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Taylor Swift Summer Music Camp-Learn to Play Ukulele and Sing Songs From an Era!
Gracie Steele,
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(59)
In this summer camp, we will meet 3 times over the course of a week. Within our class time, students will learn to play a variety of Taylor Swift songs from an era on the Ukulele, and also learn to sing along with their playing!
Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Have a Swiftie who wants to learn to put on their own Taylor Swift concert!? Then this is just the summer activity you’re looking for! In our Taylor Swift Summer Music Camp, Ukulele addition, learners will meet for 40 minutes, for three days of their week, to learn songs from a specific Taylor Swift era! Learners will begin by learning the proper chords on the Ukulele to play the songs, and will then be taught how to sing the song, using the proper breath, pitch, and vocal techniques. By the...
3 lessons//1 Week
Week 1Lesson 1Welcome Day 1! Introductions and Learn Song 1 on Ukulele - Cruel SummerIn our first day, we will have a short time of introduction for our students. Students will introduce themselves to one other, discuss their favorite Taylor Swift era, and give a brief overview of their musical background. After this, we will jump right into learning our first song, Cruel Summer. Students will learn to play the song on the ukulele, being taught the chords needed to play the song. At the end of class, we will play the song the whole way through.Lesson 2Day 2! Learn How to Sing Cruel Summer, and Start Song 2 - LoverStudents will then begin working on singing Cruel Summer. Going over how to properly use our breath and follow the pitch of the song. Learners will then play the song on ukulele as they sing along with their playing. We will work on tempo, pitch, and cadence throughout the end of the session. We will then move into learning our second song, Lover.Lesson 3Day 3! Learn Song 3 on Ukulele and Vocally - ME!In this lesson, learners will begin learning their third song of the camp on the ukulele, ME! We will learn the chords we need to play each section of the song and review the layout of the song. Learners will then play the song the whole way through on the ukulele to ensure that they have an understanding of the music. We will then begin working on ME! vocally. Going over our pitch and breath. Learners will end this class by playing the song on the ukulele and singing along with it.
- Students will improve their ukulele-playing abilities, as well as their vocal performance. By the end of our class, students will be able to play three different songs on the ukulele in the proper tempo, using the right chords and strumming pattern. They will be able to accompany themselves with their instrument as the sing-along, with proper pitch and breath control, to all three songs.
My Teaching Style:
My goal as a teacher is to make each student feel seen, loved, appreciated, and encouraged throughout our class time. I desire each student to leave class feeling better and brighter than when they logged in. I believe in positive encouragement, and helping my students find their confidence in who they are, along with making sure they have fun during our time together.
I graduated with a bachelor's in Psychology, specifically focused on adolescent Psychology. Bringing this information into my classrooms helps me to connect with the students, grow their social abilities, understand where they are within their formative years, and create a more inviting and safe environment for every student to learn.
I have a bubbly, bright, and fun personality, and I love to spend time connecting with kids to help them grow. It is one of my greatest joys to get to teach. Teaching music classes is near to my heart, as I remember being a young student eager to learn more about the very thing I loved most, music. I desire to only grow that love in our students as they learn new things musically.
MUSIC TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
PIANO (2007-CURRENT)
Private piano lessons for 10 years
Production of piano in recordings
Played/wrote piano parts for song recordings
Played piano in live bands
UKULELE (2012-CURRENT)
Played ukulele in live bands
played/wrote ukulele parts for song recordings
Production of ukulele in recordings
GUITAR (2010-CURRENT)
Played guitar in live bands
Played/wrote guitar parts for song recordings
Production of guitar in recordings
SONGWRITING (2015-CURRENT)
Studied songwriting in college
Has had songs published in the industry
OVERALL TRAINING
Minor in music through South Eastern University
OTHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Honors college student.
Bachelors in Psychology.
Multiple child psychology courses completed
Is a published poet and songwriter.Assessment
Frequency: available upon requestDetails: An assessment is offered as a take-home assignment if requested. I will offer feedback on the student's ability to play through the various chords, keep up with the tempo, hear their pitch, and sing in the right key.
No prerequisite is required! Learners can come in from any kind of musical background!
Learners will have access to chord sheets and lyric sheets that we will use in each class, these can be printed or looked at via a mobile device. Learners will also need access to a ukulele during their classes and a quiet room.
Do make sure that your learner enters the Zoom call in Live Music Audio mode to ensure we can hear their playing.
Joined January, 2021
4.9
59reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from SouthEastern University
Hi there! I am Ms. Gracie!! I am a bubbly teacher, who is passionate about making every learner feel seen, heard, confident, and loved, no matter what class they are enrolled in! I teach a variety of classes here on Outschool, such as social...
Group Class
$65
for 3 classes3x per week, 1 week
40 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
1-6 learners per class
