Everyday Musicality

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…

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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…

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In this episode, I focus on tonal skills learned at the Verbal Association level of the Skill Learning Sequence. Mentioned in this episode:

In this episode, I talk about choosing a tonal solfege or rhythm syllable system to use in MLT-based instruction. Mentioned in this episode:

In this episode, I give an overview of the second level of learning in the skill learning sequence: Verbal Association. Mentioned in this episode…

In this episode, we focus on building audiation in Aeolian tonality. Mentioned in this episode…

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…

In this episode, I talk about setting intentions for our teaching in the New Year. Mentioned in this episode…

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…

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…

In this episode, we focus on rhythm skills learned at the Aural/Oral level of the Skill Learning Sequence. Mentioned in this episode:

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…

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:

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:

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:

In this episode, I share some exciting news: MY BOOK IS OUT! Mentioned in this episode:

In this episode, I answer listener questions! Mentioned in this episode:

In this episode, we focus on building audiation in Phrygian tonality. Mentioned in this episode:

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:

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:

In this episode, I talk about music aptitude tests and how they are useful in providing differentiated instruction in music. Mentioned in this episode:

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:

In this episode, I share the story of my own journey discovering and using MLT over the past 20 years. Mentioned in this episode:

In this episode, I have a conversation with GIML faculty member and current GIML president, Dr. Cynthia Crump Taggart. Mentioned in the this episode: