Course Overview
Details
- Total Time 40 min
- Lessons 11
- Attachment 1
- Exercises 20
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23 CQ
11 Lessons in This Course
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3 minFREEConducting lesson 1Free2 CQ
Want to conduct an orchestra? Start with the basics and find your conducting window, the space in which all of your baton movement will be contained.
with Teton MusicWant to conduct an orchestra? Start with the basics and find your conducting window, the space in which all of your baton movement will be contained.
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3 minConducting lesson 22 CQ
Get your baton ready and cue up some music! This lesson shows you how to conduct the three simplest and most common beat patterns: 4/4, 3/4, and 2/4.
with Teton MusicGet your baton ready and cue up some music! This lesson shows you how to conduct the three simplest and most common beat patterns: 4/4, 3/4, and 2/4.
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5 minConducting lesson 33 CQ
Interested in conducting music? This lesson shows you how to conduct in a 6/8 time signature, what to do with faster tempos, and the significance of a fermata.
with Teton MusicInterested in conducting music? This lesson shows you how to conduct in a 6/8 time signature, what to do with faster tempos, and the significance of a fermata.
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3 minConducting lesson 42 CQ
Do your hands looks like they’re flowing through Jell-O when conducting? Define your conducting patterns and stress notes with the most important ictus!
with Teton MusicDo your hands looks like they’re flowing through Jell-O when conducting? Define your conducting patterns and stress notes with the most important ictus!
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3 minConducting lesson 52 CQ
How does a music ensemble know when to start? Well, by looking at the conductor, of course! Learn to prepare an ensemble with a breathing gesture.
with Teton MusicHow does a music ensemble know when to start? Well, by looking at the conductor, of course! Learn to prepare an ensemble with a breathing gesture.
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3 minConducting lesson 62 CQ
As you progress in conducting, remember that music is never boring, and you can convey this as a conductor! In this lesson, learn the gesture of syncopation.
with Teton MusicAs you progress in conducting, remember that music is never boring, and you can convey this as a conductor! In this lesson, learn the gesture of syncopation.
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1 minConducting lesson 71 CQ
When is it appropriate to use a baton in conducting? In this lesson, learn when to use a baton, and get some tips for working with large ensembles.
with Teton MusicWhen is it appropriate to use a baton in conducting? In this lesson, learn when to use a baton, and get some tips for working with large ensembles.
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3 minConducting lesson 82 CQ
Want to add emotion and musicality to your conducting? Learn how to conduct with expression by growing into fortes and sinking into pianissimos.
with Teton MusicWant to add emotion and musicality to your conducting? Learn how to conduct with expression by growing into fortes and sinking into pianissimos.
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3 minConducting lesson 92 CQ
How does a conductor express articulations in a music piece? How does an ensemble know when to stress a note? Learn hand techniques for articulations.
with Teton MusicHow does a conductor express articulations in a music piece? How does an ensemble know when to stress a note? Learn hand techniques for articulations.
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3 minConducting lesson 102 CQ
Now that you know how to start a choir or music ensemble, you need to know how to stop them! Learn proper hand techniques for multiple kinds of cutoffs.
with Teton MusicNow that you know how to start a choir or music ensemble, you need to know how to stop them! Learn proper hand techniques for multiple kinds of cutoffs.
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5 minConducting lesson 113 CQ
Now that you’ve learned how to conduct common beat patterns such as 4/4 and 3/4, Michelle shows you how to conduct uncommon patterns like 6/8 and 9/8.
with Teton MusicNow that you’ve learned how to conduct common beat patterns such as 4/4 and 3/4, Michelle shows you how to conduct uncommon patterns like 6/8 and 9/8.
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10120 min10-part Cello course64 CQ
Love the sound of stringed instruments but want to avoid a violin player’s stiff neck? Learn how to play the cello! Conductor and instrumentalist Michelle Willis from Teton Music walks you through all of the essential skills you need to start playing the cello proficiently, from understanding basic music theory to playing your first song. You will also learn some practical tips, such as what to look for when purchasing or renting a cello.
with Teton MusicLove the sound of stringed instruments but want to avoid a violin player’s stiff neck? Learn how to play the cello! Conductor and instrumentalist Michelle Willis from Teton Music walks you through all of the essential skills you need to start playing the cello proficiently, from understanding basic music theory to playing your first song. You will also learn some practical tips, such as what to look for when purchasing or renting a cello.
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10104 min10-part Violin course58 CQ
The violin is a difficult instrument to master, but the result is worthwhile! In this music course, violinist and conductor Michelle Willis teaches the basics of learning how to play the violin. First, find out which style violin is for you, then learn the anatomy of the violin and the bow. Learn how to take care of the violin, how to tune it, and finally, begin to play it! Michelle demonstrates fingering techniques, covers music theory, and teaches how to play a few simple folk songs.
with Teton MusicThe violin is a difficult instrument to master, but the result is worthwhile! In this music course, violinist and conductor Michelle Willis teaches the basics of learning how to play the violin. First, find out which style violin is for you, then learn the anatomy of the violin and the bow. Learn how to take care of the violin, how to tune it, and finally, begin to play it! Michelle demonstrates fingering techniques, covers music theory, and teaches how to play a few simple folk songs.
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1098 min10-part Viola course54 CQ
Love the sound of the violin, but crave a deeper, richer tone? In this course, conductor and musician Michelle Willis from Teton Music teaches beginner musicians the basics of how to play the viola.
with Teton MusicLove the sound of the violin, but crave a deeper, richer tone? In this course, conductor and musician Michelle Willis from Teton Music teaches beginner musicians the basics of how to play the viola.
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1140 min11-part Conducting course23 CQ
Lead an entire ensemble with just your hands! In this course, learn the basics of conducting music, whether it be a choir, orchestra, band, or even a congregation.
with Teton MusicLead an entire ensemble with just your hands! In this course, learn the basics of conducting music, whether it be a choir, orchestra, band, or even a congregation.