[In Person] Music in Motion

Service Description

This class explores music through active participation, where we play, sing, and move together to understand how music works. Using ukuleles, guitars, percussion, and body movement, we engage with music in a hands-on way while building a strong foundation in core concepts such as beat, meter, rhythm, melody, harmony, and chord progressions. Grounded in the Access Before Mastery framework, the class begins with participation rather than waiting for skill development. We make music together from the start, using shared experience as the entry point for learning. Through ensemble playing, listening, and interaction, we develop understanding while also using music as a way to connect and communicate with one another. We explore songs like “Count on Me” by Bruno Mars, “Can’t Stop the Feeling!” by Justin Timberlake, “Shake It Off” by Taylor Swift, and “We All Live In a Yellow Submarine” by The Beatles, using them as a foundation for both musical exploration and group performance. Each class includes guided listening, short demonstrations, discussion, and ensemble playing, allowing us to connect musical ideas directly to real music. Throughout the course, we layer instruments, build rhythm patterns, follow chord progressions, and shape musical expression through dynamics and movement. The focus is on how individual parts come together to form a cohesive group sound, with each person contributing in their own way. By the end of the course, we bring these elements together in group performances that reflect both musical understanding and shared experience. The class emphasizes participation, collaboration, and connection, using music as a meaningful and engaging way to learn, create, and communicate. No prior music experience is required.