Imitation is learning through
someone else's ears. 

Audiation is learning through
one's own ears.

                                                 --Edwin E. Gordon​

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Introduction Course to Music Learning Theory
​for Piano Teachers

Course Dates
Monday, June 17 - Friday, June 21, 2019
Location
139 Plainsview Drive
​Regina, SK, Canada

This course has completed for this year, if interested in attending a course in the future, please feel free to contact us to get on our list for future workshops and courses.  Email us.

Course Description

This course will provide piano teachers with an opportunity to study Music Learning Theory (MLT) and discover ways to implement the principles of MLT in the piano lesson context.  Music Learning Theory is a framework based on Edwin E. Gordon's research of how we learn and process music when learning music.  Understanding these foundational principles of music education allows students to learn naturally and according to individual musical differences.  This course will explore the importance and role of audiation in piano playing and teaching while facilitating deep learning based on the music potential of every individual.

To learn more about Edwin E. Gordon read his bio here.

​Learning Objectives

• ​Apply principles of Music Learning Theory in piano lessons
• Understand how the brain learns music
• Explore the similarities between learning language and learning music
• Integrate sequential learning skills when teaching and learning new repertoire
• Explore the importance of improvisation in the learning process and gain confidence to integrate it naturally for all levels of ability
• Develop techniques for fostering deep, enduring learning for life-long music understanding and enjoyment

Instructors
     Janna Olson, M.Mus, B.ChM, B.Mus., A.Mus., RMT
     Gregory Chase, Ed.M., B.Mus., ARCT, RMT
Read their bios here.

​Mode of Instruction

• Face-to-face class instruction 
  • Monday to Friday from 8:45 a.m to 4:00 p.m.
• The course will utilize this course website with pre-course reading material

Required Material

• Lowe, M.  Music Moves for Piano: Rhythm and Tonal Patterns from the Pattern CD. Chicago: GIA Publications
• Lowe, M. Music Moves for Piano: Pattern CD. Chicago: GIA Publications
• Bring any related Music Learning Theory books you own.

​Course Tuition:
     Registration Fee (non-refundable): $20.00 - Due at the time of registration
     Tuition Fee: $380 - due by May 1, 2019

You may register for the course here.