EPISODE · May 26, 2021 · 9 MIN

The Case for Musical Expression (Music Education Basics)

from Field Notes on Music Teaching & Learning · host Ashley Danyew

Welcome back to Music Education Basics!Today, we’re talking about musical phrasing, dynamics, and movement and why it’s important to incorporate these elements of musical expression into the teaching and learning process from the very beginning.Visuals and active experiences are a huge part of the learning process. In some cases, they are more important in our teaching than spoken directions and letting people read things for themselves. How can we be intentional about structuring our teaching in a way that supports visual learning and active, hands-on experiences?We’ll explore a few useful strategies, ways to create opportunities for active experience, and meaningful analogies you can use to support music learning and the development of musical understanding in your students.For show notes, click here.Looking for the workbook? You’ll find it inside the learning platform, ready to download. Sign up for free access >>Resources mentioned:The Art of Music Teaching & Learning — A comprehensive online course for music educators in all types of settings. It's kind of like getting a mini-music education degree in only 8 weeks.Whole Note Balloon Game — Video demonstration by Fritz Anders