SUMMARY
This summer, I was in School of Rock, which is a music summer program. I learned a lot about both music and myself. This class has helped me in a lot of areas and I’m glad I took it.
Composition Elements
I learned how to be a better composer. I learned some tips for writing songs like writing down random ideas.
How interested were you in learning composition elements?
- 1 (NOT MY THING!)
- 2 (not really)
- 3 (sorta interested)
- 4 (interested)
- 5 (YES! – I LOVE THIS STUFF!)
Your score: 5
CLASSROOM (THEORY & ANALYSIS)
I learned about how songs were broken down. I learned more on how people create the songs they do.
How interested were you in learning about music theory and song analysis?
- 1 (NOT MY THING!)
- 2 (not really)
- 3 (sorta interested)
- 4 (interested)
- 5 (YES! – I LOVE THIS STUFF!)
Your score: 4
LAB (THEORY PRACTICED)
I learned more about creating music and working with music theory in HookLab.
How interested were you in learning about HookLab and HookTab?
- 1 (NOT MY THING!)
- 2 (not really)
- 3 (sorta interested)
- 4 (interested)
- 5 (YES! – I LOVE THIS STUFF!)
Your score: 4
PRACTICE ROOM (GUITAR LESSONS)
I learned more about how to play guitar. I enjoyed learning chords and trying exercises suggested.
How interested were you in learning to play the guitar?
- 1 (NOT MY THING!)
- 2 (not really)
- 3 (sorta interested)
- 4 (interested)
- 5 (YES! – I LOVE THIS STUFF!)
Your score: 5
OUTSIDE (CREATIVITY & THE BRAIN)
I liked getting to go outside and taking a break. I also got to learn about myself.
How interested were you in learning about topics related to the brain, creativity, and productivity?
- 1 (NOT MY THING!)
- 2 (not really)
- 3 (sorta interested)
- 4 (interested)
- 5 (YES! – I LOVE THIS STUFF!)
Your score: 5
STUDIO (SONGWRITING)
I enjoyed getting to song write and learned more about how to song write better.
How interested were you in learning about songwriting, song structure, and music production?
- 1 (NOT MY THING!)
- 2 (not really)
- 3 (sorta interested)
- 4 (interested)
- 5 (YES! – I LOVE THIS STUFF!)
Your score: 5
CONTROL ROOM (RECORDING & MIXING)
I learned about controlling and mixing. I liked experimenting with engineering.
How interested were you in learning about recording, engineering (sound effects, EQ), and mixing?
- 1 (NOT MY THING!)
- 2 (not really)
- 3 (sorta interested)
- 4 (interested)
- 5 (YES! – I LOVE THIS STUFF!)
Your score: 5
WHAT I LEARNED and PROBLEMS I SOLVED
Overall I learned so much in this class. I learned how to play some guitar and I also improved on my piano skills and knowledge. I learned about more resources I could use like SoundTrap and such. And I learned more about myself and my brain. I ran into problems like things not going right like with my project but I found a solution which was choosing a different approach. I really enjoyed this class and being able to expand my knowledge on music.
THE COURSE’s ACTIVITY EVALUATION (OVERALL)
Content (The WHAT)
Rating: OK – 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5 – HIGHLY ENGAGED
Rating: 5
The thing that interested me in this class was that I was introduced to a variety of resources I hadn’t even heard of.
Process (The HOW)
Rating: OK – 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5 – HIGHLY ENGAGED
Rating: 5
I liked being able to go my own path in a way. I liked having control of what rooms I focused on and such. I also like how it was structured but had room for independence as well. Overall it was a good class and I enjoyed being in it.
If I took this class again I think the only thing I would change is the lengths of some of the videos. Sometimes they are too long, so yes a break in between is helpful.