Young Music Composers Club
In this ongoing class that meets once per week, students can explore writing music using composing software and compose their own songs, in a supportive, creative community #creative
Ms. Stephanie
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(115)
What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
Young Music Composers Club is a place for kids to explore writing music (composing) using music software called Noteflight Learn. Composing with a program like Noteflight Learn is a great way to see music theory concepts come to life. The program plays your composition! This is a great class for kids who enjoy music and want to explore composition. It is a very small class so that each student can have time to ask their questions and receive help. We will learn how to put notes and rests on the staff, use different lengths of notes to make rhythms, choose instrument sounds to play the music, and explore musical sounds that we can make with music notation. All students will have a chance to show their compositions for other students to hear and celebrate. Students will be encouraged to explore writing music that sounds good to them. We will actively practice being a positive creative learning community, supporting each other by listening and showing kindness. Access to Noteflight Learn is included with enrollment. (See Parental Guidance statement for more information about this external resource and giving consent to use it.) Composing topics we will focus on: Week of 6/19: using high and low pitches in a composition Week of 6/26: using long and short notes to make a rhythm Week of 7/3: making chords (more than one note on a stem) Week of 7/10: choosing and adding instrument sounds In this positive creative learning community, we will: - take turns asking questions - give others equal chances to share and listen - listen patiently when others speak - use kind words when speaking about others - treat each person's style as important and valuable - let the teacher guide the conversation so everyone can learn Some basic computer skills will make it easier to begin composing. Students can learn the skills in this class: - selecting items on the screen - copying selected items (Ctrl-C or Command-C) - pasting selected items (Ctrl-V or Command-V) - making a shared zoom screen window smaller so that two windows can show side-by-side (browser and zoom screen) - switching between several menus or command bars to find tools Note: Noteflight Learn is much easier to use on a computer (PC/Mac) than a tablet (such as an iPad) About me: In 30 years of teaching music in private lessons and public elementary schools, the most incredible moments for me have occurred when students enjoyed learning music and felt positive personal connections. This is what I hope to bring to the many young people learning from home or hoping for more meaningful music experiences. I am positive, upbeat, and relaxed, and invite students to join in as they feel comfortable. If you are looking for a connective, nurturing, musical environment for your child or children, I hope you'll join us!
Other Details
Parental Guidance
no sensitive or mature content
Notice about external resource:
In this class, we will use Noteflight Learn, an external resource that has not been vetted by Outschool. This paragraph includes information about Noteflight Learn and how to give consent for your child to use it in this class. Please read this information carefully. Enrollment in this class implies parental consent to use Noteflight Learn. Noteflight Learn is a computer program designed to help students of all ages learn music in a safe environment. It is compliant with COPPA and other safety guidelines. The teacher will create a student account for your child in Noteflight Learn. Information about privacy and how Noteflight Learn collects and handles data may be seen on this page: https://www.noteflight.com/legal/education.
Supply List
Noteflight Learn is much easier to use on a computer (PC or Mac) than on an tablet (such as an iPad).
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined September, 2020
5.0
115reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
As a university-trained music teacher, I have learned to teach music as an art form, so that people with all kinds of life experiences and beliefs can participate in making music objectively, in a safe space. I absolutely respect learner diversity, and welcome feedback on specific sensitive topics (i.e. family or cultural beliefs that make certain music sensitive). Conversations about sensitivity will be treated with the highest discretion.
Certifications and Experience:
Bachelor of Music Education
Master of Music in Music Education
Certified for 28 years as a K-12 music teacher, with ESL endorsement (expired May 2024)
18 years experience teaching music in public elementary schools
20 years experience teaching private music lessons and community choirs
Currently a PhD student in Curriculum & Instruction Reviews
Live Group Class
$20
weekly1x per week
50 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-8
2-4 learners per class
