Beginner training plan
Your first lessonA big part of the beginning stages is going to come from learning where you stand as a musician, and what your goals are. Students will be provided with a questionnaire/placement test to determine where to start. From here, each student will be provided with their own file and customized lesson plan. This file can be accessed at any time and will include personalized videos, homework assignments, documents, presentations, and more. Additionally, I like to ask students to compose a list of their favorite artists, songs, genres, etc. We can then determine the best course of action, and customize our checklist together.
Lesson 2-3Students, regardless of experience, will be taught the basics of fundamental music theory, and will be introduced to ways apply this knowledge into their everyday playing. These basics include: rhythm, notation, chord types, key signatures, and overall technique for your instrument. These concepts will be further developed through additional, hands-on homework.
Lesson 4-10After establishing a firm understanding of the fundamentals, we can then begin the discussion of project development. It is also important to note that there is no rush, and that we can spend as much time as needed to solidify these principles. These projects will be built upon the same fundamental concepts we have learned, once the student feels comfortable. This provides enough of a push to the student at their own pace. Projects can develop in difficultly over time. For beginners, this can look like learning a new song in full technique for a performance.
Lesson 11+As students complete their first project, we can then expand upon our learning with musical fundamentals. This is a process that will never stop, regardless of where you are in your musical journey. We are always learning and pushing ourselves. These additional fundamentals (playing with feel, improvisation, composition, analysis, etc) will additionally be implemented through further projects.
