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2024 Summer ASL Music Course

SWM’s ISLC is inclusive and open to participants who are interested in learning sign language on a creative platform. Whether you are hearing or Deaf/Hard of Hearing (DHH); a beginner or advanced signer, you will enjoy this introduction to sign language and learning how to interpret inspirational songs using a combination of sign systems.

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ASL CURRICULUM:

  • Orientation to Sign Language
  • Course Introduction
  • ASL Alphabets
  • Numbers 1-30
  • Basic Sign Phrases
  • Fingerspelling
  • Category Signs
  • Lyric Translation
  • Performance Recital*
Virtual-Class-Recital-2022

TUTITION iNCLUDES:

  • Electronic course materials
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Video Link of Recital Performance

*Performance Recitals are held on the last day of class and will be recorded. Participants will receive a link to the video of their class performance. The video will be posted on social media. *Social Media Photo Release Form required.

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cOURSE OBJECTIVES S.T.A.R.S.

  • Stimulate interest in deaf Community
  • Teach the fundamentals of ASL through music
  • Advocate for equal communication access for d/Deaf
  • Raise sensitivity towards the d/Deaf community through education, participation, and support
  • Synergize a network of interpreters to service educational, conferences, TV and entertainment platforms

Registration starts March 13th - May 13th, 2024

Several Class Times To Choose From

Saturdays | 8 weeks |1 hr | Morning/Afternoon Session Available
Course Dates: June 8th, 15th,  22nd, 29th – July 6th,  13th,  20th, 27th

Time Slots: 9 AM to 3 PM PST (1-hour increments)

SWM interactive ASL Course introduces learners to American Sign Language (ASL) remotely via an online virtual platform. Our unique program incorporates music as a way to teach the concepts of ASL and expose learners to the interpretation of popular inspirational songs using a combination of sign systems. Join a learning environment that is made FUN, EASY, and LOVEABLE!!!

Schedule: 2024 Summer ASL Music Course
Ages: 9 years and up
Class size: 5 min | 15 max. students

Policies and Disclaimers

2023 Summer Class Sessions

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The curriculum is designed to promote cultural awareness and prepare students to interact with the DHH community. Our ASL Music Classes are one (1) hour and held once a week for 8-weeks. Each class culminates with a videotaped recording of a group recital performance as the summative assessment. Performances are professionally edited, shared with class participants, and uploaded on our SWM YouTube Channel for promotional purposes.

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Discounted Offer of $103 (FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY). That’s less than $13 per class!

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Testimonials

"This beginner’s class is enjoyable and you learn a new skill at the same time. I loved my class last summer."
~Dalon Taylor
"Ms. Crosby is a patient, knowledgeable, amazing, full of life, beautiful ASL instructor. My son has Autism and looked forward to taking his ASL class every day. Having another form of communication for my son has been super important and ASL classes with Ms. Crosby made that possible. Thank U!"
~Mrs. Maria Joseph-Lewis
"The SWM ASL class I took this past summer was intriguing in that it aroused your curiosity in how one could actually learn ASL through Music. It definitely did not disappoint. Can't wait for the next class."
~Katherine Haslem
"D’yann's joy is contagious. I loved learning how to sign one of my all time favorite songs. She allowed me to go at my own pace and was kind and patient with my learning disabilities. Wish she had time for 1 on 1 lessons!! I want to learn how to sign some Stevie Wonder songs!"
~Donna Kane
"Sign Language is a beautiful dance when skillfully incorporated with the senses of the body."
~C.K.R.
“I learned so many new things I did not know. I learned sign language, finger spelling and history about the deaf culture. I really enjoyed this class.”
~Former Student, 6th GradeCentury Community Charter School
“You are an angel sent from God! Being deaf is hard, and people like you make it easy for us, I appreciate your service D'yann.”
~KevinVictorville, Deaf Community Member
“I wanted to let you know that I passed my first two tests and was just a handful of points from passing the third. I couldn't have done it without all your help!  I really appreciate the time you spent working with me.”
~Lauren DodgeCredential Mentee
“What most impressed me about that day was how she tactfully and respectfully turned a moment of cultural insensitivity into a teachable moment for the kids about frustrations those in the ASL community feel when they are simply trying to communicate with people in their daily world. This class had it All!”
~Ednita KellySan Pedro Regional Library, Head Librarian, Community Class
“Our instructor D'yann Crosby was a passionate, motivated, uplifting, positive, and outgoing individual who was always full of energy, vibrancy and whose proficient and outstanding knowledge in ASL was clearly demonstrated to my students.”
~Vrisa DominguezVOALA Upward Bound, Project Director, Community Class
“Ms. D’yann Crosby is a Godsend. She knows what she is doing and teaches it with passion. Her love for ASL, the culture, and its people is amazing. Her love shines through to the students as you are learning and receiving what she is teaching. Ms. D’yann Crosby has had a profound impact on my life. She has shown me how beautiful the language of ASL is. She also introduced me to native signers so that I can apply what I’ve learned. I am proud to know this wonderful lady.”
~Deven AllenLawndale High School Student
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