Everyday Musicality

Everyday Musicality

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Everyday Musicality episodes

  • E01.72: Research Recap 2

    In this episode, I do a “Research Recap” about an MLT-related research study and what it means for your teaching.

    Mentioned in this episode…
    • Azzara, C. D. (1993). Audiation-based improvisation techniques and elementary instrumental students’ music achievement. Journal of Research in Music Education, 41(4), 328-342.
    • “Research to Real Life” post on Azzara (1993)
    • Azzara, C. D. (1999). An aural approach to improvisation. Music Educators Journal, 86(3), 21-25.
    • E01.68 Research Recap 1
    • E01.08 Basics of Pattern Instruction
    • Developing Musicianship Through Improvisation Book 1
    • GIML Faculty Hangout with Karen Salvador on Thursday, November 12


    • 12 min
    • E01.71: Beginning Recorder With MLT

      In this episode, I talk about beginning recorder instruction with an MLT approach.

      Mentioned in this episode…
      • Jump Right In: Recorder Book Teacher’s Edition
      • Jump Right In: Recorder Student Book
      • Third edition of Jump Right In for Winds and Percussion out now and Jump Right In for Strings coming soon!
        • Student books – available now
        • Winds & Percussion Teacher’s Edition – available for pre-order!
        • GIML Quarterly Online Workshop with Richard Grunow, Christopher Azzara, and Alden Snell on Saturday, October 24 at 9:30-11:30am and 12:30-2:30pm Eastern Time
        • Support the podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon!

          Host: Heather Nelson Shouldice

          Sponsors: GIA Publications, Inc., Gordon Institute for Music Learning

          Podcast Cover Art: Tyler Nordstrom

          Intro/Outro Music: Heather Nelson Shouldice

          If you have questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes, email them to [email protected]!

          28 min
        • E01.70: Chatting with Dick Grunow and Chris Azzara

          In this episode, I have a conversation with GIML faculty members and co-authors of the Jump Right In Instrumental Series, Dr. Richard Grunow and Dr. Christopher Azzara.

          • Jump Right In: Recorder Book Teacher’s Edition
          • Jump Right In: Recorder Student Book
          • NEW! Jump Right In for Winds and Percussion: Student Books
          • COMING SOON: Jump Right In for Winds and Percussion: Teacher’s Edition (available for pre-order!)
          • GIML Fall Online Quarterly Workshop with Dick Grunow, Chris Azzara, and Alden Snell
          • Support the podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon!

            Host: Heather Nelson Shouldice

            Sponsors: GIA Publications, Inc., Gordon Institute for Music Learning

            Podcast Cover Art: Tyler Nordstrom

            Intro/Outro Music: Heather Nelson Shouldice

            If you have questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes, email them to [email protected]!

            1 hr 13 min
          • E01.69: Musicking in Dorian

            In this episode, we harmonize and improvise in Dorian tonality!

            Mentioned in this episode…
            • “Musicking in Major”
            • “Musicking in Minor“
            • “Musicking in Mixolydian“
            • GIML Faculty Hangout with Jennifer McDonel on Saturday, October 3 at 1-2pm Eastern Time.
            • GIML Quarterly Online Workshop with Richard Grunow, Christopher Azzara, and Alden Snell on October 24 at 9:30-11:30am and 12:30-2:30pm Eastern Time.
            • GIML September newsletter with info on MLT Book Study Group
            • Support the podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon!

              Host: Heather Nelson Shouldice

              Sponsors: GIA Publications, Inc., Gordon Institute for Music Learning

              Podcast Cover Art: Tyler Nordstrom

              Intro/Outro Music: Heather Nelson Shouldice

              If you have questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes, email them to [email protected]!

              16 min
            • E01.68: Research Recap 1

              In this episode, I do a “Research Recap” about an MLT-related research study and what it means for your teaching. 

              Mentioned in this episode…
              • Guilbault, D. M. (2009). The effects of harmonic accompaniment on the tonal improvisations of students in first through sixth grade. Journal of Research in Music Education, 57(2), 81-91.
              • Blog post about Guilbault (2009) study
              • GIML September newsletter
              • Support the podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon!

                Host: Heather Nelson Shouldice

                Sponsors: GIA Publications, Inc., Gordon Institute for Music Learning

                Podcast Cover Art: Tyler Nordstrom

                Intro/Outro Music: Heather Nelson Shouldice

                If you have questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes, email them to [email protected]!

                13 min
              • E01.67: Musicking in Minor

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                Host: Heather Nelson Shouldice

                Sponsors: GIA Publications, Inc., Gordon Institute for Music Learning

                Podcast Cover Art: Tyler Nordstrom

                Intro/Outro Music: Heather Nelson Shouldice

                If you have questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes, email them to [email protected]!

                16 min
              • E01.66: Musicking in Major
                Mentioned in this episode…
                • E01.57 “Tonalities Test” (https://everydaymusicality.com/2023/09/05/e01-57-tonalities-test/)
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                  Host: Heather Nelson Shouldice

                  Sponsors: GIA Publications, Inc., Gordon Institute for Music Learning

                  Podcast Cover Art: Tyler Nordstrom

                  Intro/Outro Music: Heather Nelson Shouldice

                  If you have questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes, email them to [email protected]!

                  13 min
                • E01.65: Chatting With Jeremy Manternach

                  In this episode, I chat with Dr. Jeremy Manternach about vocal health and straw phonation.

                  Mentioned in this episode…
                  • Ingo Titze’s straw phonation video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xYDvwvmBIM)
                  • GIML Quarterly Online Workshop, “Space Audiation” presented by Ron Malanga, October 20, 2024, 5-8pm Eastern Time (https://giml.org/quarterly-workshop-with-ron-malanga/)
                  • Support the podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon!

                    Host: Heather Nelson Shouldice

                    Sponsors: GIA Publications, Inc., Gordon Institute for Music Learning

                    Podcast Cover Art: Tyler Nordstrom

                    Intro/Outro Music: Heather Nelson Shouldice

                    If you have questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes, email them to [email protected]!

                    1 hr 10 min
                  • E01.64: Chatting with Andy Mullen

                    In this episode, I chat with Andy Mullen, middle school choir/general music teacher and GIML faculty member, about the Partial Synthesis skill level (AND choral applications of MLT).

                    E01.64: Chatting with Andy Mullen
                    Mentioned in this episode…
                    • Kahoot (https://kahoot.com)
                    • Blooket (https://www.blooket.com)
                    • Short recordings Andy mentioned:
                      • “You Are My Sunshine” album of 100 tunes played by wind/string/percussion instruments (https://giamusic.com/resource/you-are-my-sunshine-recording-gj199cd)
                      • “Simple Gifts” album of 100 tunes played by wind/percussion instruments (https://giamusic.com/resource/simple-gifts-recording-gj229cd)
                      • “Don Gato” album of 100 tunes played by string instruments (https://giamusic.com/resource/don-gato-recording-gj201cd)
                      • GIML Summer PDLC offerings (https://giml.org/summer-2024/)
                      • Andy’s website (https://theimprovingmusician.com)
                      • ENTER the giveaway to win a FREE copy of one of Andy’s books! Email [email protected] with “I LOVE AUDIATION” in the subject line, and then type your choice (“Piano Patterns” or “The Choral Musician”) in the body of the email.
                      • Support the podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon!

                        Host: Heather Nelson Shouldice

                        Sponsors: GIA Publications, Inc., Gordon Institute for Music Learning

                        Podcast Cover Art: Tyler Nordstrom

                        Intro/Outro Music: Heather Nelson Shouldice

                        If you have questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes, email them to [email protected]!

                        1 hr 4 min
                      • E01.63: Partial Synthesis Tonal Skills

                        In this episode, I discuss tonal skills learned at the Partial Synthesis level of the Skill Learning Sequence in MLT.

                        Mentioned in this episode…
                        • E01.61 Partial Synthesis Intro (https://everydaymusicality.com/2024/02/13/e01-61-intro-to-partial-synthesis/)
                        • E01.62 Partial Synthesis Rhythm Skills (https://everydaymusicality.com/2024/02/27/e01-62-partial-synthesis-rhythm-skills/)
                        • Jennifer Bailey’s TeachersPayTeachers Store (https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Singtokids)
                        • “Weaving It All Together” book (https://giamusic.com/resource/weaving-it-all-together-book-g10575)
                        • “Weaving It All Together” ebook (https://a.co/d/bTfYx8A)
                        • “Weaving It All Together” table of contents (https://everydaymusicality.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/weaving-toc.pdf)
                        • GIML Summer PDLC offerings (https://giml.org/summer-2024/)
                        • Support the podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon!

                          Host: Heather Nelson Shouldice

                          Sponsors: GIA Publications, Inc., Gordon Institute for Music Learning

                          Podcast Cover Art: Tyler Nordstrom

                          Intro/Outro Music: Heather Nelson Shouldice

                          If you have questions, comments, or suggestions for future episodes, email them to [email protected]!

                          44 min

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                        This is a music education podcast that discusses Edwin E. Gordon's Music Learning Theory (MLT) and its applications to music teaching and learning. Topics include audiation, music aptitude, sequential…