CREATE- Standard L1.MI.CR.5: Use feedback and musical elements such as dynamics and rhythm to improve your musical ideas
Learning Targets:
I can identify how to polish and strengthen my musical ideas and performances
I can explore how musical elements add to my ideas and techniques
Stem Questions:
What do professionals do when they reach a level of "expertise"? How can they continue to strengthen their skills?
How can you start exploring your own musical thoughts and interests?
PERFORM- Standard L1.MI.P.3: With teacher or peer support, make thoughtful choices when you perform on your instrument to bring interest and individuality.
Learning Targets:
I can make a performance more exciting using musical components (dynamics, tempo, etc.) based on my own choices.
Stem Questions:
How can you integrate your own personality in the way you play your guitar?
How do musicians develop their own "style" of playing?
RESPOND- Standard L1.MI.R.5: I can listen to myself play and determine what sounds good, and what areas need improvement.
Learning Targets:
I can give myself honest feedback and learn from my mistakes.
Stem Questions:
How can you analyze your own performances to make them better?
How can I provide feedback in a way that is uplifting and encouraging to other musicians?
CONNECT- Standard L1.MI.CO.2: Reflect on and record how you've improved as a musician.
Learning Targets:
I can recognize how I've improved over a measurable timeframe.
I can identify opportunities for continual learning on the guitar.
Stem Questions:
How does consistency help you not only as a musician, but as a friend, family-member, and citizen?
How can you support others in their endeavors?