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Course Overview
Abstract
This course is designed for intermediate high school guitar students in Phoenix, AZ, but the resources can be used by anyone who wants to grow as a musician. Enrolled students are expected to follow the course timeline and regularly participate in all course activities to maintain adequate progress. The timeline assumes a schedule of 60 minutes of instruction once a week on Thursdays for 15 weeks.
Course Competencies
Perform selected songs
Perform chord progressions in multiple keys and styles
Use digital recording software to create and record music
Perform with technical accuracy
Demonstrate a basic understanding of music theory
Improvise solos over multiple chord progressions
Compose and perform your own music
Connect music to your personal experiences and life
Progress Reporting
Success in this course will be measured primarily by growth. Rosie's House provides progress reporting each term.
This course is designed for intermediate high school guitar students in Phoenix, AZ, but the resources can be used by anyone who wants to grow as a musician. Enrolled students are expected to follow the course timeline and regularly participate in all course activities to maintain adequate progress. The timeline assumes a schedule of 60 minutes of instruction once a week on Thursdays for 15 weeks.
Course Competencies
Perform selected songs
Perform chord progressions in multiple keys and styles
Use digital recording software to create and record music
Perform with technical accuracy
Demonstrate a basic understanding of music theory
Improvise solos over multiple chord progressions
Compose and perform your own music
Connect music to your personal experiences and life
Progress Reporting
Success in this course will be measured primarily by growth. Rosie's House provides progress reporting each term.
2021 Spring Calendar
- Thursdays at 6:00 via Zoom
- Many links to course resources are imbedded within the schedule below
Feb. 4 - 1st day of classes
Course review
BandLab demo
- create account
- drum machine beats
Feb. 11
BandLab small groups
- beats
- basslines for chord progressions
- chord progressions
Feb. 18
BandLab small groups
- song recreation (Let it Be)
- form
- bassline
Feb. 25
BandLab small groups
- song recreation (Let it Be)
- chords
- recording
Mar. 4
BandLab small groups
- C Jam Blues
Mar. 11
BandLab small groups
- C Jam Blues
- melody
Mar. 18
BandLab small groups
- C Jam Blues
- melody recording
- chords recording
Mar. 25
BandLab small groups
- C Jam Blues
- melody recording
- chords recording
Apr. 1 - No Class
Spring Break
Apr. 8 - Hybrid classes begin
BandLab small groups
- soloing with two strings
- soloing with three strings
Apr. 15
Blues Changes
- soloing with two strings
- soloing with three strings
C Jam Blues
- melody
Apr. 22
Blues Changes
- soloing with two strings
- soloing with three strings
C Jam Blues
- melody
- chords
Apr. 29
Dress rehearsals
May 6
Recordings due
May 13
TBA
May 20
Evaluations
May 27
Recitals