Song Lyrics Makeover
What's included
1 live meeting
1 in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Beginner Level
A typical music class with atypical teacher, music selections and lots of learner participation. We will "makeover" song lyrics in selections from different music styles.; emphasizing meter and rhyming rules consistent with classic poetry. This is a great starting point for beginners interested in either writing song lyrics or poetry. Song parody has made some musicians and bands financially successful. I will use examples from Cledus Judd (country), Jake Trout and the Flounders (PGA Golf) and Twisted Radio (Winter Holidays) as vehicles to discuss approaches that sometimes work great and sometimes misss the mark. We will take some short and very simple children's school songs and modify those in real time together. Learners may bring their own song selections to the gathering. Anyway, the learners will be proud of what they create.
Learning Goals
Learners will come to understand the role of meter and rhyming. Learners will create lyrics of their own and compare to original artists.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
The artists and songs I select as examples are for general audiences. Nothing even close to R or PG-17 ratings.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Teaching Certificates
Virginia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
New Jersey Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Although my career path followed that of science, engineering and education I always had a passion for both poetry and music. I have published one book, several short stories, poems and a mountain of scientific articles. I have a passion for sharing with young people. The learners will not be disappointed.
Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
60 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
1-4 learners per class