"Everyday Musicality" is a podcast for music educators that discusses Edwin E. Gordon's Music Learning Theory (MLT) and its applications to music teaching and learning.
The Everyday Musicality: Unlocking the Inner Musician Through MLT podcast is a fantastic resource for anyone interested in learning more about Music Learning Theory (MLT) and how to apply it in their teaching practice. Hosted by Dr. Heather Shouldice, this podcast breaks down complex concepts into easily understandable steps, making it accessible for listeners of all levels of familiarity with MLT. Dr. Shouldice's approach of demonstrating how students learn through step-by-step explanations is incredibly effective in helping listeners grasp the ideas and put them into practice.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is how Dr. Shouldice takes the time to go through each concept thoroughly, providing clear and accurate explanations that align with Gordon's writings on MLT. The way she breaks down topics serves as wonderful jumping-off points for further exploration and implementation in the classroom or private lessons. The episodes can be listened to on-the-go or around the house, making it convenient to continue learning and growing as a music educator.
Another great aspect of this podcast is its ability to reinvigorate interest in MLT and inspire new ideas for teaching. Even if you have been teaching MLT for years, there is always something new to learn from this podcast. The episodes break everything down into small, manageable pieces, empowering teachers to take these concepts and skills into their next music lesson with confidence. It has sparked further interest in MLT for many listeners and has even led to a rethinking of teaching approaches.
While there are no major drawbacks to this podcast, it should be noted that some listeners may find certain episodes overwhelming due to the complexity of vocabulary and processes used in MLT. However, Dr. Shouldice does an amazing job breaking everything down into easily digestible pieces that are easy to grasp and understand. This helps prevent any feelings of overwhelm and instead leaves listeners feeling empowered and excited about implementing what they have learned.
In conclusion, The Everyday Musicality: Unlocking the Inner Musician Through MLT podcast is a valuable resource for music educators and anyone passionate about developing their own musicianship. Dr. Shouldice's clear, accessible, and rich explanations of MLT concepts make it a must-listen for both new and seasoned practitioners. The recorded student examples add an extra layer of inspiration and help teachers dream bigger for their own classrooms. This podcast truly helps to keep teachers grounded and excited about the reasons they love teaching using MLT principles.
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 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 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 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 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 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, 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, 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 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 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… E01.09: Intro to Skill Learning Sequence (https://everydaymusicality.com/2020/05/12/e01-09-intro-to-skill-learning-sequence-2/) E01.35: Rhythm Aural/Oral Skills (https://everydaymusicality.com/2021/10/19/e01-35-rhythm-aural-oral-skills/) Weaving It All Together: A Practical Guide to Applying Gordon's Music Learning Theory in the Elementary General Music Program (https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/weaving-it-all-together-book-g10575) […]
In this episode, I focus on rhythm skills learned at the Verbal Association level of the Skill Learning Sequence. Mentioned in this episode… E01.09: Intro to Skill Learning Sequence (https://everydaymusicality.com/2020/05/12/e01-09-intro-to-skill-learning-sequence-2/) E01.35: Rhythm Aural/Oral Skills (https://everydaymusicality.com/2021/10/19/e01-35-rhythm-aural-oral-skills/) Weaving It All Together: A Practical Guide to Applying Gordon's Music Learning Theory in the Elementary General Music Program (https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/weaving-it-all-together-book-g10575) […]
Mentioned in this episode… E01.43 “Tonal Verbal Association Skills (https://everydaymusicality.com/2022/04/12/e01-43-tonal-verbal-association-skills/) Learning Sequences in Music (https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/learning-sequences-in-music-2012-edition-book-g2345) E01.07 “Menu of Meters” (https://everydaymusicality.com/2020/04/14/e01-07-menu-of-meters/) E01.42 “Choosing a Tonal Solfege or Rhythm Syllables System” (https://everydaymusicality.com/2022/03/08/e01-42choosing-a-tonal-solfege-or-rhythm-syllable-system/) Info on rhythm (https://giml.org/mlt/lsa-rhythmcontent/) GIML 2022 Professional Development Levels Courses (https://giml.org/summer2022/) GIML 2022 Online Intro Courses (https://giml.org/online-workshops/summer-workshops/)
Mentioned in this episode… E01.43 “Tonal Verbal Association Skills (https://everydaymusicality.com/2022/04/12/e01-43-tonal-verbal-association-skills/) Learning Sequences in Music (https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/learning-sequences-in-music-2012-edition-book-g2345) E01.07 “Menu of Meters” (https://everydaymusicality.com/2020/04/14/e01-07-menu-of-meters/) E01.42 “Choosing a Tonal Solfege or Rhythm Syllables System” (https://everydaymusicality.com/2022/03/08/e01-42choosing-a-tonal-solfege-or-rhythm-syllable-system/) Info on rhythm (https://giml.org/mlt/lsa-rhythmcontent/) GIML 2022 Professional Development Levels Courses (https://giml.org/summer2022/) GIML 2022 Online Intro Courses (https://giml.org/online-workshops/summer-workshops/)
In this episode, I focus on tonal skills learned at the Verbal Association level of the Skill Learning Sequence. Mentioned in this episode: E01.09: Intro to Skill Learning Sequence (https://everydaymusicality.com/2020/05/12/e01-09-intro-to-skill-learning-sequence-2/) E01.30: Overview of my book (https://everydaymusicality.com/2021/08/10/e01-30-exciting-news/) E01.05: Whole-Part-Whole Learning (https://everydaymusicality.com/2020/03/17/e01-05-whole-part-whole-learning-context-content/) Reference Handbook for Using Learning Sequence Activities (https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/reference-handbook-for-using-learning-sequence-activities-book-gj131) Tonal Register Book 1 (https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/jump-right-in-tonal-register-book-1-book-gj127) Rhythm Register […]
In this episode, I focus on tonal skills learned at the Verbal Association level of the Skill Learning Sequence. Mentioned in this episode: E01.09: Intro to Skill Learning Sequence (https://everydaymusicality.com/2020/05/12/e01-09-intro-to-skill-learning-sequence-2/) E01.30: Overview of my book (https://everydaymusicality.com/2021/08/10/e01-30-exciting-news/) E01.05: Whole-Part-Whole Learning (https://everydaymusicality.com/2020/03/17/e01-05-whole-part-whole-learning-context-content/) Reference Handbook for Using Learning Sequence Activities (https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/reference-handbook-for-using-learning-sequence-activities-book-gj131) Tonal Register Book 1 (https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/jump-right-in-tonal-register-book-1-book-gj127) Rhythm Register […]
In this episode, I talk about choosing a tonal solfege or rhythm syllable system to use in MLT-based instruction. Mentioned in this episode: Episode 3 on Sequential Learning (https://everydaymusicality.com/2020/02/18/e01-03-what-is-sequential-music-learning/) Gerhardstein dissertation (https://everydaymusicality.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/gerhardstein-diss-gordon-2001.pdf) Episode 7 “Menu of Meters” (https://everydaymusicality.com/2020/04/14/e01-07-menu-of-meters/) Taking a Reasonable and Honest Look at Tonal Solfege and Rhythm Solfege (https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/taking-a-reasonable-and-honest-look-at-tonal-solfege-and-rhythm-solfege-book-g7452) Discovering Music From the […]
In this episode, I talk about choosing a tonal solfege or rhythm syllable system to use in MLT-based instruction. Mentioned in this episode: Episode 3 on Sequential Learning (https://everydaymusicality.com/2020/02/18/e01-03-what-is-sequential-music-learning/) Gerhardstein dissertation (https://everydaymusicality.files.wordpress.com/2022/03/gerhardstein-diss-gordon-2001.pdf) Episode 7 “Menu of Meters” (https://everydaymusicality.com/2020/04/14/e01-07-menu-of-meters/) Taking a Reasonable and Honest Look at Tonal Solfege and Rhythm Solfege (https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/taking-a-reasonable-and-honest-look-at-tonal-solfege-and-rhythm-solfege-book-g7452) Discovering Music From the […]
In this episode, I give an overview of the second level of learning in the skill learning sequence: Verbal Association. Mentioned in this episode… Episode 3 on Sequential Learning (https://everydaymusicality.com/2020/02/18/e01-03-what-is-sequential-music-learning/) Episode 9 on Skill Learning Sequence (https://everydaymusicality.com/2020/05/12/e01-09-intro-to-skill-learning-sequence-2/) Episode 33 on Aural/Oral Learning (https://everydaymusicality.com/2021/09/21/e01-33-intro-to-aural-oral/) Episode 34 on Aural/Oral Tonal Skills (https://everydaymusicality.com/2021/10/05/e01-34-tonal-aural-oral-skills/) Episode 35 on Aural/Oral Rhythm […]
In this episode, I give an overview of the second level of learning in the skill learning sequence: Verbal Association. Mentioned in this episode… Episode 3 on Sequential Learning (https://everydaymusicality.com/2020/02/18/e01-03-what-is-sequential-music-learning/) Episode 9 on Skill Learning Sequence (https://everydaymusicality.com/2020/05/12/e01-09-intro-to-skill-learning-sequence-2/) Episode 33 on Aural/Oral Learning (https://everydaymusicality.com/2021/09/21/e01-33-intro-to-aural-oral/) Episode 34 on Aural/Oral Tonal Skills (https://everydaymusicality.com/2021/10/05/e01-34-tonal-aural-oral-skills/) Episode 35 on Aural/Oral Rhythm […]
In this episode, we focus on building audiation in Aeolian tonality. Mentioned in this episode…
In this episode, we focus on building audiation in Aeolian tonality. Mentioned in this episode… “Taste of Tonalities” episode (https://everydaymusicality.com/2020/03/31/e01-06-taste-of-tonalities/) Mixolydian episode (https://everydaymusicality.com/2020/09/15/e01-12-mixolydian-meanderings/) Dorian episode (https://everydaymusicality.com/2020/11/24/e01-17-dabbling-in-dorian/) Phrygian episode (https://everydaymusicality.com/2021/05/18/e01-28-fiddling-with-phrygian/) Lydian episode (https://everydaymusicality.com/2021/09/10/e01-32-leaping-into-lydian/) Music Play (https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/music-play-book-gj236) Skill Learning Sequence episode (https://everydaymusicality.com/2020/05/12/e01-09-intro-to-skill-learning-sequence-2/) “Poor Wayfaring Stranger” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70_3ho_j0yk) “Beat It” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRdxUFDoQe0) “Jolene” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ixrje2rXLMA) Crowd-sourced list of songs in varied […]
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… “Music Learning Theory for Newborn and Young Children” book (https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/music-learning-theory-for-newborn-and-young-children-2013-edition-book-g3487) “Clarity by Comparison and Relationship” book (https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/clarity-by-comparison-and-relationship-book-g7312) “Music Moves for Piano” series (https://www.giamusic.com/products/P-MM_home.cfm) “Keys to Music Learning” podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/keys-to-music-learning/id1547896362) Music […]
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… “Music Learning Theory for Newborn and Young Children” book (https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/music-learning-theory-for-newborn-and-young-children-2013-edition-book-g3487) “Clarity by Comparison and Relationship” book (https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/clarity-by-comparison-and-relationship-book-g7312) “Music Moves for Piano” series (https://www.giamusic.com/products/P-MM_home.cfm) “Keys to Music Learning” podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/keys-to-music-learning/id1547896362) Music […]
In this episode, I talk about setting intentions for our teaching in the New Year. Mentioned in this episode… GIA Publications (www.giamusic.com) Weaving It All Together: A Practical Guide to Applying Gordon's Music Learning Theory in the Elementary General Music Program (https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/weaving-it-all-together-book-g10575) Q & A for MLT: General Music Perspectives on Music Learning Theory (https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/qa-for-mlt-book-g10496) […]
In this episode, I talk about setting intentions for our teaching in the New Year. Mentioned in this episode… GIA Publications (www.giamusic.com) Weaving It All Together: A Practical Guide to Applying Gordon's Music Learning Theory in the Elementary General Music Program (https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/weaving-it-all-together-book-g10575) Q & A for MLT: General Music Perspectives on Music Learning Theory (https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/qa-for-mlt-book-g10496) […]
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… Peepers puppets: Apparently, onewaystreet.com no longer sells these, BUT you can get them directly! (https://peeperspuppets.com) Music Play (https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/music-play-recording-cd426_) Tonal pattern and melodic conversation video (https://youtu.be/9wkGoxiDXkg) Episode 12: “Mixolydian […]
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… Peepers puppets: Apparently, onewaystreet.com no longer sells these, BUT you can get them directly! (https://peeperspuppets.com) Music Play (https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/music-play-recording-cd426_) Tonal pattern and melodic conversation video (https://youtu.be/9wkGoxiDXkg) Episode 12: “Mixolydian […]
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… Gordon Institute for Music Learning (www.giml.org) GIA Publications (www.giamusic.com) Learning Sequences in Music (https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/learning-sequences-in-music-2012-edition-book-g2345) Episode #9: Intro to Skill Learning Sequence (https://everydaymusicality.com/2020/05/12/e01-09-intro-to-skill-learning-sequence-2/) Episode #25: Music Aptitude Testing (https://everydaymusicality.com/2021/04/06/e01-25-music-aptitude-testing-why-and-how/)
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… Gordon Institute for Music Learning (www.giml.org) GIA Publications (www.giamusic.com) Learning Sequences in Music (https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/learning-sequences-in-music-2012-edition-book-g2345) Episode #9: Intro to Skill Learning Sequence (https://everydaymusicality.com/2020/05/12/e01-09-intro-to-skill-learning-sequence-2/) Episode #25: Music Aptitude Testing (https://everydaymusicality.com/2021/04/06/e01-25-music-aptitude-testing-why-and-how/)
In this episode, we focus on rhythm skills learned at the Aural/Oral level of the Skill Learning Sequence. Mentioned in this episode: Weaving It All Together: A Practical Guide to Applying Gordon's Music Learning Theory in the Elementary General Music Program (https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/weaving-it-all-together-book-g10575) GIMl Faculty Hangouts (https://giml.org/pdlc/faculty-hangouts/) Jennifer Bailey Webinar (https://giml.org/new-england-giml-presents-jennifer-bailey/) Q & A for MLT: […]
In this episode, we focus on rhythm skills learned at the Aural/Oral level of the Skill Learning Sequence. Mentioned in this episode: Weaving It All Together: A Practical Guide to Applying Gordon's Music Learning Theory in the Elementary General Music Program (https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/weaving-it-all-together-book-g10575) GIMl Faculty Hangouts (https://giml.org/pdlc/faculty-hangouts/) Jennifer Bailey Webinar (https://giml.org/new-england-giml-presents-jennifer-bailey/) Q & A for MLT: […]
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