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Teaching the Way We Learn: Applications of Gordon’s Music Learning Theory (MLT)
This session will present a primer on Edwin Gordon’s groundbreaking contributions to music education research and pedagogy -- known as Music Learning Theory (MLT) -- and share a variety of teaching strategies and activities for tapping into the way our minds naturally learn music: all towards the goal of provoking greater depths of musical literacy (i.e., "audiation") in our students. Created with and optionally co-presented with Amy Chaplin. |
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Grounded In The Beat: Cultivating Aural Comprehension of Rhythm
Just as young children are allowed to develop language comprehension before learning to read or write, perhaps music students can be nurtured aurally comprehend music before learning to read and write music notation. Using a perspective based on Edwin E. Gordon’s contributions to Music Learning Theory (MLT), this session offers strategies and activities for developing rhythmic accuracy and expression in your youngest beginners as well as your most advanced players |
Piano Method Mining: Uncovering Nuggets of Wisdom in Method Books
This conversational session explores the development of piano methods, beginning with early treatises -- such as those by C.P.E. Bach and Carl Czerny -- and concluding with piano methods published in most recent decades. Along the way, attendees will have opportunity to together share their insights and experiences with different methods, recognize pedagogical trends across the decades, and uncover many nuggets of wisdom that we can integrate into our teaching. This session is bound to incite feelings of shared nostalgia as well as fresh perspectives on piano teaching.
This conversational session explores the development of piano methods, beginning with early treatises -- such as those by C.P.E. Bach and Carl Czerny -- and concluding with piano methods published in most recent decades. Along the way, attendees will have opportunity to together share their insights and experiences with different methods, recognize pedagogical trends across the decades, and uncover many nuggets of wisdom that we can integrate into our teaching. This session is bound to incite feelings of shared nostalgia as well as fresh perspectives on piano teaching.
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Schumann's Big Bang: The Ever-Expanding Universe of Piano Literature for Children Join us to explore the circumstances prompting Robert Schumann to composed his well-loved Album for the Young, Op. 68 and the extent of its influence on following composers. This session presents repertoire gems resulting from some of the best collections composed after Schumann’s example. |
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Lessons for Piano Teachers from the Alexander Technique Ever wondered what it’s like to take Alexander Technique lessons? Learn how AT lessons can help with finding ease, avoiding discomfort, and reaching full potential as a musician – not only for you, but for your students. |
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Play More to Play Better: Building Musicianship Through Games Discover fresh and vibrant games that will engage and challenge your students. During this session, we will learn how to best choose or create music games that will inspire, activate, and spark memorable learning moments. |
A list of past and upcoming appearances can be viewed here. Please contact Joy to inquire about scheduling a workshop.
Retired Topics
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App-laudable Uses of Apps in Music Lessons Come explore a framework for new technology’s incorporation into music lessons. Discover fun apps and ways to assess their usefulness to strike the optimal balance of the exciting digital world and traditional practices. |