Music Mondays from Loog

This after-school program is for kids who love music and science! Grammy-winning educator Ms. Melissa Salguero will lead these Music Monday classes, which will be filled with fun music, interesting science, and hands-on activities. Students can join for just one Monday or enroll for the entire semester. Students will learn STEM concepts as they explore how instruments make sounds. The purpose of these 10 sessions will be to teach students about the characteristics of instrument families, and the science behind how they make a sound. Following each lesson, students will make a homemade instrument to apply the concepts learned. Students do not need a Loog Guitar to participate in this series.

Lessons will consist of a 30-minute welcome routine, a 10-minute break, and a 30-minute application/wrap up session. Below is a general break down of each lesson followed by a detailed outline of the lesson. 

Overview:

Class 1: Good Vibrations
All sound comes from vibrations and you won't believe your eyes when we uncover different ways to see sound! You will be mesmerized by your homemade oscilloscope
Class 2: Awesome Amplification
Can you hear me now? In this class, we learn about AMPLIFICATION and how to make sound louder! Get ready for a record-breaking time…
Class 3: Super Strings
String instruments are SUPER cool! In this class, we will learn how they work and what you need to make your own guitar at home! 
Class 4: Wondrous Woodwinds
When you realize how a woodwind works you’ll realize that anything can be made into an instrument, even a carrot! Yes, you read that right! In this class, we will be learning all about woodwinds and how they make sounds.
Class 5: 2 reeds or not 2 reeds
Some woodwinds use reeds and this class is all about reed instruments. Clarinets, bassoons, and bagpipes oh my! In this class, we will learn about the reed instruments and even make our own straw bassoon!
Class 6: Buzzy Brass
Bzzzzzzz do you hear that?! It must be the brass instruments buzzing! In this class, we will learn about the Brass instruments and how they make sound. You’ll get to make your very own Buzzing Bugle!
Class 7: Creative Keys
Come find the keys to success in this creative keys class. We will learn about the different shapes and sizes of keyboards. We will also use our creativity to make a homemade water xylophone. 
Class 8: Powerful Percussion
Come learn about percussion instruments and discover the 3 S’s of the percussion family. In this class, we will work together to build the ultimate percussion instruments. 
Class 9: Technology Tunes
Can you play an instrument without even touching it? Technology is changing the world of musical instruments and what is possible! In this class, we will take a look at some of the amazing innovations that have been developed and even invent our own instruments!
Class 10: Musical Masterpieces 
Music is a form of art and in this class, we will dive into how music and art are connected. Imagine being able to hear what a painting sounds like. Using science and coding we will make our very own musical masterpieces that we can listen to!

When:

This class series starts September 21 and continues at the same time on the ten Mondays through November 23. Two class times are offered:

• 4 pm Eastern | 3 pm Central | 2 pm Mountain | 1 pm Pacific
• 4 pm Pacific | 5 pm Mountain | 6 pm Central | 7 pm Eastern

Students can join in for the entire series, or just one class session at a time.

Age Range and Level:

Kids, Beginner