Everyday Musicality

By Heather Nelson Shouldice

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... more

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October 18, 2022E01.49: Giving Children the Gift of Musical Understanding
In this episode, I share audio of an interview with Kathryn Brunner (of Musik At Home) on giving children the gift of musical understanding.
E01.49: Giving Children the Gift of Musical Understanding
Mentioned in this episode:
Interview with Kathryn Brunner (https://watch.mymusikathome.com/parent-education/videos/how-to-give-your-child-the-gift-of-musical-understanding)
Musik At Home (https://watch.mymusikathome.com)
GIML Faculty Hangout with Andy Mullen (https://giml.org/faculty-hangout-with-andy-mullen-2/)
Virtual Workshop with Enrique Andino on MLT-based guitar instruction (https://giml.org/an-audiation-based-approach-to-guitar-instruction/)
New MLT-based guitar method (https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/audiate-g8929)
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]!
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42min
October 04, 2022E01.48: Bridging to Creativity/Improvisation from Verbal Association
In this episode, we focus on bridging to the Creativity/Improvisation level of inference learning from the Verbal Association level of the Skill Learning Sequence.
E01.48: Bridging to Creativity/Improvisation from Verbal Association
Mentioned in this episode…
E01.37: Bridging to Creativity/Improvisation from Aural/Oral (https://atomic-temporary-157094937.wpcomstaging.com/2021/11/23/e01-37-bridging-to-creativity-improvisation-from-aural-oral/)
Video of “Black Cat & Pink Mouse” rhythm conversation activity (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXl0-cjK8c4)
E01.44: Rhythm Pattern Function (https://atomic-temporary-157094937.wpcomstaging.com/2022/05/17/e01-44-rhythm-pattern-function/)
Video of tonal pattern improvisation LSA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVkwT3TNw-M&feature=youtu.be)
01.21: Musicianship-building episode that includes 3-part chord tone harmonization example (https://atomic-temporary-157094937.wpcomstaging.com/2021/02/09/e01-21-musicianship-building-pt-2/)
“Developing Musicianship Through Improvisation” series (https://www.giamusic.com/store/developing-musicianship-through-improvisation)
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]!
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39min
September 20, 2022E01.47: Bridging to Generalization from Verbal Association
In this episode, I focus on bridging to the Generalization level of inference learning from the Verbal Association level of the Skill Learning Sequence.
E01.47: Bridging to Generalization from Verbal Association
Mentioned in this episode…
E01.41 Intro to Verbal Association (https://everydaymusicality.com/2022/02/26/e01-41-intro-to-verbal-association/)
E01.42 Choosing a Tonal Solfege or Rhythm Syllable System (https://everydaymusicality.com/2022/03/08/e01-42choosing-a-tonal-solfege-or-rhythm-syllable-system/)
E01.43: Tonal Verbal Association Skills (https://everydaymusicality.com/2022/04/12/e01-43-tonal-verbal-association-skills/)
E01.44: Rhythm Pattern Function (https://everydaymusicality.com/2022/05/17/e01-44-rhythm-pattern-function/)
E01.45: Rhythm Verbal Association Skills (https://everydaymusicality.com/2022/05/31/e01-45-rhythm-verbal-association-skills/)
E01.09 Intro to Skill Learning Sequence (https://everydaymusicality.com/2020/05/12/e01-09-intro-to-skill-learning-sequence-2/)
Rhythm Generalization LSA Video (https://youtu.be/cnZyLe3rzFU)
Q & A for MLT: General Music Perspectives on Music Learning Theory (https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/qa-for-mlt-book-g10496)
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]!
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24min
September 06, 2022E01.46: Tunes in Varied Tonalities
In this episode, I share recordings of tunes in varied tonalities composed by participants in the 2022 GIML Professional Development Levels Course at Michigan State University.
01.46: Tunes in Varied Tonalities
Composers/Performers:
MAJOR TONALITY SONGS
Alissa Amell-Postler: Untitled
Jillian Brennan: Untitled
Amelia Mills: Untitled
Ashley Wright: Lemon Lime Soda
HARMONIC MINOR TONALITY SONGS
Evan McIntyre: Untitled
Cory Wholehan: Untitled
Victoria Vajda: Evening Stroll
Ashley Wright: Windshield Wipers
Ana Isabel Frias: Untitled
MIXOLYDIAN TONALITY SONGS
Stuart Hill: Pink Horizon
Amelia Mills: Untitled
Noor Sarna: Untitled
Maria Schoon: Untitled
Jillian Brennan: Untitled
Madeline Steffke: Octopi Are Dancing
DORIAN TONALITY SONGS
Alissa Amell-Postler: Untitled
Kat Jakrzewski: Untitled
Jillian Brennan: Untitled
Mike Kurilko: Untitled
Maria Schoon: A Dorian Tune
Madeline Steffke: Untitled
PHRYGIAN TONALITY SONGS
Karen Salvador: Phrygian Can Bounce
Dillon Walters: Bumble Bee
Ana Isabel Frias: Untitled
Stuart Hill: Forest Traipsing
Victoria Vajda: Phrygian Melody
Evan McIntyre: Untitled
Noor Sarna: Untitled
LYDIAN TONALITY SONGS
Tory Frumin: Untitled
Kat Jakrzewski: Untitled
Dillon Walters: Yellow Kite
Karen Salvador: Lylt
Mike Kurilko: Untitled
Cory Wholehan: Untitled
AEOLIAN TONALITY SONGS
Stuart Hill: Race Against the Clock
Tory Frumin: Untitled
Maria Schoon: Untitled
LOCRIAN TONALITY SONGS
Alissa Amell-Postler: Untitled
Jillian Brennan: Untitled
Ashley Wright: Avocado on an Everything Bagel
Mentioned in this episode…
Become a supporter of the podcast! (www.patreon.com/everydaymusicality)
Gordon Institute for Music Learning (www.giml.org)
E01.06: “Taste of Tonalities” (https://atomic-temporary-157094937.wpcomstaging.com/2020/03/31/e01-06-taste-of-tonalities/)
E01.12: “Mixolydian Meanderings” (https://atomic-temporary-157094937.wpcomstaging.com/2020/09/15/e01-12-mixolydian-meanderings/)
E01.17: “Dabbling in Dorian” (https://atomic-temporary-157094937.wpcomstaging.com/2020/11/24/e01-17-dabbling-in-dorian/)
E01.28: “Fiddling with Phrygian” (https://atomic-temporary-157094937.wpcomstaging.com/2021/05/18/e01-28-fiddling-with-phrygian/)
E01.32: “Leaping Into Lydian” (https://atomic-temporary-157094937.wpcomstaging.com/2021/09/10/e01-32-leaping-into-lydian/)
E01.40: “Aid for Aeolian” (https://atomic-temporary-157094937.wpcomstaging.com/2022/02/08/e01-40-aid-for-aeolian/)
Link to my book on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Weaving-Together-Heather-Nelson-Shouldice-ebook/dp/B0B46P7W8S/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1662420075&sr=8-1)
Link to my book on GIA’s website (https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/weaving-it-all-together-book-g10575)
GIA Publications (www.giamusic.com)
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]!
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37min
May 31, 2022E01.45: Rhythm Verbal Association Skills
In this episode, I focus on rhythm skills learned at the Verbal Association level of the Skill Learning Sequence.
E01.45: Rhythm Verbal Association Skills
Mentioned in this episode…
E01.09: Intro to Skill Learning Sequence (https://everydaymusicality.com/2020/05/12/e01-09-intro-to-skill-learning-sequence-2/)
E01.35: Rhythm Aural/Oral Skills (https://everydaymusicality.com/2021/10/19/e01-35-rhythm-aural-oral-skills/)
Weaving It All Together: A Practical Guide to Applying Gordon’s Music Learning Theory in the Elementary General Music Program (https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/weaving-it-all-together-book-g10575)
Reference Handbook for Using Learning Sequence Activities(https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/reference-handbook-for-using-learning-sequence-activities-book-gj131)
Tonal Register Book 1 (https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/jump-right-in-tonal-register-book-1-book-gj127)
Rhythm Register Book 1 (https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/jump-right-in-rhythm-register-book-1-book-gj129)
E01.27: Intro to LSAs (https://everydaymusicality.com/2021/05/04/e01-27-intro-to-lsas/)
Jump Right In Book 1 Teacher’s Guide (https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/jump-right-in-grade-1-teachers-guide-book-gj238t)
Jump Right In Book 2 Teacher’s Guide (https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/jump-right-in-grade-2-teachers-edition-book-gj239t)
GIML 2022 PDLCs: https://giml.org/summer2022/
GIML 2022 Online Intro Courses: https://giml.org/online-workshops/summer-workshops/
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]!
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35min
May 17, 2022E01.44: Rhythm Pattern Function
E01.44: Rhythm Pattern Function
Mentioned in this episode…
E01.43 “Tonal Verbal Association Skills (https://everydaymusicality.com/2022/04/12/e01-43-tonal-verbal-association-skills/)
Learning Sequences in Music (https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/learning-sequences-in-music-2012-edition-book-g2345)
E01.07 “Menu of Meters” (https://everydaymusicality.com/2020/04/14/e01-07-menu-of-meters/)
E01.42 “Choosing a Tonal Solfege or Rhythm Syllables System” (https://everydaymusicality.com/2022/03/08/e01-42choosing-a-tonal-solfege-or-rhythm-syllable-system/)
Info on rhythm (https://giml.org/mlt/lsa-rhythmcontent/)
GIML 2022 Professional Development Levels Courses (https://giml.org/summer2022/)
GIML 2022 Online Intro Courses (https://giml.org/online-workshops/summer-workshops/)
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]!
...more
25min
April 12, 2022E01.43: Tonal Verbal Association Skills
In this episode, I focus on tonal skills learned at the Verbal Association level of the Skill Learning Sequence.
E01.43: Tonal Verbal Association Skills
Mentioned in this episode:
E01.09: Intro to Skill Learning Sequence (https://atomic-temporary-157094937.wpcomstaging.com/2020/05/12/e01-09-intro-to-skill-learning-sequence-2/)
E01.30: Overview of my book (https://atomic-temporary-157094937.wpcomstaging.com/2021/08/10/e01-30-exciting-news/)
E01.05: Whole-Part-Whole Learning (https://atomic-temporary-157094937.wpcomstaging.com/2020/03/17/e01-05-whole-part-whole-learning-context-content/)
Reference Handbook for Using Learning Sequence Activities (https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/reference-handbook-for-using-learning-sequence-activities-book-gj131)
Tonal Register Book 1 (https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/jump-right-in-tonal-register-book-1-book-gj127)
Rhythm Register Book 1 (https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/jump-right-in-rhythm-register-book-1-book-gj129)
E01.27: Intro to LSAs (https://atomic-temporary-157094937.wpcomstaging.com/2021/05/04/e01-27-intro-to-lsas/)
Summer 2022 GIML Professional Development Levels Courses (https://giml.org/summer2022/)
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]!
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35min
March 08, 2022E01.42: Choosing a Tonal Solfege or Rhythm Syllable System
In this episode, I talk about choosing a tonal solfege or rhythm syllable system to use in MLT-based instruction.
E01.42: Choosing a Tonal Solfege or Rhythm Syllable System
Mentioned in this episode:
Episode 3 on Sequential Learning (https://everydaymusicality.com/2020/02/18/e01-03-what-is-sequential-music-learning/)
Gerhardstein dissertation (https://everydaymusicality.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/gerhardstein-diss-gordon-2001.pdf)
Episode 7 “Menu of Meters” (https://everydaymusicality.com/2020/04/14/e01-07-menu-of-meters/)
Taking a Reasonable and Honest Look at Tonal Solfege and Rhythm Solfege (https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/taking-a-reasonable-and-honest-look-at-tonal-solfege-and-rhythm-solfege-book-g7452)
Discovering Music From the Inside Out (https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/discovering-music-from-the-inside-out-an-autobiography-revised-edition-book-g6762)
GIML Faculty Hangout info/registration (https://giml.org/faculty-hangout-with-heather-shouldice/)
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]!
...more
36min
February 26, 2022E01.41: Intro to Verbal Association
In this episode, I give an overview of the second level of learning in the skill learning sequence: Verbal Association.
E01.41 Intro to Verbal Association
Mentioned in this episode…
Episode 3 on Sequential Learning (https://everydaymusicality.com/2020/02/18/e01-03-what-is-sequential-music-learning/)
Episode 9 on Skill Learning Sequence (https://everydaymusicality.com/2020/05/12/e01-09-intro-to-skill-learning-sequence-2/)
Episode 33 on Aural/Oral Learning (https://everydaymusicality.com/2021/09/21/e01-33-intro-to-aural-oral/)
Episode 34 on Aural/Oral Tonal Skills (https://everydaymusicality.com/2021/10/05/e01-34-tonal-aural-oral-skills/)
Episode 35 on Aural/Oral Rhythm Skills (https://everydaymusicality.com/2021/10/19/e01-35-rhythm-aural-oral-skills/)
Episode 36 on Bridging from Aural/Oral to Generalization (https://everydaymusicality.com/2021/11/02/e01-36-bridging-to-generalization-from-aural-oral/)
Episode 37 on Bridging from Aural/Oral to Creativity/Improvisation (https://everydaymusicality.com/2021/11/23/e01-37-bridging-to-creativity-improvisation-from-aural-oral/)
Learning Sequences in Music by Edwin E. Gordon (https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/learning-sequences-in-music-2012-edition-book-g2345)
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]!
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14min
February 08, 2022E01.40: Aid for Aeolian
In this episode, we focus on building audiation in Aeolian tonality.
E01.40: Aid for Aeolian
Mentioned in this episode…
“Taste of Tonalities” episode (https://atomic-temporary-157094937.wpcomstaging.com/2020/03/31/e01-06-taste-of-tonalities/)
Mixolydian episode (https://atomic-temporary-157094937.wpcomstaging.com/2020/09/15/e01-12-mixolydian-meanderings/)
Dorian episode (https://atomic-temporary-157094937.wpcomstaging.com/2020/11/24/e01-17-dabbling-in-dorian/)
Phrygian episode (https://atomic-temporary-157094937.wpcomstaging.com/2021/05/18/e01-28-fiddling-with-phrygian/)
Lydian episode (https://atomic-temporary-157094937.wpcomstaging.com/2021/09/10/e01-32-leaping-into-lydian/)
Music Play (https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/music-play-book-gj236)
Skill Learning Sequence episode (https://atomic-temporary-157094937.wpcomstaging.com/2020/05/12/e01-09-intro-to-skill-learning-sequence-2/)
“Poor Wayfaring Stranger” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70_3ho_j0yk) **PLEASE NOTE: In the episode, I misspoke and said this song was by Jack Black when it is actually by Jack White.
“Beat It” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRdxUFDoQe0)
“Jolene” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ixrje2rXLMA)
Crowd-sourced list of songs in varied tonalities (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1c1j-28tVhi4AJ0odjB09ByPIJ9e4SdmPzVTiNRdCxKk/edit?usp=sharing)
GIML Racial Literacy Workshop (https://giml.org/racial-literacy-workshop/)
GIML Faculty Hangouts (https://giml.org/pdlc/faculty-hangouts/)
NEW Audiate guitar method (https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/audiate-g8929?fbclid=IwAR2ig5Fw9DR8vMCbGVDS8LcNrYZdSCOOwljH6WnlnSjUTZI9GXmY4Q23mDM)
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]!
...more
32min

FAQs about Everyday Musicality:

How many episodes does Everyday Musicality have?

The podcast currently has 74 episodes available.