In this episode, I reflect a bit about recent events and share some thoughts on what we can do as music educators and MLT practitioners. Mentioned in this episode:

In this episode, I give an overview of Gordon’s Skill Learning Sequence framework. Mentioned in this episode:

In this episode, we talk about the basics of pattern instruction: what it is, why it’s helpful, and how to get started. Mentioned in this episode:

In this episode, we discuss rhythmic context, or meter, and run through an overview of a variety of meters. Mentioned in this episode:

In this episode, we talk about tonal context and run through an overview of a variety of tonalities. Mentioned in this episode:

In this episode, we discuss the “whole-part-whole” learning process in MLT, including the difference between context and content. Mentioned in this episode:

In this episode, we look at some common misconceptions about MLT. Mentioned In This Episode: GIA Publications (www.giamusic.com) Navigating Music Learning Theory: A Guide for General Music Teachers by Dr. Jill Reese (https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/applying-music-learning-theory-in-elementary-general-music-book-g9691) Gordon Institute for Music Learning (www.giml.org) Summary of my study on elementary music teachers’ beliefs about composition (https://everydaymusicality.com/2019/03/06/teachers-beliefs-regarding-composition-in-elementary-general-music-shouldice-2014/) “Research to Real Life” […]

In this episode, we examine the third of three core tenets of MLT: Sequential Music Learning. Mentioned in this episode:

In this episode, we examine the second of three core tenets of MLT: Music Aptitude. Mentioned in this episode:

In this episode, we examine the first of three core tenets of MLT: Audiation! Mentioned in this episode: