Which composers will you study?

(In chronological order of the composers based on their birth years.)

1. Carl Maria von Weber (1786–1826)
2. Gioachino Rossini (1792–1868)
3. Franz Schubert (1797–1828)
4. Felix Mendelssohn (1809–1847)
5. Frédéric Chopin (1810–1849)
6. Franz Liszt (1811–1886)
7. Giuseppe Verdi (1813–1901)
8. Johann Strauss II (1825–1899)
9. Johannes Brahms (1833–1897)
10. Camille Saint-Saëns (1835–1921)
11. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840–1893)
12. Antonín Dvořák (1841–1904)
13. Edvard Grieg (1843–1907)
14. Gabriel Fauré (1845–1924)
15. Giacomo Puccini (1858–1924)
16. Claude Debussy (1862–1918)
17. Erik Satie (1866–1925)
18. Gustav Holst (1874–1934)
19. Béla Bartók (1881–1945)
20. Igor Stravinsky (1882–1971)
21. Sergei Prokofiev (1891–1953)
22. Darius Milhaud (1892–1974)
23. Paul Hindemith (1895–1963)
24. Dmitri Shostakovich (1906–1975)
    

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the course start and finish?

The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.

Are there any live lessons?

No, all lessons are embedded and self-paced.

How long do I have access to the course?

How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own. There's even an iOS app!

What age group is Sound Bites: Romantic and Modern Composers useful for?

All ages! Each age can get its own level of good out of the program, and I think families with a mix of ages will find that you can adapt it pretty well for your children. The bonuses (Music Appreciation Notebook, Coloring Pages, and Copywork of Quotes) have great resources that can work for all ages!

How to Use Sound Bites: Romantic and Modern Era Composers:

Each day, do one lesson. Optional, add a notebooking page from one the bonuses (Music Appreciation Notebook, Music Appreciation Coloring Pages, Copywork quotes from Romantic and Modern Composers).

What is included in each day's lesson?

They are a very simple format. The first lesson for each composer includes information about the composer and one musical piece's video embedded to listen to. The other lessons simply introduce a piece and include the video to listen to. In cases where there is sung music, I’ve tried to provide English translations/lyrics.

How long does a Sound Bites daily lesson take?

We have pieces that are as short as a couple of minutes. Others are longer than a half hour. That being said, you do what works for you. Obviously, the shorter ones are pretty easy to find time for, but for the longer ones, you can choose to play it in the background while doing other things, or only listen to part of the piece.

Remember, some is better than none.

Any Tips for Adding this to our homeschool?

* Keep it enjoyable for the children. Find a way that works for the ages and stages you have in your homeschool or classroom. Let music be a gift and a joy in your home!

* Some is better than None.

* It doesn’t have to be perfect to be powerful.

* Just begin.

I don’t know if I have time to use this.

Sound Bites is ready when you are. You can watch & listen when it works for you. Weekends, car rides, while eating, or doing chores–whatever works for you will work for Sound Bites.

How is this arranged? Is the music presented in chronological order, or by composer?

Baroque & Classical, Romantic & Modern, Women Composers, and Jazz Music Sound Bites all follow a chronological order (based on the composer's birth year) where we learn about one composer at a time.  

What time period does Sound Bites: Baroque and Classical Era cover?

Sound Bites: Romantic and Modern includes the Romantic era (1800s) and the Modern era (1900s).

What are the Bonuses?

Music Appreciation Notebook (53 pages)

Music Appreciation Coloring Pages (39 pages)

Copywork quotes from Romantic Era Composers (163 pages)

Copywork quotes from Modern Era Composers (129 pages)

Warning about the Videos:

This course was created by Erica Johns. Gena Mayo's warning: I have not viewed all the videos (especially the ballets and operas) included in this course. Since every family is different, I recommend you preview for content, costumes, graphics on screen, etc. to make sure they are appropriate for your family's viewing. If you choose not to watch, you can still use the videos to listen to the music!

What if I am unhappy with the course?

We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 14 days and we will give you a full refund. (You will be asked to delete anything you have downloaded from the course.)

How do I contact Gena with a question?

Scroll to the bottom of this page and click "Contact Gena." :)

Is Sound Bites: Baroque and Classical Composers included in the Music in Our Homeschool Plus premium membership?

Yes!