Everyday Musicality: Recent Episodes
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.
In this episode, I chat with Dr. Jeremy Manternach about vocal health and straw phonation. Mentioned in this episode…
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). Mentioned in this episode…
In this episode, I discuss tonal skills learned at the Partial Synthesis level of the Skill Learning Sequence in MLT. Mentioned in this episode…
In this episode, I talk about rhythm skills learned at the Partial Synthesis level of the Skill Learning Sequence. Mentioned in this episode…
In this episode, I give an introduction to the Partial Synthesis level of the skill learning sequence. Mentioned in this episode…
In this episode, we harmonize and improvise in Mixolydian tonality! Mentioned in this episode…
In this episode, I have a conversation with new GIML faculty member and one of the co-authors of a new book on choral applications of MLT, Dr. Krystal McCoy. Mentioned in this episode…
In this episode, we listen to and audiate examples of music with subjective tonality. Mentioned in this episode…
In this episode, we hear tunes in various tonalities and see if we can tell which is which! SONG COMPOSERS/PERFORMERS AND TONALITY ANSWERS: Mentioned in this episode…
In this episode, we focus on building audiation in Locrian tonality. Mentioned in this episode…
In this episode, I answer a listener question about Curwen hand signs and MLT-based instruction. Mentioned in this episode…
In this episode, I have a conversation with the three co-authors of the brand new method book “Audiate! Play Guitar Through Audiation.” Mentioned in this episode…
In this episode, I talk about navigating the process of deciding how to adapt MLT for your own teaching setting. Mentioned in this episode…
In this episode, I give an overview of the types and stages of audiation. Mentioned in this episode…
In this episode, I talk about playing instruments at the Aural/Oral and Verbal Association levels of learning. Mentioned in this episode…
In this episode, I talk about harmonic skill development at the Aural/Oral and Verbal Association levels of learning. Mentioned in this episode…
In this episode, I share audio of an interview with Kathryn Brunner (of Musik At Home) on giving children the gift of musical understanding. Mentioned in this episode:
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. Mentioned in this episode…
In this episode, I focus on bridging to the Generalization level of inference learning from the Verbal Association level of the Skill Learning Sequence. Mentioned in this episode…
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. Composers/Performers: Mentioned in this episode…
In this episode, I focus on rhythm skills learned at the Verbal Association level of the Skill Learning Sequence. 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) […]
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/)
In this episode, I focus on tonal skills learned at the Verbal Association level of the Skill Learning Sequence. 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/) E01.30: Overview of my book (https://everydaymusicality.com/2021/08/10/e01-30-exciting-news/) E01.05: Whole-Part-Whole Learning (https://everydaymusicality.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 […]
In this episode, I talk about choosing a tonal solfege or rhythm syllable system to use in MLT-based instruction. 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.files.wordpress.com/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 […]
In this episode, I give an overview of the second level of learning in the skill learning sequence: 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 […]
In this episode, we focus on building audiation in Aeolian tonality. Mentioned in this episode… “Taste of Tonalities” episode (https://everydaymusicality.com/2020/03/31/e01-06-taste-of-tonalities/) Mixolydian episode (https://everydaymusicality.com/2020/09/15/e01-12-mixolydian-meanderings/) Dorian episode (https://everydaymusicality.com/2020/11/24/e01-17-dabbling-in-dorian/) Phrygian episode (https://everydaymusicality.com/2021/05/18/e01-28-fiddling-with-phrygian/) Lydian episode (https://everydaymusicality.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://everydaymusicality.com/2020/05/12/e01-09-intro-to-skill-learning-sequence-2/) “Poor Wayfaring Stranger” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70_3ho_j0yk) “Beat It” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRdxUFDoQe0) “Jolene” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ixrje2rXLMA) Crowd-sourced list of songs in varied […]
In this episode, I have a conversation with two experts in Music Learning Theory-based piano teaching, Krista Jadro and Hannah Mayo. Mentioned in this episode… “Music Learning Theory for Newborn and Young Children” book (https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/music-learning-theory-for-newborn-and-young-children-2013-edition-book-g3487) “Clarity by Comparison and Relationship” book (https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/clarity-by-comparison-and-relationship-book-g7312) “Music Moves for Piano” series (https://www.giamusic.com/products/P-MM_home.cfm) “Keys to Music Learning” podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/keys-to-music-learning/id1547896362) Music […]
In this episode, I talk about setting intentions for our teaching in the New Year. Mentioned in this episode… GIA Publications (www.giamusic.com) 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) Q & A for MLT: General Music Perspectives on Music Learning Theory (https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/qa-for-mlt-book-g10496) […]
In this episode, we focus on bridging to the Creativity/Improvisation level of inference learning from the Aural/Oral level of the Skill Learning Sequence. Mentioned in this episode… Peepers puppets: Apparently, onewaystreet.com no longer sells these, BUT you can get them directly! (https://peeperspuppets.com) Music Play (https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/music-play-recording-cd426_) Tonal pattern and melodic conversation video (https://youtu.be/9wkGoxiDXkg) Episode 12: “Mixolydian […]
In this episode, we focus on bridging to the Generalization level of inference learning from the Aural/Oral level of the Skill Learning Sequence. Mentioned in this episode… Gordon Institute for Music Learning (www.giml.org) GIA Publications (www.giamusic.com) Learning Sequences in Music (https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/learning-sequences-in-music-2012-edition-book-g2345) Episode #9: Intro to Skill Learning Sequence (https://everydaymusicality.com/2020/05/12/e01-09-intro-to-skill-learning-sequence-2/) Episode #25: Music Aptitude Testing (https://everydaymusicality.com/2021/04/06/e01-25-music-aptitude-testing-why-and-how/)
In this episode, we focus on rhythm skills learned at the Aural/Oral level of the Skill Learning Sequence. Mentioned in this episode: 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) GIMl Faculty Hangouts (https://giml.org/pdlc/faculty-hangouts/) Jennifer Bailey Webinar (https://giml.org/new-england-giml-presents-jennifer-bailey/) Q & A for MLT: […]
There have been a LOT of new listeners in the past few weeks so in the next few off-weeks, I’ll be re-airing some old episodes. These will cover key concepts for those new to MLT!
In this episode, we focus on tonal skills learned at the Aural/Oral level of the Skill Learning Sequence. Mentioned in this episode… GIA Publications (www.giamusic.com) “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) “Q & A for MLT: General Music Perspectives on Music […]
There have been a LOT of new listeners in the past few weeks so in the next few off-weeks, I’ll be re-airing some old episodes. These will cover key concepts for those new to MLT!
In this episode, I give an overview of the first level of learning in the skill learning sequence: Aural/Oral. Mentioned in this episode: E01.03: What Is Sequential Music Learning? E01.09: Intro to Skill Learning Sequence E01.13: Formal Instruction vs. Informal Guidance E01.14: Preparatory Audiation E01.15: Informal Guidance Ideas
There have been a LOT of new listeners in the past few weeks so in the next few off-weeks, I’ll be re-airing some old episodes. These will cover key concepts for those new to MLT!
In this episode, we focus on building audiation in Lydian tonality. Mentioned in this episode: Gordon Institute for Music Learning (www.giml.org) GIA Publications (www.giamusic.com) “Q & A for MLT: General Music Perspectives on Music Learning Theory” (https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/qa-for-mlt-book-g10496) “Weaving It All Together: A Practical Guide to Applying Gordon’s Music Learning Theory in the Elementary General Music […]
In this episode, I have a conversation with TWO special guests–Jill Reese and Jennifer Bailey–and share some more exciting news! Mentioned in this episode: GIA Publications (www.giamusic.com) “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) Gordon Institute for Music Learning (www.giml.org) Become a […]
In this episode, I share some exciting news: MY BOOK IS OUT! Mentioned in this episode: GIA Publications (www.giamusic.com) “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) First in mini-series of episodes on core tenets of MLT: E01.01 (https://everydaymusicality.com/2020/01/21/e01-01-what-is-audiation/) First in mini-series of […]
In this episode, I answer listener questions! Mentioned in this episode: E01.16: Chatting with Alison Reynolds Hornbach, C. M. (2007). The use of silence in eliciting student responses in early childhood music classes. In K. Smithrim & R. Upitis (Eds.), Listen to their voices: Research and practice in early childhood music (pp. 228-248). Canadian Music […]
In this episode, we focus on building audiation in Phrygian tonality. Mentioned in this episode: Become a supporter of the podcast! (www.patreon.com/everydaymusicality) Music Play 2 (https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/music-play-2-bundle-print-gj383) Contact Beth Bolton to purchase her self-published materials (bolton.beth@gmail.com). “Run It” by Chris Brown (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6QGe-pXgdI) WARNING: EXPLICIT! “Gin and Juice” by Snoop Dogg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKGJOtRaqMg) “How You Like That” by […]
In this episode, I give an overview of Learning Sequence Activities or LSAs—what are they and how can we use them? Mentioned in this episode: GIA Publications (www.giamusic.com) Gordon Institute for Music Learning (www.giml.org) Current GIML “For Your Audiation” newsletter (https://giml.org/for-your-audiation-may-2021/) Reference Handbook for Using Music Learning Theory (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 […]
In this episode, I talk about how to individualize instruction on the basis of your students’ tonal and rhythm aptitudes so that they are appropriately challenged and experiencing success. Mentioned in this episode: GIA Publications (www.giamusic.com) Gordon Institute for Music Learning (www.giml.org) CA-GIML event on April 24 (https://giml.org/california-giml-chapter-share/#more-3392) Become a supporter of the podcast! (www.patreon.com/everydaymusicality) […]
In this episode, I talk about music aptitude tests and how they are useful in providing differentiated instruction in music. Mentioned in this episode: Become a supporter of the podcast! (www.patreon.com/everydaymusicality) PMMA—Primary Measures of Music Audiation (https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/primary-measures-of-music-audiation-kgrade-3-complete-kit-pmma-instrumentaccessory-g2242k) IMMA—Intermediate Measures of Music Audiation (https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/intermediate-measures-of-music-audiation-grades-1-6-complete-kit-imma-book-g2593k) MAP—Musical Aptitude Profile (https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/musical-aptitude-profile-complete-kit-g4304k) AMMA—Advanced Measures of Music Audiation (https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/advanced-measures-of-music-audiation-grade-7-adult-complete-kit-amma-g3372k) GIA Publications […]
In this episode, I kick off a mini-series on music aptitude by discussing the two stages of music aptitude and how they are related to brain development. Mentioned in this episode: Become a supporter of the podcast! (www.patreon.com/everydaymusicality) GIA Publications (www.giamusic.com) Gordon Institute for Music Learning (www.giml.org) Introduction to the Research and Psychology of Music […]
In this episode, I share the story of my own journey discovering and using MLT over the past 20 years. Mentioned in this episode: Keys to Music Learning podcast (https://www.musiclearningacademy.com/keystomusiclearning) GIA Publications (www.giamusic.com) Gordon Institute for Music Learning (www.giml.org) March 13 GIML online event with Alison Reynolds and Wendy Valerio (https://www.facebook.com/TheGIML/photos/a.1962694140719750/2865162813806207/) Drive: The Surprising Truth […]
In this episode, I have a conversation with GIML faculty member and current GIML president, Dr. Cynthia Crump Taggart. Mentioned in the this episode: Gordon Institute for Music Learning (www.giml.org) March 13 GIML online event with Alison Reynolds and Wendy Valerio (https://www.facebook.com/TheGIML/photos/a.1962694140719750/2865162813806207/) GIA Publications (www.giamusic.com) Developing Musicianship Through Improvisation (http://www.giamusic.com/products/dmti_books.cfm)
In this episode, we continue our musicianship skill-building and REALLY get into improvisation! Mentioned in this episode: GIA Publications (www.giamusic.com) Developing Musicianship Through Improvisation (http://www.giamusic.com/products/dmti_books.cfm) Jump Right In: The General Music Series (https://www.giamusic.com/store/search?elSearchTerm=jump+right+in+grade+3) Gordon Institute for Music Learning (www.giml.org)
In this episode, we experience some musicianship skill-building (including learning a tune by rote, chord roots by rote, and tonal/rhythm patterns), which will get us into improvisation! Mentioned in this episode: GIA Publications (www.giamusic.com) Developing Musicianship Through Improvisation (http://www.giamusic.com/products/dmti_books.cfm) Episode 9 on Skill Learning Sequence (https://everydaymusicality.com/2020/05/12/e01-09-intro-to-skill-learning-sequence-2/) Episode 8 on Basics of Pattern Instruction (https://everydaymusicality.com/2020/04/28/e01-08-basics-of-pattern-instruction/) Everyday […]
In this episode, I talk about the importance of improvisation and developing the readiness to be a successful improvisor. Mentioned in this Episode: GIA Publications (www.giamusic.com) Gordon Institute for Music Learning (GIML — www.giml.org) “Research to Real Life” summary of Guilbault study (https://everydaymusicality.com/2019/01/22/the-effects-of-harmonic-accompaniment-on-the-tonal-improvisations-of-students-in-first-through-sixth-grade-guilbault-2009/) Chris Azzara’s TED Talk on improvisation (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4LlKG035Eg) Developing Musicianship Through Improvisation (http://www.giamusic.com/products/dmti_books.cfm) […]
In this episode, I… do nothing? Mentioned in this episode: GIA Publications (www.giamusic.com)
In this episode, I focus on building audiation in Dorian tonality. Mentioned in this episode: GIA Publications (www.giamusic.com) Music Play 2 (https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/music-play-2-bundle-print-gj383) Contact Beth Bolton to purchase her self-published materials (bolton.beth@gmail.com) “Stayin’ Alive” by The Bee Gees(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNFzfwLM72c) “Yorktown” from Hamilton (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQt1RRW_xv0) “Mad World” performed by Gary Jules (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4N3N1MlvVc4) “Radioactive” by Imagine Dragons (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktvTqknDobU) Crowd-sourced List […]
In this episode, I have a conversation with GIML faculty member and Professor of Music Education, Dr. Alison Reynolds. Mentioned in this episode: GIA Publications (www.giamusic.com) Music Play (https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/music-play-book-gj236) Music Play 2 (https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/music-play-2-bundle-print-gj383) Hornbach, C. M. (2007). The use of silence in eliciting student responses in early childhood music classes. In K. Smithrim & R. […]
In this episode, I share some ideas for providing students with informal music guidance experiences. Mentioned in this episode: GIA Publications (www.giamusic.com) Music Play (https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/music-play-book-gj236) Music Play 2 (https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/music-play-2-bundle-print-gj383) Music Learning Theory for Newborn and Young Children (https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/music-learning-theory-for-newborn-and-young-children-2013-edition-book-g3487) “Turntables” by Janelle Monae (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CFrCk6_0rM) Enter the giveaway! To enter to win a copy of Music Play: […]
In this episode, I give an overview of Gordon’s theory of preparatory audiation. Mentioned in this episode: GIML Online Workshop on 10/18/20 (https://www.facebook.com/TheGIML/photos/a.1962694140719750/2763090844013405/) GIA Publications (www.giamusic.com) Music Play 2 (https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/music-play-2-bundle-print-gj383) Music Play (https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/music-play-book-gj236) Music Learning Theory for Newborn and Young Children (https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/music-learning-theory-for-newborn-and-young-children-2013-edition-book-g3487)
In this episode, I focus on the differences between formal instruction and informal guidance. Mentioned in this episode: GIA Publications (www.giamusic.com) Music Play 2 (https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/music-play-2-bundle-print-gj383) Music Play (https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/music-play-book-gj236)
In this episode, I focus on building audiation in Mixolydian tonality. Mentioned in this episode: GIA Publications (www.giamusic.com) Tonalities handout (https://everydaymusicality.files.wordpress.com/2019/04/shouldice-tonalities-session-handout.pdf) “Uptight” by Stevie Wonder (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDbyOLzEyfk) “No Rain” by Blind Melon (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjN4dMvC0Gs) “Born This Way” by Lady Gaga (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nbxm3NysOlQ) “Royals” by Lorde (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlcIKh6sBtc) “Mirrorball” by Chanticleer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VQ32wUAHr8) Crowd-sourced List of Recorded Music in Various Tonalities […]
In this episode, I share an overview of available MLT-related resources. Mentioned in this episode: GIA Publications (www.giamusic.com) Learning Sequences in Music (https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/learning-sequences-in-music-2012-edition-book-g2345) Learning Sequences in Music lecture CDs (https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/learning-sequences-in-music-lecture-cds-8cd-set-recording-g2345cd) The Ways Children Learn Music by Eric Bluestine (https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/ways-children-learn-music-book-g5480) The Development and Practical Application of Music Learning Theory (https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/the-development-and-practical-application-of-music-learning-theory-book-g6656) Music Learning Theory for Newborn and […]
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: Summary of study on race and teachers’ perceptions of student misbehavior (https://everydaymusicality.com/2020/06/03/race-and-perceptions-of-student-misbehavior/) Study on race and principals’ perceptions of student misbehavior (https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/1948550619875150) Implicit bias info: http://www.discovermagazine.com/mind/curbing-implicit-bias-what-works-and-what-doesnt […]
In this episode, I give an overview of Gordon’s Skill Learning Sequence framework. Mentioned in this episode: Skill Learning Sequence chart (https://everydaymusicality.files.wordpress.com/2020/05/sls-chart.pdf) Gordon’s “Quick and Easy Introductions” for only $.01! (https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/quick-and-easy-introductions-book-g8418) GIA Publications (www.giamusic.com) Gordon Institute for Music Learning (www.giml.org) The Ways Children Learn Music by Eric Bluestine (https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/ways-children-learn-music-book-g5480)
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: Crowd-sourced List of Recorded Music in Various Tonalities (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1c1j-28tVhi4AJ0odjB09ByPIJ9e4SdmPzVTiNRdCxKk/edit?usp=sharing) Crowd-sourced List of Recorded Music in Various Meters (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/15lCZ5r7jTom5nKSbFEkD5ZErzGz0eB0mQ_uhc49exvo/edit?usp=sharing) GIA Publications (www.giamusic.com) The Ways Children Learn Music by Eric Bluestine […]
In this episode, we discuss rhythmic context, or meter, and run through an overview of a variety of meters. Mentioned in this episode: GIA Publications (www.giamusic.com) The Ways Children Learn Music by Eric Bluestine (https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/ways-children-learn-music-book-g5480) “Niska Banja” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8z_0HNGaXZ0) Learning Sequences in Music by Edwin E. Gordon (https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/learning-sequences-in-music-2012-edition-book-g2345) Rhythm: Contrasting the Implications of Audiation and Notation […]
In this episode, we talk about tonal context and run through an overview of a variety of tonalities. Mentioned in this episode: GIML Webinar: Saturday, April 4, 9am-noon Eastern time. (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/more-bang-for-your-buck-tickets-98711937061?fbclid=IwAR09lV-6FQVFTCLMCA6Jo4n_hj9nc7GVWyPMHnV6iE-K9KDHhgXSgfzEcvI) GIA Publications (www.giamusic.com) The Ways Children Learn Music by Eric Bluestine (https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/ways-children-learn-music-book-g5480) Gordon’s Quick and Easy Introductions for only $.01! (https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/quick-and-easy-introductions-book-g8418) Music Play by […]
In this episode, we discuss the “whole-part-whole” learning process in MLT, including the difference between context and content. Mentioned in this episode: GIA Publications (www.giamusic.com) The Ways Children Learn Music by Eric Bluestine (https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/ways-children-learn-music-book-g5480) If you would like to enter to win a copy of “The Ways Children Learn Music” by Eric Bluestine, share your […]
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: GIA Publications (www.giamusic.com) Learning Sequences in Music by Edwin E. Gordon (https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/learning-sequences-in-music-2012-edition-book-g2345) Gordon Institute for Music Learning (www.giml.org) Overview of Gordon’s skill learning sequence (https://giml.org/mlt/lsa-sls/) Navigating Music Learning Theory: A Guide for General Music Teachers […]
In this episode, we examine the second of three core tenets of MLT: Music Aptitude. Mentioned in this episode: GIA Publications Learning Sequences in Music by Edwin E. Gordon Gordon Institute for Music Learning (GIML) Guerrini, S. C. (2005). An investigation of the association between the music aptitude of elementary students and their biological parents. […]
In this episode, we examine the first of three core tenets of MLT: Audiation! Mentioned in this episode: Jump Right In: The Music Curriculum for elementary general music Jump Right In: The Instrumental Series for beginning band, string, and recorder instruction Music Moves for Piano Gordon Institute for Music Learning GIA Publications Learning Sequences in […]
In today’s pilot episode, we’ll hear a brief introduction to this podcast and set the stage for what’s to come!
“Everyday Musicality” is a podcast for music educators that discusses Edwin E. Gordon’s Music Learning Theory (MLT) and its applications to music teaching and learning.