The Music of Steven Universe
Students will analyze music from the hit Cartoon Network show from many perspectives including music theory, history, psychology, and performance. No music literacy is required!
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
👩🎤 What Will Be Taught? In this fun and interactive class, we’ll explore the vibrant world of music in Steven Universe! From analyzing character songs to understanding the emotional storytelling through 🎵 melodies and rhythms, students will learn how music brings the series to life! 🌈✨ 🎼 What Topics Will We Cover? 📺 Intro to the Musical Universe – Discover the musical landscape of Steven Universe! 🎭 Character Themes & Motifs – Explore how music shapes character stories. 🎸 Song Analysis – Break down major songs and their significance. 🎹 Musical Storytelling – Learn how music drives the story and feelings. 💖 Character Development – See how music develops character arcs. 🎤 Behind the Music – Get a peek behind the scenes at the creators and composers. 🎷 Genres & Styles – Compare the diverse genres and styles within the soundtrack. 👩💻 Class Structure Each week, we focus on a new theme or set of songs. Classes include a mix of lectures, 💻 interactive activities, and 📺 multimedia presentations to make the musical journey engaging and exciting! 👨🏫 Teaching Style 🗣️ Lectures – Providing context and deep dives into each musical element. 🖼️ Slides & Visuals – Colorful aids to enhance understanding and keep things visually engaging. 🎥 Video Clips – Direct scenes from Steven Universe to highlight musical concepts. 🎮 Games & Quizzes – Playful ways to reinforce learning through fun challenges! 💬 Group Discussions – Open space for students to share their thoughts and connect with others. 🎧 Listening Activities – Focused listening exercises to hear and discuss musical elements. 🍎 How I Teach I’m all about ✨ interactivity and inclusivity! 🧑🎓 My student-centered approach encourages curiosity, making sure everyone feels 🎉 supported and 🎈 empowered to share ideas. From slides to songs, I use diverse tools to keep each session 🎶 dynamic and engaging for all learning styles. 🚀🎸
Other Details
Pre-Requisites
Music literacy is not required, but a love of music is!
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Social Sciences from Indiana University Southeast
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Indiana University Southeast
Hello everyone! My name is Brandon (he/him) and I am a performer, voice teacher, and interdisciplinary educator with over 6 years of experience teaching voice to learners of all ages! I graduated from Indiana University with a Master's in Post-Secondary Instruction and a Bachelor of Arts in Vocal Performance. I am a former middle school choir and theatre teacher and I also taught elementary music.
I teach all levels of singing and music, from beginning students to those who have been taking lessons for years! In addition to teaching singing, I also teach music history, musical theatre, and introductory French. As an interdisciplinary educator, I come with a wide array of subject knowledge to provide a well-rounded approach to learning.
My private lessons will be tailored to each student's needs. It is important that my students know that I am inclusive and supportive of all backgrounds and I pride myself and creating a teaching environment where students feel empowered and supported.
I love Minecraft, Fortnite, Goose Goose Duck, and cute pets! Currently, I am loving the new musical, The Notebook!
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Live Group Class
$20
weekly1x per week
55 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
10-12 learners per class