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Hello, everybody.
I have been asked to provide a general music class for students at my charter school, which is aimed at serving school-leavers, both from the US and from overseas. A large majority are Central Americans, but we have French speaking Africans and some South East Asians, and then in the English GED program, African-Americans...See MoreHello, everybody.
I have been asked to provide a general music class for students at my charter school, which is aimed at serving school-leavers, both from the US and from overseas. A large majority are Central Americans, but we have French speaking Africans and some South East Asians, and then in the English GED program, African-Americans. I know the kids very well and am a skilled musician (very good singer, sufficient piano and theory, percussion. Yes, that makes me a singer who can count.)
I have mapped out what I would like to do, but it sure would help to have some tools to rely on.
I have identified suitable free Apps, so they will all have keyboards and DAWs. And we have computers that we can use, although they are not touch-screen.
What I am looking for is guidance on how to pace introducing and reinforcing skills.
Specifically, I want to do singing, leading toward a couple of songs with simple SATB or (quite possibly) TTBB arrangements. I can ID those easily enough and choose songs fitting for the population, but I would like something to guide how I introduce concepts and practices.
Same thing with rhythm. In connection with the DAWs, I want to show them that they can do things but that the next day it might sound boring so they need a grasp of how to make rhythm on their own. I could jot down ideas, but experience (teaching language) tells me that having resources that provide scaffolded exercises will make my life easier.
And then any YouTube channels or websites that you all find useful.
Many thanks, and have a great school year.
Kenneth
I have been retired from elementary music for 11 years. I am going to try to fill a music vacancy at a K-5 school. They are using Quaver Music. Does anyone else use these materials. I start teaching September 19.HELP! I really would appreciate some information about this program or ideas of any kind. Thank you!
Private Studio Teacher and Voice studio?
How did I understand this: 1st is just private teacher and 2nd is something like "voice school". Am I right?
Hello!
Instead of playing video games one weekend, my kids and I wrote a few songs. We had "When Your Feet Hit The Street (You Gotta Look Around)" professionally produced.
What do you think....
https://youtu.be/9fc7mIlhDkc
Hey friends,
I'm a new teacher in the Boston area teaching at a community music school on Saturday mornings. My students are aged 7 to 12, and I'm running into a problem I really wasn't expecting for this age group--many of my students are reticent to participate in activities.
I begin every class with some sort of a warm-up acti...See MoreHey friends,
I'm a new teacher in the Boston area teaching at a community music school on Saturday mornings. My students are aged 7 to 12, and I'm running into a problem I really wasn't expecting for this age group--many of my students are reticent to participate in activities.
I begin every class with some sort of a warm-up activity, ice-breaker, or team-building game. I do this because I feel that if I get the kids up and moving first thing in the morning, they feel more energized and are more able to focus once we begin rehearsal.
What it looks like to me, however, is that my students seem to find my activities to be too juvenile or embarrassing, and they see themselves as entirely too cool to engage in class. This is true of students even on the young end of this spectrum.
I was wondering if anyone either 1.) had any tips for breaking down those barriers so that students could feel free to participate in class or 2.) had an idea of activities that would not trip the students' "cool" radar?
All the best,
--Lucas
New web site: http://www.learntosolo.com
Generates sight reading exercises and compositions. Design for students at elementary, middle and high school levels. Lessons on improvisation too. Free to try out, no payment info required to sign up.
by Jason Jennings
Jun 24, 2018
Hello all, I am wondering what setup you may use for a metronome in class. I am having a hard time getting mine to be loud enough to hear above the concert band. Thanks for any help!
Great music theory app bundle for teachers and students. Sight-reading, Scales, Modes, Chords, Tonal Harmony, Ear Training, all in one bundle.
Check it out:
https://mdecks.com
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