Trumpet for Beginners
In this 4 week flex class for beginners, students will learn all of the basics of playing the trumpet and be able to write and perform their own song, while receiving personalized feedback from a professional.
Chris Danz
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(54)
What's included
Homework
1-2 hours per week. Learners will be submitting recordings of the songs each week, and are also encouraged to practice regularly. Their final project is to write their own song using the notes learned during the class.Assessment
Learners will receive written or video feedback based on their submitted recordings.Class Experience
In this flex class, learners can work at their own pace as we explore the fundamentals of trumpet playing to ensure that each student has all the basic skills they need to set the foundation for a lifetime of playing music. There will be 3 videos from me per week (listed in more detail below). Learners are encouraged to practice the material explained in the videos and record themselves performing the songs each week. After recording the songs each week, learners will upload them to the classroom where everyone is encouraged to leave positive, helpful feedback. I will also provide individualized feedback based on students videos every week. Learners are also encouraged to reach out to me with any questions and/or discuss any difficulties with their peers in the classroom. No prior musical knowledge/experience is necessary. Please have your own trumpet and mouthpiece for class. Recordings can be made using a cell phone or computer camera. Week 1 Monday: welcome, holding the trumpet, making a sound, breathing, and playing the note C Wednesday: whole notes and half notes, the notes D and E, and reading the notes on a staff Friday: song using the notes C, D, and E with whole notes and half notes Week 2 Monday: articulation and slurs, the note G Wednesday: the note F, quarter notes Friday: song using the notes CDEFG with whole notes, half notes and quarter notes Week 3 Monday: Game! using the notes CDEFG Wednesday: skips and jumps Friday: song using the notes CDEFG with skips and jumps Week 4 Monday: music notation and how to write your own song Wednesday: review/assist with songs Friday: write and perform your own song using CDEFG with whole notes, half notes and quarter notes
Learning Goals
Fundamentals of trumpet playing, including whole notes, half notes, quarter notes, and the notes C, D, E, F, and G, as well as writing your own songs.
Other Details
Supply List
Trumpet and Mouthpiece I will provide PDFs of the music, as well as a PDF of a blank sheet music page for the final project.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined November, 2020
5.0
54reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello! My name is Chris, and I am passionate about teaching music to kids of all ages. I started studying trumpet at the age of 8, and music has been a huge part of my life ever since. I enjoy teaching individual and class trumpet lessons as well as introducing the trumpet to students who may not know much about it. I have a Master's degree in music and throughout my studies, I have also delved into the worlds of composing music, arranging music for different instruments, music production, and conducting. I am eager to share my knowledge with aspiring musicians in a creative and engaging environment. In my classes, I will always encourage participation and critical thinking to develop skills that last a lifetime. Reviews
Live Group Class
$7
weekly or $25 for 4 weeks4 weeks
Completed by 4 learners
No live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
