Summer Camp for Reading and Writing Music - Part 1
While using a fun & interactive sticker book, young musicians learn basic rhythms, notes on treble and bass clef, time signatures, notes on the piano and more. Each class ends with a fun Disney sing-along (time permitting).
Jim Ellis
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(20)
What's included
5 live meetings
5 in-class hoursClass Experience
A perfect beginning music class for young learners who want to be a step ahead of their peers. This class is designed to be a bridge for beginning and budding musicians interested in piano, recorder, voice, or band/orchestra instruments. Students will learn about note rhythms, note names on treble and bass clef, where notes are on a piano, time signatures and/or more. Each class will include workbook activities, flash cards, games, and piano demonstrations. We will include a fun Disney or similar sing-along at the end of every lesson as a reward for a job well done! No prior music experience is needed. ***Note - Younger students often require help from a grown-up during the course of this class. Feel free to help your little one as needed, but, remember, Outschool rules require you to remain off camera. Thanks! *** Sample class: 5 minutes to chat, say hi, icebreakers, etc. 5-10 minute review of our last lesson (first lesson will be a review of the materials) 5-20 minutes working in our sticker workbook 5-15 minutes of reinforced activities (i.e. flashcards, worksheets, coloring sheets, games, videos) 3-5 minute sing-along (time permitting) 5-10 minutes of wrap-up/review/questions/chat time (I always notice that kids that age want to share, mostly unrelated things, and I allow time in the beginning and end for a little of that) Da'y 1 - Introduction to Rhythms (whole, half, and quarter notes) - More Rhythms and activities/instrument families/listening exercise (add the dotted half note) - through page 11 Day 2 - Music Math with Whole, Half, Dotted-Half, and Quarter Notes, composer spotlight Parts of the Music Staff and Notes on the Treble Clef Staff, (through page 23) Day 3 - The Keyboard - How to find Notes on a Piano Keyboard (no piano or keyboard required) Time Signatures through page 32 Day 4 - Bass Clef (start with page 36) Review and Finish Missed Pages Day 5 - Careers in Music and Review - Review and Test (no stress test - we do it together) I am a professional composer, but I get so much joy out of teaching younger students in the infancy of their musical journeys and can't wait to see your kiddos in class!! :)
Learning Goals
Students will have a basic understanding of music notes on the bass and treble staff AND rhythms. There will also be an emphasis on instrument families and what they sound like.
Other Details
Supply List
Sticker Workbook we will be used in every class - https://www.amazon.com/Theory-Made-Easy-Kids-Level/dp/9679856038/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=music+theory+made+easy&qid=1616688428&sr=8-4 OR you can purchase the book directly from the publisher here - https://www.alfred.com/music-theory-made-easy-for-kids-level-1/p/98-MP300501US/ Other materials will be added to the learning environment where parents/guardians will have to print ahead of certain classes.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello!
I'm a professional musician, composer, and homeschool teacher/leader. I have taught all subjects in all grades K - 7th. Also, I have been teaching music, piano lessons, clarinet, saxophone, music theory, music composition for 25 years. I've trained in music education, music theory and composition, and specialize in music for film, TV, and video games. I own the Harford Music and Arts Academy in Bel Air, MD.
I LOVE to bring fun to the classroom while sharing my gift of music, movies, history, and literature with my students.Reviews
Live Group Class
$69
for 5 classes5x per week, 1 week
60 min
Completed by 17 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-11
5-18 learners per class
