Autumn Leaves: Create Melodies and Art

Autumn Leaves: Create Melodies and Art

Autumn Leaves: Create Melodies and Art

Students use the shape and contour of leaves found outside to generate simple melodies, experimenting with singing, vocalizations and sounds from household or found-object instruments. The course introduces basic pre-reading notation concepts and invites students to create a watercolor painting of a leaf as a visual memento linked to their composition.

Autumn Leaves: Create Melodies and Art

$19.00

1 class · $19.00 per class

Paid once.

Level
Beginner
Ages
4–8
Duration
55 min
Classes
1 / Week
Weeks
1

Class Experience

Students use the shape and contour of leaves found outside to generate simple melodies, experimenting with singing, vocalizations and sounds from household or found-object instruments. The course introduces basic pre-reading notation concepts and invites students to create a watercolor painting of a leaf as a visual memento linked to their composition.

Learning Outcomes

  • Create simple melodies based on the contour of natural objects

  • Explore singing and vocal experimentation to represent musical ideas

  • Experiment with sounds using household instruments and found objects

  • Use basic pre-reading Western notation concepts to capture ideas

  • Produce a watercolor painting as a visual memento linked to the composition

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Meet your Instructor

Kamala Shinde

Joined August, 2026

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With over 30 years of classroom experience, this music educator specializes in blending musical learning with nature-inspired activities and creative arts for young learners. A sought-after presenter for work linking music and the natural world, this educator creates warm, playfu…

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