Hi all,
Yes I have talked about the the Berkley online class. Developing your musicianship. I have been involved over on the seasons for several years now. I joined as a complete newbie to any instrument. Funny because my mother was a music teacher to hundreds but her kids were never taught. We sang but thats about it.
On the seasons there are many people that have an extensive background in music and conversation would come up all the time about how things work. All of it went right over my head. Then someone mentioned the Berkley course, and that it was free so I singed up.
It is very interactive and fun once you figure out that you do have to spend a little time with the site. There is an area at the left of the page that is very important to get to know. Conversations about the weeks assignment (on the left) are very important. Once you get to know that area you will have a great time learning from all kinds of people around the globe.
The instructor is fun. He takes you through things on the piano which I found important because of the piano layout. It makes it very visual because piano keys are side by side. It is good to have a piano or a small keyboard or an online virtual piano. I did my assignments on the uke.
If I remember right it lasts 6 weeks. You are assigned something each week. The assignments are fun and the teacher is great. It is very basic and easy once you get the hang of maneuvering the site.
All of a sudden I understood what the others in the season were talking about. That basic music theory language that sounded so foreign now made sense
I am a very visual person. I personally had a hard time trying to stick with a book so the course was great for me! There is a lot more to learn once the course is over but I haven't felt the need to go any further. It was just what I needed for the Uke.
gtomatt has already linked this but I thought I would do it again.
https://www.class-central.com/mooc/1726/coursera-developing-your-musicianship