Keys to Music Learning
Getting to know Garik Pedersen: Part 2
In Part 2 of our chat with Gary Pederson, we discuss his journey with Marilyn Lowe. He recounts meeting Marilyn at Missouri State University after a horseback riding accident, where she took over his classes, and how they collaborated on creating a preparatory department with music classes for young children. He also discusses the evolution of his teaching methods and the importance of audiation-based instruction, expressing optimism for its future. Support Keys to Music Learning through the ...
Getting to know Garik Pedersen: Part 1
Gary Pederson, a Steinway artist and former professor at Eastern Michigan University, shares his journey into music learning theory (MLT) and emphasizes the importance of audiation in teaching. He recounts his early musical experiences, including informal learning and formal lessons. Pederson also discusses the practical application of MLT with advanced students, focusing on memory and memorization, and the overuse of music notation, referencing Guido of Arezzo's historical context. Support K...
Notational Audiation: Deep Dive with Sarah Boyd
Sarah Boyd joins Keys to Music Learning to discuss emergent music literacy, notational audiation, and effective strategies for teaching reading and writing with an audiation-based approach. In this episode, we discuss: Sarah’s journey into researching music literacyHow emergent music literacy prepares students for notationKey research findings on notational audiation and its cognitive processesThe role of keyboard feel in the reading and writing processPractical activities for introducing not...
Getting to know Eric Bluestine, author of The Ways Children Learn Music: Part 2
Eric Bluestine returns to discuss the concept of partial synthesis and its crucial role in Music Learning Theory. He breaks down common misconceptions, explains how patterns connect to real music, and offers insights into fostering creativity and generalization in students. This conversation dives deep into the philosophy behind MLT and provides practical applications for piano teachers. • Understanding partial synthesis and why it matters • Addressing misconceptions about Music Learning Theo...
Getting to know Eric Bluestine, author of The Ways Children Learn Music: Part I
Eric Bluestine shares his journey from vibrant public school music educator to private piano instructor, delving into the lessons learned along the way. The conversation focuses on adaptability in teaching methods, the importance of Music Learning Theory, and Eric's experiences writing a foundational book for music educators. • Eric’s transition from public education to private lessons • Reflecting on the challenges faced in music teaching • The limitations of traditional page-by-page lea...
Keyboard Technique: Deep Dive with Scarlette Kerr and Celeste Watson Part 3
In the third and final deep dive into keyboard technique, Scarlette Kerr and Celeste Watson share heartwarming stories about their experiences with Marilyn Lowe, the creator of Music Moves for Piano. They also emphasize the benefits of incorporating group musicianship and choir into piano lessons, helping students progress faster and more holistically. By combining private lessons with group sessions, they foster technical development, aural skills, and social bonds, creating a dynamic, suppo...
Keyboard Technique: Deep Dive with Scarlette Kerr and Celeste Watson Part 2
Hannah and Krista continue their discussion with Celeste Watson and Scarlette Kerr, highlighting the significance of blending audiation, biomechanics, and research-based methods in piano teaching, emphasizing a growth mindset and the patience needed to see long-term benefits. Scarlette's Webinars The Embodiment of Rhythmic Audiation at the Piano Technique and Young Beginners : Development of motor skills and application to Keyboard Games The Technique Checklist: Sequencing Tips to Monitor an...
Keyboard Technique: Deep Dive with Scarlette Kerr and Celeste Watson Part 1
After a summer off, we're back with a technical development deep dive. This episode, part 1 of 3, features a discussion centered around piano pedagogy, injury-preventative techniques, and Music Learning Theory (MLT). Hannah and Krista were delighted to speak with piano educators Scarlette Kerr and Celeste Watson, who share insights from their experiences and training in the Gordon Institute of Music Learning (GIML) and the Lister-Sink Injury Preventative Keyboard Technique program. Scarlett...
Music Moves for Piano: Deep Dive with Janna Olson Part 1
In this deep dive into the Music Moves for Piano curriculum, Krista and Hannah talk with Janna Olson, a veteran Music Moves teacher, about Marilyn Lowe's understanding of the skills needed to play repertoire and develop a love for music making, what exactly is high level music making, broadening the perspective of the piano teaching journey and the possibilities for students, and separating oneself from the "polished performance" goal of our culture. Links: Alberta Piano Teachers Association...
Neuroscience: Deep dive with Gregory Chase Part 2
In Part 2 of our episode with Gregory Chase, we dive into the neuroscience research that validates audiation based-music lessons. Everything from the science of BAH and BUM, the importance of rhythm in the first months of life, why it's important to sing songs many times in the same keyality and in various tonalities and meters, and why students make the same mistakes over and over and how we can support them. Support Keys to Music Learning through the Keys to Music Learning Community! ...
Neuroscience: Deep dive with Gregory Chase Part 1
In part 1 of this deep dive, Gregory Chase joins Krista and Hannah to discuss how neuroscience can help us understand how children learn music, including structuring lesson time, the importance of first three years, and the impact of hormones on learning. How the Brain Learns - David Sousa Bright from the Start - Jill Stamm Boy Smarts - Barry McDonald Support Keys to Music Learning through the Keys to Music Learning Community! Join us on Facebook! Introduction to Audiation-based Piano...
Season 3 is coming!
We are so excited to begin Season 3 of Keys to Music Learning! In this intro, Hannah and Krista discuss their summer highlights and the focus of the upcoming season. If you'd like to support the podcast, we'd love to have you join the community! Support Keys to Music Learning through the Keys to Music Learning Community! Join us on Facebook! Introduction to Audiation-based Piano Instruction and Music Moves for Piano Ready to learn more about audiation-based piano instruction and Music Moves...
Community Chat with Jenny Fisher (Part 2)
In this episode, Jenny talks to Krista and Hannah about her class piano at Eastern Michigan University, including how Music Learning Theory has changed their performances and the structure and books she uses in class. Webinar Links Movement Motivators Make Way for Play Support Keys to Music Learning through the Keys to Music Learning Community! Join us on Facebook! Introduction to Audiation-based Piano Instruction and Music Moves for Piano Ready to learn more about audiation-based piano in...
Community Chat with Jenny Fisher (Part 1)
In this episode, Hannah and Krista talk to Jenny Fisher about her background and audiation journey. Jenny teaches functional piano classes for music majors/minors and group piano pedagogy at Eastern Michigan University and serves on the piano faculty for GIML (Gordon Institute for Music Learning). Support Keys to Music Learning through the Keys to Music Learning Community! Join us on Facebook! Introduction to Audiation-based Piano Instruction and Music Moves for Piano Ready to learn more ab...
Q&A with Krista and Hannah (Part 2)
In this episode, Hannah and Krista tackle questions talk about transitioning students to an audiation-based approach, reading ad writing music, and accelerated pacing of lesson plans. Video Overlapping Music Moves lessons with checklists Support Keys to Music Learning through the Keys to Music Learning Community! Join us on Facebook! Introduction to Audiation-based Piano Instruction and Music Moves for Piano Ready to learn more about audiation-based piano instruction and Music Moves for Pi...
Q&A with Krista and Hannah (Part 1)
In this episode, Hannah and Krista answer questions from the the Facebook community! Topics include: books to get when first starting with Music Moves for Piano, what the mysterious "Create with TP" really means, and tips for recitals when students are in Keyboard Games and beyond. Links: Music Moves for Piano Books for getting started (Teacher's books and Student books) Keyboard Games Teacher's Edition Keyboard Games Student Book A (and B optional) Book 1 Teacher's Lesson Plans Student Book...
Community Chat with Greg Chase (Part 3)
Our final episode with Gregory Chase explores advice for new teachers (remember...FIBAS), music aptitude testing, and Ars Nova, Greg's extensive resource for teaching notational audiation. Music Learning Theory for Newborn and Young Children, by Edwin Gordon An Overview of Music Aptitude, a free mini-webinar by Janna Olson Ars Nova de Audiation, resources by Gregory Chase Support Keys to Music Learning through the Keys to Music Learning Community! Join us on Facebook! Introduction to Audia...
Community Chat with Greg Chase (Part 2)
In this episode, we welcome back Greg Chase to talk about how he jumped into Music Moves for Piano, including his challenges and successes. Greg also discusses the importance of early childhood music, how neuroscience supports Gordon’s research, and the important tie between Music Learning Theory, auditory processing disorder, and language acquisition. Support Keys to Music Learning through the Keys to Music Learning Community! Join us on Facebook! Introduction to Audiation-based Piano...
Community Chat with Greg Chase (Part 1)
We are so happy to have Gregory Chase as our next community chat guest, a piano instructor and researcher from Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. Greg maintains a piano teaching studio of around 20 students, of all ages and levels and has developed a comprehensive website to assist students in notational audiation. In this episode, he shares his musical background and how his interest in how children learn led him to discovering Music Learning Theory (with a chance encounter with our friend and la...
Community Chat with Janna Olson (Part 3)
In this episode, Janna shares her advice for new teachers, including overcoming the initial struggles, fearlessly stepping into musicianship development, enjoying the process, and how Dr. Gordon advised her to handle the overwhelm. Janna also talks about her thoughts on bringing music to life and her favorite thing about teaching using an audiation-based approach to piano teaching. Book Learning Sequences in Music, by Edwin E. Gordon Webinars Beyond the Notes: An enriched aural approach to ...
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