IMMANUEL SCHOOL OF MUSIC Programs
Rhythmic Studies
Offered as Pop-Up" Events & Private Lessons
Cost: $25 per Rhythmic Studies "pop-up" Event
SIGN UP - Limited spots per event
Instructor: Julie Geiman
Location: Central Campus
Event lists age suggested or experience prereq.
SUMMER EVENTS
June
- Monday, June 30, 8-9pm
- Folk & Rhythm, Roots & Rhythms Rhythmic Studies Event
- One Day Event -
Sign up to participate
Pop-Up" Event Topics are subject to change.
Additional topics may be added upon request.
A minimum number of students is required per "Pop-Up" Event.
JULY
- Tuesday, July 1, 11:00-12:15pm
- Piano Fundamentals, a Rhythmic Studies Summer Event
- One Day Event - Sign up to participate
- Tuesday, July 1, 3:30-4:30pm
- Young Musicians, a Rhythmic Studies Summer Event
- One Day Event - Sign up to participate
- Wednesday, July 2, 3:30-5pm
- Folk & Rhythm, Folk & Rhythm, Roots & Rhythms Rhythmic Studies Event
- One Day Event - Sign up to participate
- Wednesday, July 2, 7:30-8:30pm
- Drum Rudiments, a Rhythmic Studies Summer Event
- One Day Event - Sign up to participate
- Thursday, July 3, 7:00-8:30pm
- Mallet Focus, a Rhythmic Studies Summer Event
- One Day Event -
- Sign up to participate
*Contact the ISM Office to inquire or request a Rhythmic Studies "Pop-Up" Event:ismoffice@immanuel-nky.org
"Pop Ups" Events
Sample List:
- Group Lessons
- Percussion Demonstrations
- Small and Large Group Workshops
- Small Ensemble Rehearsals
- Rhythmic Prep for Auditions
- Cross-Generational Jam
- Cross-Generational Events
- Rhythmic Dictation
- Sight-Reading Rhythms
- Practice Techniques
- Rhythmic Analysis
- Hacky-Sac Rhythmic Fun & Games
- Rhythm & Movement
- Rhythm Drills & Metronome Usage
- Developing Rhythmic Hand Independence
- Percussion Techniques & Methods
- Percussive Exploration
- Basic Percussion Composition
- Music in a Flash (Rhythm Flash Card Games)
- Music Math & Rhythm
- Mindful Drumming
- Percussion Ensemble
- Small Ensemble
- Drumline 101
- Unplugged Christian Rock Jam
- Unplugged Jam
We explore and focus on:
- Rhythmic Reading of Notes (values, duration, rests, divisions, and subdivision)
- Reading and Understanding Simple meters, Compound meters, and Syncopation
- Bringing Rhythm to life with motion
- Music Math (dissect music mathematically)
- Rhythmic Sight-Reading Skills looking at music linearly
- Multiple ways to practice, play & rewrite rhythmic phrases
- Metronome usage
- Rhythmic Analysis (we use your current audition excerpts, private lesson, or groups music)
- Benefits of Rhythmic Studies
Benefits of Rhythmic Studies.
Will taking Rhythmic Studies benefit my private lessons and ensemble experience?
Absolutely!
Enhance your musical skills and gain a deeper understanding of rhythm. Rhythmic Studies uses a variety of techniques to help students excel in their current music lessons, as a soloist and an ensemble player.
Who should take Rhythmic Studies?
All ages and abilities can benefit musically. Ask yourself:
- Have I ever been confused about reading music or wished I had a music tutor?
- Am I unsure how to count specific rhythmic phrases or understand a time signature?
- Do I want to understand the math involved behind the rhythms in music?
- Do I want to sharpen my Rhythmic Sight-Reading Skills?
- Do I want to explore and learn how to rewrite rhythms in multiple ways?
- Do I have difficulty staying on the beat or the off-beat with a metronome?
- Do I need help rhythmically with audition excerpts or a piece of music I am currently rehearsing?
- Am I ready to take my music abilities to the next level?
If you answered YES to any of those questions, then Rhythmic Studies is for you!
Concepts Covered by Level
Beginner - (Adagio pace)- focus on building a basic strong rhythmic foundation
- Simple Meter 2/4, 4/4
- Whole, Half, Quarter & Eighth notes
- Rests
- Basic Syncopation (off beats)
- Feel the Rhythm with Movement
- Basic Rhythmic Reading/Playing & challenges
- Basic Tempo Markings / Metronome Use
- Simple Rhythmic Analysis
Standard - (Andante pace)- basic building rhythmic foundation already in place
- Simple Meter 2/4, ¾, 4/4
- Compound Meter: 6/8
- Whole, Half, Quarter, Eighth, sixteenth, triplet notes & rests
- Dots, Ties
- Basic Syncopation (off beats)
- Feel the Rhythm with Movement
- Basic Rhythmic Reading/Playing & challenges
- Basic Tempo Markings / Metronome Use & bps
- Rhythmic Analysis
- Intermediate-Advanced - (Moderato pace)- strong rhythmic foundation already in place
- Simple Meter (Simple Duple 2/8, 2/4, 2/2, Simple Triple ⅜, ¾, 3/2, Simple Quadruple 4/8, 4/4, 4/2)
- Compound Meter 6/8, 9/8, 12/8 and Complex Meter 5/4
- Whole, Half, Quarter, Eighth, sixteenth, triplet, notes & rests & beyond
- Syncopation, Basic Polyrhythms, Triplet and Duplet
- Feel the Rhythm with Movement
- Rhythmic Reading/Playing & challenges
- Tempo Markings / Metronome Use & bps
- Rhythmic Analysis
Advanced+ - (Allegro pace) - solid rhythmic foundation already in place
- Simple Meter (Simple Duple 2/8, 2/4, 2/2, Simple Triple ⅜, ¾, 3/2, Simple Quadruple 4/8, 4/4, 4/2)
- Compound Meter (Compound Duple 6/8, 6/4, Compound Triple 9/16, 9/8, 9/4, Compound Quadruple 12/16, 12/8, 12/4)
- Complex Meter 5/4, 7/4
- Whole, Half, Quarter, Eighth, sixteenth, triplet, notes & rests & beyond
- Syncopation
- Triplet, Duplet, Polyrhythms
- Feel the Rhythm with Movement
- Rhythmic Reading/Playing & challenges
- Tempo Markings / Metronome Use & bps
- Terms for Change in Tempo
- Rhythmic Analysis
About Rhythmic Studies: Rhythm is universally used in every form of music both instrumentally and vocally. Get ready to count, tap out rhythms, move, and feel the beat.
Ready to start your journey of becoming a Rhythmic Guru? Rhythm is used in every form of music (instrumentally & vocally). Gain a deeper understanding of rhythm. Increase confidence playing your music. Rhythmic Studies meets your needs at your current musical level.
Take your musical skills to the next level.
- No previous experience required.
- Age ranges vary per event to best serve participants.
- Limited spaces per event.
- Instrumentalists, vocalist, and musical levels welcomed.
