How Music Works
for beginners
What makes music sound good? What is a note, really? How do musicians magically stay together? Why do they count to four?
Kids can discover the inner workings of music with How Music Works, a completely free class for Wellington Music Centre students.
Description
How Music Works class is a weekly 45-minute group session led by expert music teacher Joe Issa. The class introduces beginner students to the fascinating language of music through musical games, activities and exercises. The How Music Works programme is designed to be the perfect companion for students in their first or second year of instrumental classes at Wellington Music Centre.
Class times
What will students do in the class?
In these engaging 45-minute sessions, students will build a solid foundation in the core concepts of music-making, putting them on a fast-track to musical confidence.
Your child will discover how to:
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Understand the basics of rhythm, pitch, and dynamics.
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Recognize melody and harmony.
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Keep a steady pulse and understand musical time.
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Develop their singing voice.
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Read sheet music.
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Listen like a musician.
Who can enrol for How Music Works?
All level 1 instrument and voice students at Wellington Music Centre are eligible to join a How Music Works class– no need to enrol, just come along at the designated time and join the class.
