SESSION 1
Congratulations on Beginning to Play an Instrument!
Start by learning about your instrument
- Check the Universal Music Video Library meet with a mentor, and consult other resources on assembly, disassembly, and how to hold your instrument.
- Check the Universal Music Video Library, meet with a mentor, and consult other resources on playing your first sounds.
- Check the Universal Music Video Library, meet with a mentor, and consult other resources on how to maintain (clean, etc...) your instrument.
- Check the Universal Music Video Library, meet with a mentor, and consult other resources on the basics of musical notation for beginning players.
- Check the Universal Music Video Library, meet with a mentor, and consult other resources for recommendations on acquiring a beginning-level book for your chosen instrument. Work through the book until you can play your first scales and pieces.
Proceed to Session 2 after completing the above tasks.
Suggested resources:
- Universal Music Video Library
- C4E Music Mentors in your Discipline
- Music Faculty at your school
- Local music teachers at music schools and teaching studios (often music stores will also have teaching studios)
- Youtube Videos
- WikiHow ex. (wikihow.com/Play-the-Flute)
- Organization websites targeted toward your instrument ex. (trombone.net) (search <your instrument> sites)
Visit the Video Library for more recommended practice and listening sessions:
Don’t forget to log your practice sessions!
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