Music Reeder

08/17/2021

I have not posted in a long time but figured it might be time for an update on the status of Music Reeder. I am putting all private lesson instruction on hold, most likely until my kids have finished school. With their activities and my own work schedule, finding an additional 10-12 hours a week to maintain the studio is not a realistic option going forward. I am so grateful for the opportunity to work with some amazing students and families and sincerely look forward to returning to studio teaching again in the future. Thank you for trusting me in your children’s musical growth. We truly had a wonderful experience together, and I will enjoy watching these kids as they blossom into young adults! Blessings!!! 🎶 🎼 ❤️

05/27/2020

Mini-Lesson #5: Strings
Join Mrs. Reeder and her special guest, Nathan Sletten, as they explore the construction, uses, sounds, and experiences on the string instruments!

Mini Lesson #5: Strings https://youtu.be/X_euDK_B0p

Join Mrs. Reeder and her special guest Mr. Sletten, 7-12 Band Director at LMCS, as they discuss and demonstrate the string family!

05/27/2020

While my video lessons on string and brass families load, check out the playlist I created with instrument demonstrations from professional musicians from Minnesota Orchestra, Khan Academy, London Philharmonic, and US Army Field Band... Some incredibly impressive performers!!!

ps... If you have a current 4th grader at BPES, be watching your email for a beginning band letter and use these resources to help learn, listen, connect, and explore options for next fall!!

05/21/2020

Mini-lesson #4: Percussion! I recycled some of my instrument introduction video about percussion AND recorded new content on the band instruments from school! Percussion is waaaaay more than drums!

(And although having piano is encouraged, it is not required to play percussion at BPES in 5th grade.)

Learn about the percussion/drum family with Mrs. Reeder.

05/15/2020

The 3rd video in the mini-lesson series is the saxophone!! Mrs. Reeder's special guests include a band director friend, Nathan Sletten, a 6th grader and BPES student, Madelyn H.! Join us in exploring the sounds of the sax!

Mr. Sletten and Mrs. Reeder grew up together and both got their musical start in Lake Mills with the same teachers. Mr. Sletten now has the honor and privilege of carrying on the torch and is a fabulous music educator! Madelyn H. started piano and saxophone lessons with Mrs. Reeder at BPES and is a great advocate for trying new things and working hard towards personal growth!

https://youtu.be/tvKfe7vkKk4

05/13/2020

Join Mrs. Reeder as she explores the construction, sound production, and timbre of the clarinet, today's featured instrument of the band!

05/11/2020

Check out these string players!!!! Very creative and mad skills! 🎻 🎹 🎶

05/08/2020

Enjoy this first in a series of mini-lessons on the instruments of the band!! It's my favorite instrument - the FLUTE!!! I demonstrate the sounds, how it is made and played, perform a small solo, and have an interview with BPES flautist, Gracelyn!! (With permission from her mom, of course!)

Next mini-lesson will be the clarinet! Stay tuned!

Woodwind Family: Demo #1 Mrs. Reeder gives a brief lesson on the flute, plays a portion from a solo, and interviews BPES student Gracelyn about her flute exp...

05/07/2020

Check out these videos that feature the story of Peter and the Wolf and the music of Sergei Prokofiev! They are a really great way to learn about the instruments and their sounds.

Video 1: suggested age Pre-K-4th; storybook, narrator, music
Video 2: suggested age 3rd and up; symphony performance - conductor narrates the story; no pictures

05/06/2020

Hey there!! The next phase of distance learning has commenced and Musical Moments will feature video lessons on all the different instruments and instrument families!! This week's main lesson features basic information on all 4 families. Be ready for some digital shorts on individual instruments some playlists to help you listen and learn the sounds, and come attend a live music class on Wednesdays at 9:30am with me!

(Calendly sign-up link for the open music class for K-6 BPES students in the comments.)

Learn about the 4 different instrument families in this week's Musical Moments video lesson.