Everyday Musicality Podcast

“Everyday Musicality” is a podcast created by GIML faculty member Dr. Heather Shouldice for music educators that discusses Music Learning Theory and its applications to music teaching and learning. You can find more about this podcast here: www.EverydayMusicality.com

"Everyday Musicality" can be listened to as an introduction to the big ideas of Gordon's Music Learning Theory. Here are the first series of episodes to get you started:

Episode 1: What is Audiation?

In this episode, we examine the first of three core tenets of MLT: Audiation.

Episode 2: What is Music Aptitude?

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

Episode 3: What is Sequential Music Learning?

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

Episode 4: Common Misconceptions About MLT

In this episode, we look at some common misconceptions about MLT.

Episode 5: "Whole Part Whole" Learning: Context and Content

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

Episode 6: Taste of Tonalities

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

Episode 7: Menu of Meters

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

Episode 8: Basics of Pattern Instruction

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

Episode 9: Intro to Skill Learning Sequence

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

Episode 11: MLT Resources

In this episode, I share an overview of available MLT-related resources.

Episode 12: Mixolydian Meanderings

In this episode, I focus on building audiation in Mixolydian tonality.

Episode 13: Formal Instruction vs. Informal Guidance

In this episode, I focus on the differences between formal instruction and informal guidance.

Episode 14: Preparatory Audiation

In this episode, I give an overview of Gordon’s theory of preparatory audiation.

Episode 15: Informal Guidance Ideas

In this episode, I share some ideas for providing students with informal music guidance experiences.

Episode 16: Chatting with Alison Reynolds

In this episode, I have a conversation with GIML faculty member and Professor of Music Education, Dr. Alison Reynolds.

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