I often see discussions on horn related websites about where to locate resources regarding the history of the horn. Most individuals are directed to The French Horn by Reginald Morley-Pegge, The Horn by Barry Tuckwell, or online resources like Oxford Online’s New Grove Dictionary for Music and Musicians. While these are great resources, they can be difficult to locate […]
Resources and Approaches to Teaching Intonation
Intonation can be a complicated subject to teach. Some students have the inherent ability to play in tune and others find this to be much more challenging. So, how do we go about teaching intonation? There are two fantastic resources that I have found to be immensely helpful in thinking about intonation as a subject […]
Focus of Attention: A Scientific and Sound Oriented Approach to Teaching Music
Welcome back, readers! I have finally finished course work and comprehensive exams for my doctorate, so you should be seeing many more blog posts in the near future! To dive back into this blog, I want to take a look at the scientific approaches to learning and their relation to music education. At the beginning […]
Lessons Learned Teaching at Interlochen
Summer 2017 This has truly been a special summer and I am so thankful to have had the opportunity to work with the incredibly talented students at Interlochen! As I began reflecting on what makes these students so incredible, I realized that there is so much that we can learn both as educators and performers […]
Rewire Your Brain: Neuroplasticity as an Approach to Music Education
Rewiring the brain by using a technique called neuroplasticity has become a buzz word around the recovery of musicians with Focal Dystonia. I became interested in studying the effects of this concept in relation to learning in music education after hearing, researching, and experiencing firsthand the power of neuroplasticity. What is Neuroplasticity? To put it […]
Goal Setting-The Road to Success
Are you preparing for an audition that seems unattainable? Do you spend hours in the practice room trying to perfect Strauss’ Ein Heldenleben? There might be a simple solution to these challenges through goal setting! Unfortunately, many students are unaware of how to create and accomplish their goals. So, how do you get started with […]
Tis the Season
This is the time of year when college music students are busy recording for summer music festivals. If you or your students are interested in attending a festival this summer and you don’t know where to apply, here is a document listing all of the major music festivals in the United States. If you download […]