Creative Idea for your RMM Teen Classes!

Just finished an RMM Teen Class. We had a blast! I used the ideas from Improv 1 and Improv 2 and Beverly Hills Band on the Tutorial page of WillBailyPianoTunes.com, combined all the ideas and had the class create their own band piece. So this is what we did. First, we reviewed each hand of Improv 1, experimenting with the RH solo instruments. Secondly, we reviewed each hand of Improv 2, experimenting with electric piano sounds, hands separately and hands together. Thirdly, we reviewed playing drums, acoustic guitar, and bass guitar on digital keyboards (as discussed in Beverly Hills Band Tutorial). Fourthly, I gave them the assignment to create a piece where everyone is playing a different part on different instruments: solo, drums, bass guitar, electric piano and acoustic guitar. Lastly, and most importantly, they were going to do this on their own! I said, "Take 15 to 20 minutes - come and get me when you're ready for me to listen." Isn't this how bands work together? As a facilitator, sometimes guiding means getting out of the way. I listened some through the door to laughing and talking, but mostly playing and working things out. What an amazing bonding time for this group! The improv they played for me, each playing their own thing with different voices, was cohesive, interesting and brilliant! Most important, they had fun and created their own music!