視唱101

In this class, we will spend 5 weeks learning how to sing notes on a sheet of music without ever hearing it before! It's like reading your own, special, secret, music language. We will learn the basics of the music staff, the solfege syllables (do, re, mi, fa, sol...), how to tell if notes are going up or down, rhythmic values/ how long to hold certain notes, and intervals (the distance between two notes). 

This class will be made up of vocal warm-ups, review, a beginning instruction/example, and will be followed up with each student having the chance to practice sight-singing in front of the class. 

I have a very patient and encouraging teaching style. I truly believe that we excel when we feel believed in. Having a caring teacher who will speak positivity over us is crucial in our personal growth and also in our musical growth! 

There is no previous experience required, just a willingness to sing in front of others. 

Detailed Itinerary: 
Week 1: The Staff/The Syllables - practicing singing the syllables, understanding the basics of how the staff works, quarter notes & quarter rests, do & re
Week 2: half notes & half rests, adding in mi & fa 
Week 3: whole notes & whole rests, adding in sol & la
Week 4: eighth notes & eighth rests, adding in ti & do 
Week 5: sight-singing a song! 
Week 6: End review & and sight-singing game