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Music and Performance 101 a Montessori Inspired Approach

Taught through self-exploration and guided activity, explore how counting and numbers create rhythm and organize sound. All percussion sets welcome! For the musically curious youth ages. Come play, explore, and create new music!
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What's included

4 live meetings
1 hrs 40 mins in-class hours
Assignments
1 hour per week. Each day will follow up with a recap and optional recommended activities to continue experiences independently.
Assessment
Music skills checklist with guided recommendations for next step activities

Class Experience

US Grade Kindergarten
Beginner Level
This is a self-exploration inspired music focus class. Upon enrollment, a sample video of how we will organize  space for each class is demonstrated. Use materials that are readily available of your choosing and are easy for your child to use and manage independently. 

Each music class features a different set of activities. Take a moment to read through the syllabus and see which of the bundle of classes interests you and your child most.

There are a wide variety of instrument kits available for purchase on the internet that will be more than suitable for this class. Choose one that your child is drawn to most. 

The welcome email includes a video of how I will set up my environment so you and your child are well prepared for the first class. Consider how you will set up your environment for the best experience for your child and feel free to reach out if I may assist in any way.

Each 25 minute experience is guided with activities and is approached with room for the learners to explore and share their own ideas about what works and why. 

Structure of each class
1. Welcome time and material set up
2. Categorization of materials
3. Use of materials and how we use them (e.g. playing instruments, writing down our ideas for later use)
4. Closing time and material care

Learning Goals

Organization of physical items and space
Organization of sound space
learning goal

Syllabus

4 Lessons
over 1 Week
Lesson 1:
3-5-8-16
 Using a pitched instrument, we will explore how these numbers create organization of pitches while incorporating length, color, pitch recognition through teacher instruments and learner instruments. Learn 1 group song and 1 personal composition. 
25 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
1-2-4-6-8
 Using percussion instruments we will explore how to organize rhythms and divisions of sound. We will draw, trace, use stencils. We will learn group songs and learners will be encouraged to create their own. Learn 1 group song and 1 personal composition;. 
25 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
53+1
 Why 53+1? In this class we will explore combinations. How do we bring 2 or more experiences together. It could be instruments, rhythms, dancing and bells. Of course, we will discover why 53+1. Learn 1 group song and 1 personal composition. 
25 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
In class virtual recital
 Enjoy the focus and fun of the art of performance. Today we will create an in class, virtual recital performing all of the songs we have learned. 
25 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Supply List
Mat or bolster
Pitched instruments - learner choice
Percussion instruments - learner choice
Tools to draw with - pencils, dot markers, paper, kinetic sand, sand paper - learner choice
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Oklahoma Teaching Certificate in Mathematics
Emily Jensen
Missouri Teaching Certificate
Emily Jensen
Doctoral Degree in Chemistry from The University of Tennessee
Mike Blanchard, Ph.D. Chemistry
Master's Degree in Music from University of Tennessee
Laura
Master's Degree in Education from Iowa State University
Emily Jensen
Master's Degree in Business Administration and Management from Roosevelt University
Leeanna
Bachelor's Degree in Music from Ohio University
Laura
Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry from Ohio University
Mike Blanchard, Ph.D. Chemistry
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Northwest Missouri State University
Emily Jensen
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management from Ohio University
Leeanna
Laura has a Masters of Music in music education. Holding a professional educators license, Laura's experience has ranged from early childhood to professional education. She is able to reach such a wide range of learners through her varied approaches that are grounded in learner-centered, personalized instruction, and meeting people where they are at currently, and understanding their goal planning strategy. Laura models lifelong learning by continuously studying and performing on all the instruments in her collection and expanding her certificates. Currently, Laura is working on her Montessori Music Certificate.

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$60

for 4 classes

4x per week, 1 week
25 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-7
1-3 learners per class

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