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Semi-Private Music Theory for Young Beginners

In this 6 week course, students will learn the basics of music theory in a small group setting
Siobhan McGovern
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What's included

6 live meetings
3 in-class hours

Class Experience

No experience necessary.  We will be starting from the beginning.  Small group sizes allow me to check in and ensure each student is understanding the music theory concepts.

Beginner music students studying any instrument and singers are encouraged to join this class.  We will be learning using the Grace Vandendool Keyboard Theory Preparatory Book A curriculum.  Students are encouraged to complete all homework and send me pictures of the completed Review sections for each lesson.

Students must purchase the book before class begins.  

Link to purchase theory book:
https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/keyboard-theory-preparatory-series-2nd-edition-book-a-sheet-music/4941147?utm_medium=email&xnpe_tifc=bIQN4uo84kh.4Dz8xI1dxjpsafeWaeiLhkQZhM4DO94WadJ.hdidnkEAbfs3tu4vaMX8xIQshFx7OIzJOfUNxfo7&utm_source=exponea&utm_campaign=ShareItem&ac=1&aff_id=71616

Lesson 1: 
Welcome, Rules and Introductions
Students will learn how to recognize notes on the keyboard (no keyboard required)
Students will learn the difference between line and space notes.
Students will learn the names of the notes on the staff - treble clef
Students will learn the Musical Alphabet song
Homework - complete exercises on pages 7 - 17

Lesson 2
Students will learn how to draw the treble and bass clef
Students will learn to draw notes C,D, E, F and G in the treble clef
Students will learn mnemonic devices and acronyms to remember line notes and space notes in the treble clef
Homework - complete exercises from page 18 - 51

Lesson 3 
Students will learn to draw notes F, G, A, B and C in the bass clef.
Students will learn mnemonic devices and acronyms to remember line notes and space notes in the bass clef
Review notes in the treble clef
Time permitting - find notes on our instruments and sing notes
Homework - pages 52 - 79

Lesson 4
Students will learn basic note values
Students will practice drawing each rhythmic note.
Students will learn basic rest values
Students will practice drawing each rest
Homework - pages 80 - 91

Lesson 5 
Students will learn beginner musical terminology
Students will review all curriculum learned so far
Homework - pages 92 -96

Lesson 6
Review and reinforce all curriculum
Practical - take what we’ve learned and play it on our instruments and sing it.

Other Details

Supply List
Grace Vandendool Theory Prep Book A.  Buy it at a local music store or order it online:
https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/keyboard-theory-preparatory-series-2nd-edition-book-a-sheet-music/4941147?utm_medium=email&xnpe_tifc=bIQN4uo84kh.4Dz8xI1dxjpsafeWaeiLhkQZhM4DO94WadJ.hdidnkEAbfs3tu4vaMX8xIQshFx7OIzJOfUNxfo7&utm_source=exponea&utm_campaign=ShareItem&ac=1&aff_id=716161
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Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello, I'm Siobhan!  A versatile and passionate human interested in continuing to learn and grow throughout life's journey. I spent nine years living in Thailand working as a professional musician and private music teacher. For five of those years, I ran my own business, a music school, where I gained valuable experience and a versatile skill set. Just before the pandemic, I was traveling and developing new skills including cooking gourmet vegetarian food, managing a kitchen, managing social media pages, video editing as well as completing my 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course.  During the pandemic, I began creating music classes that are specifically designed to be delivered online. In my spare time, I enjoy cooking, reading, travel, and practicing music.

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$150

for 6 classes

1x per week, 6 weeks
30 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-7
4-5 learners per class

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