Music & Arts Education Professional Learning & Consulting
Listen to this blog post by clicking the player below! Music educators committed to working for equity have a similar vision: Music for Everyone. On the surface, “music for everyone” sounds like a beautiful ideal for our music education spaces, however the question then becomes “how do we actually ensure that music CAN be for … Read more
Listen to this blog post by clicking the player below! A common misconception about Culturally Responsive Music Education is that it’s just about utilizing diverse repertoire. And while this isn’t incorrect, it isn’t the full scope of what Culturally Responsive Music Education is. Culturally Responsive Music Education is a robust approach to teaching music that … Read more
Listen to this blog post by clicking on the player below! In my last post, I shared that my initial career aspiration in music was to become the principal flutist of a major metropolitan symphony orchestra. As I changed my path and decided to go into music education, my first few years of teaching consisted … Read more
Listen to this blog post by clicking on the player below! Culturally Responsive Music classrooms attend to the identities and unique strengths of learners, and also move them towards independent musicianship through skillfully crafted instruction and learning experiences. A key factor in high quality instruction is assessment. Not to be confused with grading, assessment is … Read more
Listen to this blog post by clicking on the player below! A key part of my framework for Culturally Responsive Music Education is the use of rich and diverse musical materials. Our learners need to see themselves reflected in the music we present, they need to see others different from them, and they need to … Read more
Listen to this blog post by clicking the audio player below! An important part of fostering a learner centered, culturally responsive learning environment is intentionally making space for students to make choices about their learning. Not only does student choice improve engagement, but by making space for student choices, teachers are honoring the unique needs … Read more