E01.55: Question About Curwen Hand Signs

In this episode, I answer a listener question about Curwen hand signs and MLT-based instruction.

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E01.54: Chatting with the New “Audiate!” Guitar Method Co-Authors

In this episode, I have a conversation with the three co-authors of the brand new method book “Audiate! Play Guitar Through Audiation.”

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E01.53: Evading the MLT Police

In this episode, I talk about navigating the process of deciding how to adapt MLT for your own teaching setting.

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E01.52: Types and Stages of Audiation

In this episode, I give an overview of the types and stages of audiation.

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E01.51: Playing Instruments at Aural/Oral and Verbal Association

In this episode, I talk about playing instruments at the Aural/Oral and Verbal Association levels of learning.

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E01.50: Harmonic Skill Development at Aural/Oral and Verbal Association

In this episode, I talk about harmonic skill development at the Aural/Oral and Verbal Association levels of learning.

E01.50 Harmonic Skill Development at Aural/Oral and Verbal Association

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E01.49: Giving Children the Gift of Musical Understanding

In this episode, I share audio of an interview with Kathryn Brunner (of Musik At Home) on giving children the gift of musical understanding.

E01.49: Giving Children the Gift of Musical Understanding

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E01.48: Bridging to Creativity/Improvisation from Verbal Association

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.

E01.48: Bridging to Creativity/Improvisation from Verbal Association

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E01.47: Bridging to Generalization from Verbal Association

In this episode, I focus on bridging to the Generalization level of inference learning from the Verbal Association level of the Skill Learning Sequence.

E01.47: Bridging to Generalization from Verbal Association

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E01.46: Tunes in Varied Tonalities

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. 

01.46: Tunes in Varied Tonalities

Composers/Performers:

  • MAJOR TONALITY SONGS
    • Alissa Amell-Postler: Untitled
    • Jillian Brennan: Untitled
    • Amelia Mills: Untitled
    • Ashley Wright: Lemon Lime Soda
  • HARMONIC MINOR TONALITY SONGS
    • Evan McIntyre: Untitled
    • Cory Wholehan: Untitled
    • Victoria Vajda: Evening Stroll
    • Ashley Wright: Windshield Wipers
    • Ana Isabel Frias: Untitled
  • MIXOLYDIAN TONALITY SONGS
    • Stuart Hill: Pink Horizon
    • Amelia Mills: Untitled
    • Noor Sarna: Untitled
    • Maria Schoon: Untitled
    • Jillian Brennan: Untitled
    • Madeline Steffke: Octopi Are Dancing
  • DORIAN TONALITY SONGS
    • Alissa Amell-Postler: Untitled
    • Kat Jakrzewski: Untitled
    • Jillian Brennan: Untitled
    • Mike Kurilko: Untitled
    • Maria Schoon: A Dorian Tune
    • Madeline Steffke: Untitled
  • PHRYGIAN TONALITY SONGS
    • Karen Salvador: Phrygian Can Bounce
    • Dillon Walters: Bumble Bee
    • Ana Isabel Frias: Untitled
    • Stuart Hill: Forest Traipsing
    • Victoria Vajda: Phrygian Melody
    • Evan McIntyre: Untitled
    • Noor Sarna: Untitled
  • LYDIAN TONALITY SONGS
    • Tory Frumin: Untitled
    • Kat Jakrzewski: Untitled
    • Dillon Walters: Yellow Kite
    • Karen Salvador: Lylt
    • Mike Kurilko: Untitled
    • Cory Wholehan: Untitled
  • AEOLIAN TONALITY SONGS
    • Stuart Hill: Race Against the Clock
    • Tory Frumin: Untitled
    • Maria Schoon: Untitled
  • LOCRIAN TONALITY SONGS
    • Alissa Amell-Postler: Untitled
    • Jillian Brennan: Untitled
    • Ashley Wright: Avocado on an Everything Bagel

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E01.45: Rhythm Verbal Association Skills

In this episode, I focus on rhythm skills learned at the Verbal Association level of the Skill Learning Sequence. 

E01.45: Rhythm Verbal Association Skills

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E01.44: Rhythm Pattern Function

E01.44: Rhythm Pattern Function

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E01.43: Tonal Verbal Association Skills

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

E01.43: Tonal Verbal Association Skills

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E01.42: Choosing a Tonal Solfege or Rhythm Syllable System

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

E01.42: Choosing a Tonal Solfege or Rhythm Syllable System

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E01.41: Intro to Verbal Association

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

E01.41 Intro to Verbal Association

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E01.40: Aid for Aeolian

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

E01.40: Aid for Aeolian

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E01.39: Chatting With Krista Jadro and Hannah Mayo

In this episode, I have a conversation with two experts in Music Learning Theory-based piano teaching, Krista Jadro and Hannah Mayo.

E01.39: Chatting With Krista Jadro and Hannah Mayo

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E01.38: New Year’s Intentions

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

E01.38: New Year’s Intentions

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E01.37: Bridging to Creativity/Improvisation from Aural/Oral

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.

E01.37: Bridging to Creativity/Improvisation from Aural/Oral

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E01.36: Bridging to Generalization from Aural/Oral

In this episode, we focus on bridging to the Generalization level of inference learning from the Aural/Oral level of the Skill Learning Sequence.

E01.36: Bridging to Generalization from Aural/Oral

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E01.35: Rhythm Aural/Oral Skills

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

E01.35: Rhythm Aural/Oral Skills

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[RE-AIR] E01.03: What Is Sequential Music Learning?

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!

E01.03: What Is Sequential Music Learning?

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E01.34: Tonal Aural/Oral Skills

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

E01.34 Tonal Aural/Oral Skills

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[RE-AIR] E01.02: What is Music Aptitude?

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E01.02: What Is Music Aptitude?

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E01.33: Intro to Aural/Oral

In this episode, I give an overview of the first level of learning in the skill learning sequence: Aural/Oral.

E01.33 Intro to Aural/Oral

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[RE-AIR] E01.01: What Is Audiation?

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E01.32: Leaping Into Lydian

In this episode, we focus on building audiation in Lydian tonality. 

E01.32: Leaping Into Lydian

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E01.31: Special Guests and MORE Exciting News!

In this episode, I have a conversation with TWO special guests–Jill Reese and Jennifer Bailey–and share some more exciting news!

E01.31: Special Guests and MORE Exciting News!

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E01.30: Exciting News!

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

E01.30: Exciting News!
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E01.29: Listener Q & A

In this episode, I answer listener questions!

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E01.28: Fiddling With Phrygian

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

E01.28: Fiddling With Phrygian

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E01.26: Differentiating Instruction

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.

E01.26: Differentiating Instruction

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E01.19: The Importance of Improvisation

In this episode, I talk about the importance of improvisation and developing the readiness to be a successful improvisor. 

E01.19 The Importance of Improvisation

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E01.17: Dabbling in Dorian

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

E01.17: Dabbling in Dorian

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E01.16: Chatting with Alison Reynolds

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

E01.16: Chatting With Alison Reynolds

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E01.12: Mixolydian Meanderings

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

E01.12: Mixolydian Meanderings

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E01.06: Taste of Tonalities!

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

E01.06: Taste of Tonalities

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E01.02: What Is Music Aptitude?

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

Everyday Musicality: Episode 01.02 (What Is Music Aptitude?)

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E01.01: What Is Audiation?

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

Everyday Musicality: Episode 01.01 (What Is Audiation?)

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E01.00: Pilot Episode!

Everyday Musicality: Episode 01.00 (Pilot!)

In today’s pilot episode, we’ll hear a brief introduction to this podcast and set the stage for what’s to come!


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