NotesFromTheStaff

What are the different types of memory? What are schemas? What are the implications of each for how we teach music theory?

Dr. Stefanie Dickinson, a contributing author of The Routledge Companion to Music Theory Pedagogy, shares music theory games that she uses in her classroom.

Six tips from our chat with Dr. Melissa Hoag on making music theory fundamentals musical, fun and relevant.

In the history of educational psychology, there’s plenty of evidence that supports learning through play. Jed Dearybury joins us to talk about how bringing play into classrooms – no matter the age or level – leads to deeper, more engaged and more joyful learning.

Rhythm counting systems: what they are, how we use them, and why might we choose one over another.

Five quick points from our conversation with veteran music educator Denise Eaton, who shares a plethora of tips on how to teach sightsinging in choral rehearsals, gleaned from her nearly thirty years of leading high school choirs.

What is perfect pitch and why do some people have it when others don't? How does it work and is it possible to learn it? In this episode, Dr. Elizabeth West Marvin answers these questions and more.