There are no open spots for this class, but we found something similar!
5.0 (1) · Ages: 7-12
Song-Writing for Young Musicians - Part 1
5.0 (1) · Ages: 10-13
Intro to Songwriting: How to Write a Song, Lyric, Melody and Perform It (10-13)
5.0 (19) · Ages: 6-10
Silly Song Maker: The Club
5.0 (3) · Ages: 10-18
Songwriting Simplified! - 1:1 Songwriting for Teens (5-Days Mon-Fri)
5.0 (1) · Ages: 5-7
Piano for Young Beginners
5.0 (3) · Ages: 5-7
Play Primary Piano Class: Meet the Keyboard for Young Children
The Creative Musician: Write a Song Melody
Becca VanZant Anderson, Piano and Songwriting
Average rating:4.7Number of reviews:(23)
In this four-meeting course, students will learn about catchy melodies and how to write in musical notation.
Class experience
Have you ever heard a song that became stuck in your head? Why do you think that happened? It was probably because the melody was catchy! In this class, you will learn what makes a melody memorable and how to write it in musical notation. The first class is about melodies. You will listen to several different songs from different pop genres and identify what makes them memorable. The second class focuses on writing. You'll look at musical notes, practice copying a common popular tune, and...
This class is taught in English.
Learners will learn what makes a melody good and gain the skills to write their own melody.
Homework Offered
This class is about writing music, so after every class learners will submit an update to their song. After the first class, they will submit the lyrics for their song and what kind of musical style they want to use. After the second class, they will submit their common popular tune (filled out in class) and their draft of their melody. A revised version of their melody is due after the third class. Finally, after the fourth class, learners will submit their final melody. All homework should be submitted as a .pdf file.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Learners will receive a written assessment on their homework. A letter grade can be provided if requested.Grades Offered
Learners will need a notebook, pencil, and musical staff paper in this course. They should also have experience playing a musical instrument and reading traditional western musical notation. For free, printable staff paper, follow this link: https://static.musictheory.net/pdf/blank.pdf
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
We will refer to the following YouTube videos throughout the class: “I See the Light” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILRs2r6lcHY “Thunder” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1GEYlL6rzU&list=PL4s2FiQ5iPCvhfif1M_EGG6jo9zetm1mz “I’m a Believer” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PQAqprjOuA “Moonlight in Vermont” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMDYd-j_Gas “Hot Air Balloon” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRwBa4ahWqM
Average rating:4.7Number of reviews:(23)
Hello Outschool! I'm Mrs. Becca, a lover of music, knitting, books, and baking. Having a Bachelor's in Music Composition for Film, TV, and Games from Berklee College of Music, I teach creative classes on writing music, performing music, music...
Group Class
$10
weekly or $40 for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
45 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
1-4 learners per class
