Suzuki Recorder Method Individual Lessons: Soprano Recorder (Private Tutoring)
Ongoing private instrumental lessons in soprano recorder
Stella
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(104)
What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed25 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Homework
1-2 hours per week. Students will be encouraged to listen to their repertoire every day and to practice every day for 10-20 minutes. Printable (optional) resources will be provided to help students develop good practice habits.Class Experience
In this ongoing course students will learn soprano recorder using the Suzuki method. The Suzuki Method is carefully designed to teach a new technique with each piece. We will start the course with pre-instrument steps and progress through the Suzuki Repertoire at a comfortable pace for each student. Students do not need any prior experience of recorder playing but it may be helpful, especially for younger students, to participate in my one-off 'Get Ready for Recorder' class before enrolling on this course. Students will proceed at their own pace throughout the duration of the course. An approximate schedule is as follows: Week 1: Pre-Instrument steps Week 2: Note D and One Bird Week 3: Note F# and One Bird Week 4: Note E and Two Birds As this is a Suzuki class, students will be learning to play by ear and they will not be reading written notation at this stage. If you would also like your child to learn how to read music I recommend that you sign up for my Music Theory With Music Mind Games. This is a fun game based class using attractive materials. It works very well for Suzuki learners of any instrument. https://outschool.com/classes/music-theory-with-music-mind-games-72sudlxn?usid=AqiMytAP&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link
Learning Goals
Students will learn how to stand in an appropriate stance for recorder playing, hand positioning, and breath control. Students will be introduced to staccato and legato articulation. They will work through the Suzuki repertoire. All pieces will have sung lyrics to assist with learning.
Students are encouraged to play with beautiful intonation and articulation and to listen to the sound they are making.
As this is a Suzuki class, students will be learning to play by ear and they will not be reading written notation at this stage.
Other Details
Supply List
You will need: Essential: Recorder Please ensure you have a good quality plastic or wooden soprano recorder and not a toy recorder. It is important to have a good quality instrument so that you are able to make a beautiful sound. I recommend the Yamaha YRS 312Biii but many other good quality recorders of approximately £20-£35 ($20-$45) are available. Please contact me if you have questions about a specific model. You will need to tape over the holes of your recorder with electrical insulation tape. You will be able to access instructions for this upon enrollment. Repertoire Playlist Suzuki Recorder Book 1 & 2 (Soprano) CD or digital playlist. Ideally the playlist, at least the first five pieces, should be listened to daily. Optional: Suzuki Book 1 Recorder (Soprano) book Thumb rest I strongly recommend using a thumb rest. It assists hand positioning and is essential for students who continue into Suzuki Recorder Volume 2.
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Students who listen to the repertoire daily will make faster progress and will feel most confident when learning the new material.
Suzuki Recorder Volume 1 & 2 (Soprano) recorded by Marion Verbruggen can be purchased as a CD or is available digitally on iTunes.
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have been teaching Suzuki Recorder to individual students and small group classes in the London area since 2013. I trained with British Suzuki Music Association. I teach students of all ages and I am particularly experienced in teaching early years learners.Reviews
Live 1-on-1 Lessons
$80
per sessionMeets on demand
25 min
Completed by 21 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 4-9
