Lesson 5: INDEPENDENT PERFORMANCE
Duration of Days: 8
Lesson Objective
Students will independently prepare and perform a selected song demonstrating intermediate guitar skills and musical independence.
How do musicians prepare independent performances?
What skills contribute to confident and expressive performance?
How does preparation improve communication and fluency?
Performance, fluency, interpretation, accompaniment, preparation, musicianship
MU:Pr6.1.E.Ia
MU:Cr3.2.E.Ia
Students communicate ideas clearly, apply creativity, and evaluate effectiveness.
Students independently prepare and perform selected repertoire using intermediate guitar skills and rehearsal strategies.
DOK 1: Students identify criteria for successful independent performance.
DOK 2: Students perform selected repertoire using accurate rhythm, chords, and technique.
DOK 3: Students analyze how stylistic and technical choices affect musical communication.
DOK 4: Students independently refine and perform repertoire with fluency, confidence, and musical expression.
Independent performance skills support real-world musicianship, collaboration, and creative expression.
Students may think successful performance depends only on technical accuracy.
Flexible repertoire choices, optional vocals or backing tracks, scaffolded rehearsal goals, and individualized feedback
DOK 1: Students identify criteria for successful independent performance.
DOK 2: Students perform selected repertoire accurately.
DOK 3: Students reflect on stylistic and technical performance choices.
DOK 4: Students independently refine and perform repertoire with confidence and musical fluency.