Welcome to the
Introduction to Music Learning Theory Online Workshop
On this page you will find a tentative schedule and topics, along with handouts which you can download for each weekend.
Schedule and Topics
Please note the topics may change as we progress throughout the workshop.
Please note the topics may change as we progress throughout the workshop.
WEEKEND #1: April 3 & 4, 2020
FRIDAY: April 3, 2020
2:00 - 3:30 p.m. DST
2:00 - 3:30 p.m. DST
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Handouts for Session
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Workshop Videos of Friday April 3, 2020
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What is Music Learning Theory?
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Brief History of Gordon and MLT
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Psychology Involved in MLT
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SATURDAY: April 4, 2020
9:30 - 11:30 a.m. DST
9:30 - 11:30 a.m. DST
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Topics
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Handouts for Sessions
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Workshop Videos of Saturday morning, April 4, 2020
I'm having great trouble uploading this video to this website. Click on the link below to access the video:
Video of Morning Session
I'm having great trouble uploading this video to this website. Click on the link below to access the video:
Video of Morning Session
Links to items that came up in the session:
Audie - A Game for Understanding and Analyzing Your Child's Music Skills, Age 3-4
(if you order this, be sure to see what it comes with, as it use to be a cassette tape)
Online Music Aptitude Tests of PMMA, IMMA, and AMMA
Gia Music Assessment
This page will give you an example of a couple of the online versions
(if you order this, be sure to see what it comes with, as it use to be a cassette tape)
Online Music Aptitude Tests of PMMA, IMMA, and AMMA
Gia Music Assessment
This page will give you an example of a couple of the online versions
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Saturday, April 4, 2020
2:00 - 3:30 p.m. DST Topics:
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Workshop Videos of Saturday afternoon, April 4, 2020
I was having trouble getting this uploaded (for whatever reason), so this is unedited. Feel free to start the video around the 5:00 minute mark to skip over all the chit chat at the beginning. Sorry for the gallery view for the demonstration - next time I'll be sure to spotlight my camera so the image is bigger. We will be many more demonstrations throughout the entire series.
WEEKEND #2: APRIL 17 & 18, 2020
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FRIDAY: April 17, 2020
2:00 - 3:30 p.m. DST Topics:
Session Video
Use this link to veiw the video. drive.google.com/file/d/1bd0-nIWfHJ31OHqJv6NZSP6_3-shPDQ9/view?usp=sharing |
Please note that the Major Tonal Patterns I and V have been revised from our last session. If you downloaded the previous ones you may prefer to download the revised versions - sorry about that.
Here is the chapter Rochelle mentioned in the afternoon session
Please ignore my underlining and markings/scribbles.
Administering Learning Sequence Activities:
With the following files you may wish to wait to print these until we go through them in the session - this may help determine which files you do want to use and print. However, feel free to do download these to your computer so you have them.
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SATURDAY: April 18, 2020
9:30 - 11:30 a.m. DST Topics:
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Saturday Morning, April 18 Video - Part 1
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Saturday Morning, April 18 - Part 2
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SATURDAY, April 18, 2020:
2:00 - 3:30 p.m. DST Topics:
Video of Saturday Afternoon's Session
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Christopher Azzara - Improvisation Tedx Talk
The following three videos are Chris Azzara talking about improvisation. Chris teaches at Eastman (partially retired) and is a huge name in regard to Music Learning Theory and Improvisation. The first video is the one I referred to in the afternoon lecture. All three of these videos are well worth the watch.
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WEEKEND #3: April 24 & 25, 2020
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FRIDAY: April 24, 2020
2:00 - 3:30 p.m. DST Topics:
Video of Friday, April 24, 2020 Session
To view the video click here.
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NOTE: You may have already printed these from the weekend of April 17-18. Don't feel you need to print these, you may want to wait until you know you will use these.
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SATURDAY: April 25, 2020
9:30 - 11:30 a.m. DST Topics:
This is a link to a webpage that takes the piece, "Classical Dance" through the various stages of learning. This was spread over a number of weeks/lessons with students.
Click here to access the webpage Saturday, April 25, 2020 morning session
To view the video click here.
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2:00 - 3:30 p.m. DST
Topics:
Saturday, April 25, 2020 afternoon session
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Resources
Books on Music Learning Theory
The Ways Children Learn Music by Eric Bluestine
This is an easy read - easier than reading Gordon's writing. Eric breaks MLT down in a way that is easier to understand. I had shared the one chapter with you - Rhythm Syntax. Some of the things says wouldn't necessarily be exactly considered MLT but overall, it is worth reading. I know this was one of the first books I read and then moved to the others.
Item # G-5480 $17.95 USD (GIA Publications) Here is the direct link to the book: https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/ways-children-learn-music-book-g5480elSearchTerm=Bluestine
Music Learning Theory for Newborn and Young Children - 2013 edition by Edwin E. Gordon
This explains Preparatory Audiation. While this is a very good book, it is a dense book. I would recommend you buy the Music Play book first (see below) and then read this book. This is more detailed than the Music Play and really explains Preparatory Audiation in detail.
Item #: 6-3487 $28.95 USD - GIA Publications. Here is the direct link to the book:
https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/music-learning-theory-for-newborn-and-young-children-2013-edition-book-g3487
Learning Sequences in Music - 2012 Edition by Edwin E. Gordon
This is considered "the" book on MLT. Very thorough, very dense reading. Gordon's writing isn't the easiest to read, but this is really the master of all his books in regard to MLT.
Item #: G-2345 $44.50 USD - GIA Publications. Here is the direct link to the book:
https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/learning-sequences-in-music-2012-edition-book-g2345
The Ways Children Learn Music by Eric Bluestine
This is an easy read - easier than reading Gordon's writing. Eric breaks MLT down in a way that is easier to understand. I had shared the one chapter with you - Rhythm Syntax. Some of the things says wouldn't necessarily be exactly considered MLT but overall, it is worth reading. I know this was one of the first books I read and then moved to the others.
Item # G-5480 $17.95 USD (GIA Publications) Here is the direct link to the book: https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/ways-children-learn-music-book-g5480elSearchTerm=Bluestine
Music Learning Theory for Newborn and Young Children - 2013 edition by Edwin E. Gordon
This explains Preparatory Audiation. While this is a very good book, it is a dense book. I would recommend you buy the Music Play book first (see below) and then read this book. This is more detailed than the Music Play and really explains Preparatory Audiation in detail.
Item #: 6-3487 $28.95 USD - GIA Publications. Here is the direct link to the book:
https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/music-learning-theory-for-newborn-and-young-children-2013-edition-book-g3487
Learning Sequences in Music - 2012 Edition by Edwin E. Gordon
This is considered "the" book on MLT. Very thorough, very dense reading. Gordon's writing isn't the easiest to read, but this is really the master of all his books in regard to MLT.
Item #: G-2345 $44.50 USD - GIA Publications. Here is the direct link to the book:
https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/learning-sequences-in-music-2012-edition-book-g2345
Music Moves for Piano Books
For those wanting to buy books for teaching piano, these books will get you started.
You can order the above books directly from Marilyn, she gives a discount to teachers. I also see that as of right now she is having a sale on. You can access her website at: https://www.musicmovesforpiano.com/home/
As I mentioned before, if you order these, once you get them, give me a shout and I can help you coordinate these, or if there are a few interested then we could spend half a day together to go through them).
For those wanting to buy books for teaching piano, these books will get you started.
- Keyboard Games A - these will work well for 5 yos. This more about keyboard geography, building a good playing technique, and acculturation.
- Keyboard Games B - these will work well for 5 and 6 yos. This more about keyboard geography, building a good playing technique, and acculturation.
- Keyboard Games Teacher's Guide - you will need the teacher's guide, you can't teach this without the teacher's guide.
- Music Moves for Piano Student Book 1 - designed for 6 yo, however, if you have an older student you can start them in Unit 10, as you do go back and review the previous units. I started a 10 yo in this (at Unit 10) in September of this year and we are now in Book 2, so depending on the student you can move quickly.
- Music Moves for Piano Teacher's Guide 1 - again you can't teach this without the teacher's guide.
- Rhythm and Tonal Patterns from the Pattern CD - these are for the pattern instruction (formal instruction or LSA)
- Pattern CD - these are the patterns. I do get students to buy this and then I give them the links to the tracks on my Google Drive, which Marilyn has given me permission to do.
You can order the above books directly from Marilyn, she gives a discount to teachers. I also see that as of right now she is having a sale on. You can access her website at: https://www.musicmovesforpiano.com/home/
As I mentioned before, if you order these, once you get them, give me a shout and I can help you coordinate these, or if there are a few interested then we could spend half a day together to go through them).
Preparatory Audiation - Early Childhood Music
These are highly recommended for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. This can be purchased from GIA Publications Inc.
Link to their website: https://www.giamusic.com/store/music-education
Music Play: The Early Childhood Music Curriculum, Guide for Parents, Teachers, and Caregivers is an innovative, complete, full-color book and CD resource for early childhood music classes. Many songs and chants for children along with age appropriate activities. I use many of these songs and chants in my teaching of young children. This is a really good book to get you started.
Item#: G-J236 $44.95 USD - GIA Publications Here is the direct link:
https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/music-play-book-gj236
Music Learning Theory for Newborn and Young Children - 2013 edition by Edwin E. Gordon
This explains Preparatory Audiation. While this is a very good book, it is a dense book. I would recommend you buy the Music Play book first (see below) and then read this book. This is more detailed than the Music Play and really explains Preparatory Audiation in detail.
Item #: 6-3487 $28.95 USD - GIA Publications. Here is the direct link to the book:
https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/music-learning-theory-for-newborn-and-young-children-2013-edition-book-g3487
A few CDs which are really good for them to listen to. Lots of different tonalities, meters, professional recorded. I see now they also have some of these as mp3 Albums that you would be able to download.
Don Gato - G-J201CD $15.95 USD
X-J20100 MP3 $12.95 USD
Simple Gifts - G-J229CD $15.95
X-J22900 MP# $12.95 USD
You Are my Sunshine - G-J199CD $15.95
X-J19900 $12.95
These are highly recommended for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. This can be purchased from GIA Publications Inc.
Link to their website: https://www.giamusic.com/store/music-education
Music Play: The Early Childhood Music Curriculum, Guide for Parents, Teachers, and Caregivers is an innovative, complete, full-color book and CD resource for early childhood music classes. Many songs and chants for children along with age appropriate activities. I use many of these songs and chants in my teaching of young children. This is a really good book to get you started.
Item#: G-J236 $44.95 USD - GIA Publications Here is the direct link:
https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/music-play-book-gj236
Music Learning Theory for Newborn and Young Children - 2013 edition by Edwin E. Gordon
This explains Preparatory Audiation. While this is a very good book, it is a dense book. I would recommend you buy the Music Play book first (see below) and then read this book. This is more detailed than the Music Play and really explains Preparatory Audiation in detail.
Item #: 6-3487 $28.95 USD - GIA Publications. Here is the direct link to the book:
https://www.giamusic.com/store/resource/music-learning-theory-for-newborn-and-young-children-2013-edition-book-g3487
A few CDs which are really good for them to listen to. Lots of different tonalities, meters, professional recorded. I see now they also have some of these as mp3 Albums that you would be able to download.
Don Gato - G-J201CD $15.95 USD
X-J20100 MP3 $12.95 USD
Simple Gifts - G-J229CD $15.95
X-J22900 MP# $12.95 USD
You Are my Sunshine - G-J199CD $15.95
X-J19900 $12.95
MLT Related Facebook Groups/Pages
These are the various MLT groups that I have liked/subscribed to. Some are more active than others.
MTL Canada: https://www.facebook.com/groups/824765130969255/
Currently we're pretty small but hopefully with time we'll grow and a way to connect to other Canadian teachers interested in MLT. There isn't a whole lot of activity on this page, yet.
ECM, EGM-MLT Teachers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ECM.EGM.MLT.Teachers/
This group is for Early Childhood Music & Elementary General Music Teachers who are implementing MLT into their curriculum. Often teachers will share resources, songs, etc.
Edwin E Gordon and Music Learning Theory for Piano Teachers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1980093678916335/
The initial intent of this group was meant as an introduction to piano teachers and MLT, however, some of the discussion gets pretty deep at times due to some of us who are on this page. If you do sign up, let them know you took a workshop with me.
Music Moves for Piano Teachers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/274742982632416/
This is specific to using Music Moves for Piano by Marilyn Lowe. If you do subscribe to this group do mention you took a workshop with me.
MLT Classroom Music Teachers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/245675515451058/
I will often get "ideas" from this page for teaching.
Jump Right In: The Instrumental Series: https://www.facebook.com/groups/140972842671503/
Probably followed by band teachers, etc, although I do find it of value to read the questions and comments, as all things MLT can be transferred to other instruments.
These are the various MLT groups that I have liked/subscribed to. Some are more active than others.
MTL Canada: https://www.facebook.com/groups/824765130969255/
Currently we're pretty small but hopefully with time we'll grow and a way to connect to other Canadian teachers interested in MLT. There isn't a whole lot of activity on this page, yet.
ECM, EGM-MLT Teachers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ECM.EGM.MLT.Teachers/
This group is for Early Childhood Music & Elementary General Music Teachers who are implementing MLT into their curriculum. Often teachers will share resources, songs, etc.
Edwin E Gordon and Music Learning Theory for Piano Teachers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1980093678916335/
The initial intent of this group was meant as an introduction to piano teachers and MLT, however, some of the discussion gets pretty deep at times due to some of us who are on this page. If you do sign up, let them know you took a workshop with me.
Music Moves for Piano Teachers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/274742982632416/
This is specific to using Music Moves for Piano by Marilyn Lowe. If you do subscribe to this group do mention you took a workshop with me.
MLT Classroom Music Teachers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/245675515451058/
I will often get "ideas" from this page for teaching.
Jump Right In: The Instrumental Series: https://www.facebook.com/groups/140972842671503/
Probably followed by band teachers, etc, although I do find it of value to read the questions and comments, as all things MLT can be transferred to other instruments.
MLT Related Websites
GIML: The Gordon Institute for Music Learning: https://giml.org/
This is the official Gordon and MLT website. Anyone is allowed to become a GIML Member, which then gives you access to official GIML Facebook Group as well.
Music Moves for Piano: https://www.musicmovesforpiano.com/home/
The official website of Music Moves for Piano by Marilyn Lowe
GIA Publications: https://www.giamusic.com/store/music-education
The main distributor of MLT related publications.
GIML: The Gordon Institute for Music Learning: https://giml.org/
This is the official Gordon and MLT website. Anyone is allowed to become a GIML Member, which then gives you access to official GIML Facebook Group as well.
Music Moves for Piano: https://www.musicmovesforpiano.com/home/
The official website of Music Moves for Piano by Marilyn Lowe
GIA Publications: https://www.giamusic.com/store/music-education
The main distributor of MLT related publications.
