Song-Writing for Young Musicians - Part 1
Class experience
This in-depth, hands-on class explores an easy song-writing process for young beginner musicians of any instrument. ⭐New to Outschool? Sign up with referral code ELIZABB2020 and get $20 to spend towards your first class.⭐ The SUMMER CAMP equivalent class is also available: https://outschool.com/classes/song-writing-for-young-musicians-summer-camp-1-woxDLFwg In the first half of the course, I will show you the general rules of song-writing and some strategies for how to make a unique...
This class is taught in English.
Students will: * be able to create unique and interesting motives with lyrics or without * understand how to create a melody using motives * be able to create several motive transformations * be able to recognize and create songs using Call & Response Form, ABA Form, AABB Form, AABA Form
I teach classes on a variety of arts-related subjects: * piano, sight-reading, song-writing; * realistic drawing techniques; * comic book creations & anime drawing styles; * digital arts, Photoshop, graphic design. Look at the bottom of my profile to find my other classes. → https://outschool.com/teachers/Elizabeth-Essex ← As a teacher with over twenty years of experience, I have been running my own piano studio full-time for the last decade. I started learning music in piano lessons when I was four years old and am currently teaching my 15th academic year as a piano teacher. I also am a former public school art teacher, university adjunct professor, swim instructor, dance teacher, and math tutor.
Homework Offered
Students will be expected to play their instrument to practice the song/s they write in class for 5-15 minutes daily (or every other day!), so they are familiar enough to play the song in class.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
4 files available upon enrollmentStudents will need to have their instrument with them as they log into Zoom. Please print out the worksheets provided or have your learner copy them by hand before class; this will help them write their song easier and faster during class time.
Hi! I've been teaching for over 20 years. I love Outschool, and I'm excited to be able to share my passion for the arts with kids across the world! I teach classes related to my all favorite things music and art. I love comics and graphic novels,...
Group Class
$60
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
25 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
3-6 learners per class