Scott Johnson

Course Name: Making Music Fun for Grades K-2 

Grade Range: K-2 and please note that only students entering kindergarden or higher are eligible for this class.  We move at a K-2 pace.

Instructor: Mr. Scott Johnson

Email: scott@setapartmusic.com

Price: $215.00 (28 weeks)

Course Description: Students will learn the beginning principles of music (beat, rhythm, note recognition) in a fun group atmosphere that will include movement, games, singing, playing desk-bells, videos, worksheets, quizzes and instrument family activities along side Mr. Scott and some guest musicians.

Course Prerequisites: Parent/Teacher Understanding: *All Parents are required to help their children setup/breakdown musical instruments (desk-bells) and all supplies (music folder/pencils etc) before and after this class-time.  *Mr. Scott and assistants will be available to help all members of the class as well, but will also be actively setting up all music stations used for full daily learning impact.  (e.g. 1. TV station, 2. Drum station, 3. Percussion Tube Station, 4. Piano station.)  Feel free to ask questions about set-up as we progress each week.

Curriculum used by Instructor: Prodigies for the YOUNG MUSICIAN-Rob Young/Making Music Fun-Scott Johnson *Note: Mr. Scott uses prodigiesmusic.com as a resource account for K-5, as well as writes his on course materials that will all be handed out in class as needed.

Books & Supplies required for purchase by families: *required:

1. In class set-up of the Free desk-bells app on parents’ preferred mobile device of choice.

*not-required; but highly perferred for best results: 2. Your child’s on set of desk-bells (CNDBD) to enhance the class experience.  Can be bought from Mr. Scott or amazon.com then sold to future up-coming grades when finished.

Homework Requirements: Practice the song of the week with your family.  Regularly login to the website for excelled musical growth with videos and information from class! 

Duration: 28 weeks

Grading: No grade

Course Credit: Elective

Teacher Bio: Scott Johnson is owner at SetApart Music in High Point.  He holds a degree in Sacred Music Education from Gardner-Webb University.  He is known locally for his work with elementary guitar/ukulele lessons, Modern Worship Bands, All-County Band auditions, and Song-Writing Workshops.  For the past 10 years he has been teaching and performing on a variety of instruments ranging from piano and guitar to ukulele and school instruments. He enjoys his music-mission given by Christ, and the support of his lovely wife Kerri. For more info. visit: www.setapartmusic.com or on FB: setapartmusicnc.

He is excited to be returning to the FE community for his fourth year and looks forward to sharing his gifts and talents with its youngest members as they explore the joys that music can bring to life.

Min/Max # of Students: Min 8/ Max 15 (depending on assistance)

Method and Frequency of communication: Email; encouragement to use resources:( sheet music folder, website login) Every two weeks.

Course Name: Beginner Guitar Class for Grades 6-12 
Grade Range: 6-12
Instructor: Mr. Scott Johnson
Email: scott@setapartmusic.com
Price: $350.00 (28 weeks)
Course Description:  Students will learn how to play and apply guitar techniques such as reading music/tablature, strumming varies rhythmic patterns, note and chord recognition, pick-patterns and melodies along the fretboard as they practice fun songs inside the course material as well as songs outside the book that are focused and catered to their individual and group interest. (e.g. Worship, Rock,Jazz, Oldies etc.)
Class time will consist of blocked time for large group instruction of weekly goals, some one-to one time with Mr. Scott for individual attention and growth, as well as paired success with class-mates in small groups for support.

Course Prerequisites: None
Curriculum used by Instructor: Essential Elements for Guitar -Book 1
(required: May be purchased from Mr. Scott or amazon.com), Chord Charts included.

Books & Supplies required for purchase by families: *see above ($11.99)
Homework Requirements: Practice the songs of the week.
Duration: 28 weeks
Grading: No grade, but quizzes will be given.
Course Credit: Elective; Music College Prep
Teacher Bio: Scott Johnson is owner at SetApart Music in High Point.  He holds a degree in Sacred Music Education from Gardner-Webb University.  He is known locally for his work with Modern Worship Bands, All-County Band auditions, and Song-Writing Workshops. He has released two public studio albums and has been performing in the Triad for the past 15 years.  He enjoys his music-mission given by Christ, and the support of his lovely wife Kerri. For more info. visit: www.setapartmusic.com. or FB: setapartmusicnc

He is excited to return to the FE community for his 4th year and looks forward to helping each student become the best they can be.  Under Scott’s mentorships, his students have moved into leading worship at their churches, writing and recording albums now on YouTube, and enjoying small group bands and playing opportunities in various communities.

Min/Max # of Students: Min 5 / Max: 15 
Method and Frequency of communication: Primary= Email every two to three weeks depending on techniques and mastery.  Text with parent, if needed. 

Course Name: Beginner Strings Class for Grades 6 – 12
Grade Range: 6-12
Instructor: Ms. Cydney Williams
Email: shygirl61396@gmail.com; scott@setapartmusic.com per employment 
Price: $220.00 (28 weeks)
Course Description: Students will learn to play fun songs and apply violin and viola techniques such as reading music, how to hold instruments, playing and counting different rhythms, plucking notes, applying the bow to the strings, and musical terms unique to strings while listening to assigned audio/visual practice tracks! Students will be able to perform at the end of the semester inside and outside their course books. Class time will consist of blocked time for large group instruction of weekly goals, some one-to one time with Ms. Williams for individual attention and growth, as well as paired success with classmates in small groups for support.
Course Prerequisites: None required
Curriculum used by Instructor: EE for Strings, The Violin or Viola Fun Book for Young Students by Larry Newman, Weekly Print-Out and Worksheets.
Books & Supplies required for purchase by families:

1. Violin Course Book: Essential Elements Book 1 for Violin or Viola (required: may be purchased from SetApart Music or amazon.com), 11.99

2. Quality Pre-Approved Violin or Viola (based on student measurements) purchased or rented by student from SetApart Music or Approved Dealer. *FE special pricing available. Package includes: #2 pencil, Rosin, Tuner, Soft Polish Cloth, Extra Strings.   *not required, but suggested: Shoulder Rest. (Package Est. Around $200.00, Rent to own optional)     Please Note: Cheaper Quality choices causes the Instructor Major Issues at this level of instruction.
Homework Requirements: Book assignments; Song of the Week
Duration: 28 weeks
Grading: No grade; Quizzes given.
Course Credit: Elective 
Teacher Bio:  Cydney Williams is an American musician who started playing the viola when she was eleven years old. Throughout the years, Cydney performed in many settings around the community such as school orchestras, chamber ensembles, competitions, district orchestras, music workshops, summer music camps, clinics, recitals, festivals, and churches. She did her student teaching in Cumberland Co. and after graduating from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke with a B. A. in Music in 2019, Cydney was accepted into the graduate program at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts in Winston-Salem.  She received her Master’s Degree in Viola Performance in the Spring of 2022.
Most recently, Cydney is now a part of the teaching team at SetApart Music Academy offering instruction in Violin/Viola privately and in the Orchestra Introductory Class setting. She is excited to be starting her first year as a part of Friendly Educators along side Mr. Scott!

Min/Max # of Students: Min 5 / Max 15 (with helper) 
Method and Frequency of communication: Email from Ms. Cydney with guidance from Mr. Scott!

Course Name: Beginner Ukulele Class for Grades K-8 
Grade Range : K-8
Instructor: Mr. Scott Johnson
Email: scott@setapartmusic.com
Price: $310.00 (28 weeks)
Course Description: Students will learn how to play and apply ukulele techniques such as reading music/tablature, strumming varies rhythmic patterns, note and chord recognition, pick-patterns and melodies along the fretboard as they practice fun songs inside the course material as well as songs outside the book that are focused and catered to their individual and group interest (e.g. Worship, Rock,Jazz, Oldies etc.). Class time will consist of blocked time for large group instruction of weekly goals, some one-to one time with Mr. Scott for individual attention and growth, as well as paired success with class-mates in small groups for support. 
Course Prerequisites: Focus
Curriculum used by Instructor: Easy Ukulele Songs for Kids-Book 1 is required. May be purchased from Mr. Scott or amazon.com
Books & Supplies required for purchase by families: $11.99
Homework Requirements: Practice the songs of the week.
Duration: 28 weeks
Grading: None, Quizzes given.
Course Credit: Elective 
Teacher Bio: Scott Johnson is owner at SetApart Music in High Point. He holds a degree in Sacred Music Education from Gardner-Webb University. He is known locally for his ukulele and guitar lesson as well as his work with Modern Worship Bands, All-County Band auditions, and Song-Writing Workshops. He has released two public studio albums and has been performing in the Triad for the past 15 years! He enjoys his music-mission given by Christ, and the support of his lovely wife Kerri. For more info. visit: www.setapartmusic.com or FB: setapartmusicnc.  

He is excited to return for his fourth year in the FE community and looks forward to helping each student become the best they can be. Under Scott’s mentorships, his students have moved into leading worship at their churches, writing and recording albums now on YouTube, and enjoying small group bands and playing opportunities in various communities.
Min/Max # of Students: Min 8 / Max 15 (with or without assistant)
Method and Frequency of communication: Email every two weeks. Text if needed. Encourage mastery of song of the week/month.

Course Name: Beginner Strings Class for Grades 3-5
Grade Range: 3-5
Instructor: Ms. Cydney Williams
Email: shygirl61396@gmail.com; scott@setapartmusic.com per employment 
Price: $220.00 (28 weeks)
Course Description: Students will learn to play fun songs and apply violin and viola techniques such as reading music, how to hold instruments, playing and counting different rhythms, plucking notes, applying the bow to the strings, and musical terms unique to strings while listening to assigned audio/visual practice tracks! Students will be able to perform at the end of the semester inside and outside their course books. Class time will consist of blocked time for large group instruction of weekly goals, some one-to one time with Ms. Williams for individual attention and growth, as well as paired success with classmates in small groups for support.
Course Prerequisites: None required
Curriculum used by Instructor: The Violin or Viola Fun Book for Young Students by Larry Newman, Weekly Print-Out and Worksheets.
Books & Supplies required for purchase by families

 1. Violin Course Book: (required: may be purchased from SetApart Music or amazon.com), 11.99

2. Quality Pre-Approved Violin or Viola (based on student measurements) purchased or rented by student from SetApart Music or Approved Dealer. *FE special pricing available. Package includes: #2 pencil, Rosin, Tuner, Soft Polish Cloth, Extra Strings.   *not required, but suggested: Shoulder Rest. (Package Est. Around $200.00, Rent to own optional)     Please Note: Cheaper Quality choices causes the Instructor major Issues at this level of instruction.
Homework Requirements: Book assignments; Song of the Week
Duration: 28 weeks
Grading: No grade; Quizzes given.
Course Credit: Elective 
Teacher Bio:  Cydney Williams is an American musician who started playing the viola when she was eleven years old. Throughout the years, Cydney performed in many settings around the community such as school orchestras, chamber ensembles, competitions, district orchestras, music workshops, summer music camps, clinics, recitals, festivals, and churches. She did her student teaching in Cumberland Co. and after graduating from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke with a B. A. in Music in 2019, Cydney was accepted into the graduate program at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts in Winston-Salem.  She received her Master’s Degree in Viola Performance in the Spring of 2022.
Most recently, Cydney is now a part of the teaching team at SetApart Music Academy offering instruction in Violin/Viola privately and in the Orchestra Introductory Class setting. She is excited to be starting her first year as a part of Friendly Educators along side Mr. Scott!

Min/Max # of Students: Min 5 / Max 15 (with helper) 
Method and Frequency of communication: Email from Ms. Cydney with guidance from Mr. Scott!