Notes:
In Part 1 of a two-part series, Eric and Beau discuss the role and teaching of music notation, emphasizing its importance and the need for context in music learning. They explored how notation can serve as a bridge between audiation and physical performance, highlighting the benefits of starting with familiar tunes and establishing tonal and harmonic contexts. They also touched on the challenges of traditional music education methods and the potential for incorporating MLT principles to enhance learning. The conversation included examples from personal experiences and historical musicians to illustrate different approaches to notation and its integration into a sound music education.
Hosts:
Eric Rasmussen, PhD in Music Education, Temple University. Three-year student of Dr. Edwin Gordon.
Chair, Early Childhood Music, Peabody Preparatory, Johns Hopkins University
Author of Harmonic Learning Sequence curriculum:
Dr. Eric's Book of Songs and Chants including Harmonic Learning Sequence. See Dr. Eric's course schedule and register here.
Email Dr. Eric: Teachmusictokids@gmail.com
Beau Taillefer - Guitarist (jazz and classical), music educator, intellectual
https://www.youtube.com/@beautaillefermusic
https://www.beautaillefer.ca
Email Beau: info@beautaillefer.ca
