Sing, Read, and Compose Music! (Level 1)
In this 4 week class, students practice matching pitch and learn beginning music reading skills
Courtney Smith
Average rating:
4.7
Number of reviews:(108)
What's included
8 live meetings
4 in-class hoursClass Experience
Students will learn via Zoom with the teacher. Teacher and students will begin by doing warm-up exercises and working on vocal development. Students will then move to the rhythm concept of the day followed by the melodic concept of the day. Students will learn 2-4 songs/rhymes related to the concepts of the day Week 1: Introduction of pitch exploration (vocal warm-ups) and singing posture. Students will hear and echo quarter and eighth notes as well as do, re, mi patterns. Students will learn 2+ songs/rhymes Week 2: Continuation of pitch exploration and vocal concepts, students will read quarter and eighth note patterns as well as do, re, mi patterns. Students will add to their repertoire of new songs and learn to read the ones they have learned before. Week 3: Continuation of pitch exploration and vocal concepts, students will read quarter and eighth note patterns, and do-re-mi patterns. Students will echo songs with the new concepts sol and mi and learn new songs with those concepts. Week 4: Continuation of pitch exploration and vocal concepts. Students will read patterns and songs using ALL rhythm and melodic concepts. Students will compose their own short songs.
Learning Goals
Students will learn to read using quarter notes, eighth notes, and quarter note rests as well as the solfege syllables do, re, mi, and sol.
Other Details
Supply List
Handouts and recordings will be provided Microphone and video required, external Microphones and headphones highly recommended but not required
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined January, 2020
4.7
108reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have been a music teacher since 2012 when I graduated from Hartt School of Music at the University of Hartford and received my K-12 teaching license in Connecticut. Since 2012 I have spent time teaching PreK-8th grade general music and chorus, including music literacy, music history, movement, and ukulele. After completing my second degree, a Master’s in Music Education from Boston University, I decided to start my own private music teaching studio in Santa Monica, CA. Teaching in-person and online students in small groups I have found I can really focus on the individual learners!
With regards to this particular class, my emphasis in school was voice and elementary music. I have certifications in Kodaly and Conversational Solfege teaching techniques. I continue to perform and I am a member of a competitive chorus that is #1 in our region and headed to international competition.Reviews
Live Group Class
$55
for 8 classes2x per week, 4 weeks
30 min
Completed by 33 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-10
3-8 learners per class
