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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 ideally co-presented with Amy Chaplin. |
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“♩= 1 beat” and Other Lies My Music Teacher Told Me
Why does music education typically teach false absolutes such as “a quarter note gets one beat”? Are we truly interested in teaching rhythm itself, or are we perhaps caught up in teaching rhythm notation? This session, based on tenants of Edwin E. Gordon’s Music Learning Theory (MLT) explores how rhythm instruction can be approached more naturally and effectively through movement-based activities and aural comprehension (“audiation”). Discover new avenues for building rhythm, reading, and performance skills in your students. |
Piano Method Mining: Gems from Past and Present
Let’s take a look inside the most notable and interesting piano method books from past and present! We’ll explore early European treatises, contemporary American method books, and everything in between – including the new wave of self-published method books available. We’ll be sure take note of the deep roots of certain pedagogical trends along the way. You’ll leave inspired to try out something new and incorporate some nearly-forgotten gems into your teaching.
Let’s take a look inside the most notable and interesting piano method books from past and present! We’ll explore early European treatises, contemporary American method books, and everything in between – including the new wave of self-published method books available. We’ll be sure take note of the deep roots of certain pedagogical trends along the way. You’ll leave inspired to try out something new and incorporate some nearly-forgotten gems into your 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. |