Kids Video and Animation Lessons in Scottsdale, AZ

Where Young Creators Learn to Animate, Film & Tell Their Own Stories!

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  • 15 yrsteaching video & animation
  • 6–15ages · beginners welcome
  • 1:1private lessons, or join a group
  • 3ways to learn: studio, online or at home

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Animation Courses Available

  • Stopmotion Animation

    Bring characters and stories to life frame by frame using LEGO, clay, toys, and more.

    • Build sets from cardboard and paint, and characters from clay, wire or LEGO
    • Animate frame by frame on a real DSLR with Dragonframe or Stop Motion Studio
    • Record voices, sound effects and music for a finished film
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  • 2D Hand Drawn Animation

    Learn traditional animation by drawing characters, movement, and stories one frame at a time.

    • Start with flipbooks and quick pencil tests
    • Learn the cartoon principles: squash and stretch, anticipation, timing and arcs
    • Finish a hand-drawn cartoon with sound
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  • 2D Computer Animation

    Create digital characters and animations using fun, beginner-friendly computer animation tools.

    • Design a character and draw it on a tablet
    • Animate key poses and in-betweens in FlipaClip, Adobe Animate or Toon Boom Harmony
    • Record character voices, sound effects and music
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Video & Digital Media Courses Available

  • Student learning filmmaking and movie production during a private lesson at Barrett’s Studio in Scottsdale, AZ

    Movie Making

    Learn how to plan, film, direct, and create your own movies from start to finish!

    • Write a script, sketch a storyboard and plan the shoot
    • Film with real cameras, studio lights and a green screen
    • Make short films, music videos, comedy sketches or how-tos
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  • Student learning music production and audio editing during a private lesson at Barrett’s Studio in Scottsdale, AZ

    Music Production

    Create original songs, beats, and soundtracks while learning the basics of recording and music production.

    • Write and produce original songs and beats
    • Record your voice and sounds in the recording studio
    • Compose soundtracks for your own films and cartoons
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  • Student learning video editing during a private lesson at Barrett’s Studio in Scottsdale, AZ

    Video Editing

    Turn raw footage into polished videos while learning editing, effects, transitions, sound, and storytelling.

    • Cut footage together with transitions, titles and sound
    • Start in iMovie or CapCut, then move up to Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere Pro
    • Finish a polished video that is ready to share
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Student Work

Video and Animation projects by my students!

  • Outer Woods

    by Charlie & Jason · Stop-motion

  • Fairyland

    by Eleanor · Stop-motion

  • Computer Animation Reel

    Student work · 2D computer animation

  • Waffles

    by Levi · 2D hand-drawn

  • Hand-Drawn Animation

    by Noah · 2D hand-drawn

  • The Relic

    Student film · Claymation

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Your Teacher

Meet Barrett

Hi! I’m Barrett and i’ve been teaching video and animation for almost 15 years, My greatest joy is helping kids and teens bring their ideas to life through animation, filmmaking, video editing, and digital storytelling!

My lessons are completely hands-on, covering computer animation, stop-motion animation, video production, music production, and digital media. Students learn by creating projects they’re genuinely excited about!

Each lesson is personalized to the student’s interests, skill level, and creative goals. With a background in animation, filmmaking, video editing, and creative education, my focus is on making every lesson fun, encouraging, and empowering for young creators in Scottsdale and the East Valley.

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"Barrett is extremely good at her craft and is a child at heart in the best way. Her effort and passion always ends up going a long way. She taught me a lot about animation and she is well versed in many different kinds. She is outstanding with kids and always brings out the best in everyone 110% of the time!"

Michael Watson