Step by Step Process – From Practice to Performance
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Here are ways that Music Impact Network members plan Instrument Programming while working towards an end of semester performance.
Step #1 – Skip the theory… have beginners play right away!
NEW PARTICIPANT ORIENTATION PROCESS Show participants the “need to know” information to get playing and have success right away |
USING THE NASHVILLE NUMBER SYSTEM TO CREATE BANDS Skip instrument “lessons” and get participants to play in bands from day #1 |
Step #2 – Help participants master skills by providing regularly scheduled instruction
4 STEPS TO IMPLEMENT WORKSHOPS Make a plan to help your participants master their instruments |
“KARATE BELT” REWARD SYSTEM Help your participants earn a musical “black belt” – They level up each time they learn a new skill |
Step #3 – Recitals are so old school… here’s a new take on performances
PERFORMANCE GAMES Fun (and sneaky) ways to help participants conquer stage fright |
OPEN MIC NIGHTS Youth-led monthly open mic night that participants will look forward to |
Bonus – You may also want to try these…
EQUIPMENT ORIENTATION WORKSHEETS Get beginners playing in 10 minutes |
“STICKY” INSTRUMENT CHALLENGES Gamify your music program – have participants “unlock” daily musical challenges |
VIP BAND PROGRAM Exclusive workshops for most dedicated players |
FREE METHOD BOOKS FOR BEGINNERS Specifically for after-school music programs |
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Quick Ideas for Instrument Programming
Using the Nashville Number System to Create Bands
Instrument Petting Zoo
“Sticky” Instrument Challenges
The Mouse Pad Drum Pad
The 10 Minute Bet
Ukulele Club
Project Drumline
Simple Website Portfolio
Build a sense of community among your participants – have them create a custom website portfolio to showcase their musical projects, accomplishments, and dreams!
Basically everyone has a Gmail account – Google Sites is an easy way for youth participants to highlight their individuality, personal brand, musical creativity and personal accomplishments. Participants customize a template and fill it with content that is all about them.
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Household Foley
Most realistic sound effect wins!
Welcome your participants to your virtual music session by creating a fun foley icebreaker contest. For example, participants have to recreate a horse galloping using only household items. The participants with the most realistic sound wins!
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4 “Masked” Music Production Ideas
You’ve heard of the “Masked Singer”… now try the “Masked” Producer!
Social distancing has limited the number of participants that can be served at any given time, which is especially challenging in the studio or smaller isolation booth spaces. So, how do you encourage music production collaborations when you can only have one youth participant in the studio at a time? Use these limitations to your advantage and encourage youth to make beats with an element of mystery.
In addition..
- Projects can be done in either virtual, in-person or hybrid programming models. For Virtual programming – use a collaborative browser-based DAW like Soundtrap
- NOTE: Disinfect production workstations and equipment between each use (if applicable)
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Virtual Summer Camp
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• Virtual Programming Starter Resources – Customizable templates for Zoom settings, staff guidelines, parent permission forms, sample email communications, and more.
• 4 Virtual Programming Ideas – One approach for Group Instrument Lessons on Zoom, Virtual Production Sessions, and Virtual “concerts”
• Virtual Listening Party – “Open mic” style event for producers, songwriters and instrumentalists to showcase their talents and creativity
• Tackling Social Issues in the Music Industry – Use popular music trends to get your teen participants to tackle important social issues
• Rhythm Roulette (Using Splice) – Challenge your participants to a weekly beat making challenge using predetermined samples
• Cover Song Challenge – Set up a weekly Cover Song competition to encourage virtual collaboration and music making
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Virtual Programming Starter Resources
Less Administration… MORE Zoom Creation
Customizable templates so you can spend less time on paperwork and more time on YOUTH work!
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• Recommended Zoom Settings and Staff Guidelines
9 Steps to Set up your Zoom account and helpful staff guidelines
• Sample Staff Guidelines for Virtual Programming
Simple Staff Guidelines when conducting Virtual Programming on Zoom
• Sample Parent Consent Using Google Forms
Customize your own parent consent form using Google Forms
• Sample Email Templates for Virtual Programming
Email Templates to efficiently communicate with Parents/Guardians
• Participant Guide for Zoom Meetings
Practical help for your participants who are new to Virtual Programming
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Virtual Listening Party
Give producers a platform to share their projects with their peers – building self-confidence
We’ve all had to adapt our programs as we’ve transitioned to virtual programming – one challenge has been creating opportunities for participants to share what they’ve been working on while receiving feedback from their peers. Virtual Listening Parties are regular Zoom meetings in an “open mic” night format that give producers, songwriters and instrumentalists the opportunity to showcase their talents and creativity. Hosted by the staff or youth, participants submit their songs or projects ahead of time to build a “set list” that keeps the party going. Attendees are encouraged to support their friends by dancing along, dropping a comment in chat or simply lending a supportive ear.
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4 Virtual Programming Ideas
Virtual is the new reality – here are 4 virtual program ideas to get you started!
Members of the music staff at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston describe their approach for virtual instrument lessons, music production sessions and virtual jam sessions on ZOOM as well as how their youth participants are “taking over” their social media accounts to host live concerts.
Read More Example #1 – Group Instrument Lessons on Zoom Example #2 – Virtual Music Production Sessions “Participants are so grateful for the attention and interaction with instructors and their friends that they will “listen in” to other’s coaching sessions even though the instructors aren’t giving them 100% of their time. ” – Submitted by Daniel “DP” Pattianakotta, Yawkey Club of Roxbury Instagram: @yawkeymusic YouTube: Yawkey Music Clubhouse “Before the shutdown, participants were working on their own original songs with a goal to create an album. I continue to reach out to these participants to encourage them to keep writing and collaborating.”
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