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In this episode of the Music Teacher Mastermind podcast, host Jaclyn Mrozek is joined by piano teachers Sarah Boyd and Celeste Watson to discuss Music Learning Theory and the Music Moves for Piano method.

Explore the four components of a Music Moves lesson: activity time, keyboard skills and technique, performance pieces, and exploration, creativity, and improvisation.

Listen as Sarah and Celeste show Jaclyn what a Music Moves lesson looks like.

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Takeaways

- Music learning theory is a theory of how we learn music, similar to how we learn language.

- The Music Moves for Piano method incorporates movement and singing into lessons to develop musicality and creativity.

- The four components of a music moves lesson are activity time, keyboard skills and technique, performance pieces, and exploration, creativity, and improvisation.

- The method allows for freedom and experimentation, giving students the opportunity to explore and create music in a supportive environment.

- Incorporating movement and singing in lessons can prevent performance challenges and help students develop musical skills. Music Learning Theory (MLT) emphasizes the development of audiation, movement, and creativity in music education.

- Incorporating movement and singing in piano lessons can enhance rhythm and tonal understanding.

- MLT is versatile for one-on-one lessons and group lessons.

- Teachers can connect with MLT resources and communities through social media platforms and websites.

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Want to connect?

Celeste Watson www.watson-music.com; [email protected]

Sarah Boyd www.pianovinestudio.com; www.instagram.com/pianovinestudio

Jaclyn Mrozek www.instagram.com/pianokatsmastermind; www.pianokats.com

Additional Resources:

- Keys to Music Learning Podcast

Want to join us for an interactive independent music studio bootcamp?

Email Jaclyn - [email protected] or visit www.pianokats.com and select Piano Teacher Links & Newsletters

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Intro and Outro Music

Title: "Changes"

Artist: Elizabeth Swift

Courtesy of: Elizabeth Swift Piano, ASCAP

Link to Music:  https://www.elizabethswiftpiano.com/music/p/changes-early-intermediate-jazz-inspired-piano-sheet-music?rq=changes