.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Beginner Level
Hello! My name is Cole and I have been teaching music lessons for close to ten years now. My patient teaching style fosters a relaxed classroom atmosphere in which even the shyest student can feel comfortable expressing themself. Allowing some time for classroom banter is a priority of mine. This 4-week music camp will be structured with a "school-of-rock" style of format. Each week, we will learn a new summer-themed rock 'n roll song. During the live meeting, students will (one at a time) learn the parts for their specific instrument. Then, if time allows, I will ask all students to mute themselves as I lead them in the song, with hopes that they are able to jam along with me. Because I can only teach one instrument part at a time, I will make sure that every instrumentalist has something to do while they are waiting. I.E. keyboardists and guitarists will be given scale exercises that are pertinent to the song or drummers will be given a simple groove to practice while they wait. Depending on factors such as skill level and stylistic preference, I will pick 4 songs from this group: - "Wipeout!" by The Surfaris - "In The Sun" by Blondie - "Vacation" by The Go-Go's - "Feels Like Summer" by Childish Gambino - "Final Summer" by Cloud Nothings - "Summertime Blues" by Eddie Cochran - "Surfin' USA" by the Beach Boys - "Misirlou" by Dick Dale
Learning Goals
Students will not only be adding four new songs to their repertoire but also learning rock 'n roll history along the way. Because the list of songs spans the entire timeline of rock n roll music, there will be ample opportunity to discuss its evolution and impact on the music world and culture as a whole.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Each song was selected because of its summer vibe and affable lyrical content.
Pre-Requisites
Have learned at least one song on instrument of choice
Supply List
- your instrument (acoustic or electric guitar, drum or drumset, keyboard or piano) - instrument tuner (or tuning app)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2020
5.0
160reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Hope International University
- 10+ years of private & group music instruction
- Bachelors degree in Music
- Have thousands of hours of live performance experienceReviews
Live Group Class
$32
weekly1x per week, 4 weeks
50 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
3-6 learners per class
