Song-Writing for Young Musicians - Part 1
This in-depth, hands-on 4-week class explores easy song-writing strategies for young beginner musicians of any instrument. #CREATIVE
Elizabeth (BFA, MAE)
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What's included
4 live meetings
1 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. 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.Class Experience
This in-depth, hands-on class explores an easy song-writing process for young beginner musicians of any instrument. ⭐New to Outschool? Message me before you enroll!!!⭐' 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 melody. Students will learn how to create melodies by inventing and manipulating motives. Next, we will talk about some different ways to develop a theme and how to use song forms to build a larger song. The class is structured so that the majority of the learning happens with discussion and hands-on work. Students will be need to be willing to share their work and discuss it with me and their fellow classmates. Students will also be given homework to practice and expand upon the concepts that we discuss in class. Written homework assignments will be due before class each week so that I can provide feedback and guidance. Pre-requisites: This class is not limited by instruments or genres. The concepts we will work on can be used in any kind of song! This class is geared towards beginner song-writing students who can: * Understand and read basic rhythm (whole notes/rests, half notes/rests, quarter notes/rests, eighth notes/rest, dotted quarter notes/rests, and dotted half notes/rests) * Be able to name the notes on their instrument of choice (Letter names like C-D-E or Solfege like Do Re Mi are OK.) *** Students do NOT need to be able to fully read understand sheet music to take this class. *** Class Structure: Day 1 Overview of Scales in Song-writing Introduction to making unique motives, a repeated bit of music to hold the song together Lyrics & Rhythms Call & Response Form Day 2 Motive Manipulation & Transformation: Repetition ABA Form Day 3 Motive Manipulation & Transformation: Sequence and Retrograde AABB Form Day 4 Combining Motive Variations AABA Form #creative
Learning Goals
Students will be able to create unique and interesting motives with lyrics or withoutStudents will understand how to create a melody using motives.
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Students 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.
4 files available upon enrollment
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2022
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Virginia Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
Master's Degree in Education from Virginia Commonwealth University
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.Reviews
Live 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
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