Audiation in the Wild

Hosts: Eric Rasmussen, PhD in Music Education, Temple University.  Three-year student of Dr. Edwin E. 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. TeachMusicToKids.com Email Dr. Eric: Teac...

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...

See host contact information at the end of these notes. Music Learning and Student Commitment Beau and Eric discussed Beau's consideration of assigning "Mastery" by George Leonard to new students to address impatience in learning. Beau shared his process of conducting initial lessons with potential students before confirming their commitment, acting as a filtering mechanism. They briefly touched o...

Summary Transcribing Solos and Ear Training Beau and Eric discussed the topic of transcribing solos, which often comes up in their audience's questions. They considered whether it was a niche topic or relevant to many people trying to improve their ear training. Beau noted that people who find audiation outside of MLT frequently ask about this practice, suggesting it might be worth discussing. The...

See host contact information below. Musical Notation: Challenges and Insights Beau and Eric discussed the challenges and limitations of musical notation, particularly in capturing elements like swing and accents. They explored how notation can serve as a practical tool for practice and technical development, even when a musician can audiate a piece from memory. The conversation touched on how nota...

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 chall...

See Eric, Ron, and Beau's contact information and links at the end of these Episode Notes. Quick recap The meeting focused on the topic of rhythm teaching and learning, with Ron, Eric, and Beau discussing the Gordon approach to rhythm education. They explored why counting rhythms may not be the most effective way for beginners to learn rhythm, emphasizing the importance of kinesthetic learning and...

See Eric and Beau's contact information at the end of these Episode Notes. NOTE of CLARITY: When Dr. Eric said no one but his students gets it, he is referring to HLS class participants, not the children, although they "get it" too.  Dr. Eric's HLS courses are coming up. Worth repeating because some heavy hitters have said, "If you don't know Harmonic Learning Sequence, you don't know mlt!" Beau a...

See Eric and Beau's contact information at the end of these Episode Notes. NOTES: Summary Eric and Beau discuss adult students' learning experiences with audiation, particularly those who find Beau through his YouTube channel. They explored how adults approach music theory versus practical application, with many students struggling to connect theoretical concepts to actual improvisation. Beau shar...

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Dr. Molly Gebrian's new book: "Learn Faster, Perform Better: A Musician's Guide to the Neuroscience of Practicing" Dr. Gebrian's website: https://www.mollygebrian.com 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:...

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. Teachmusictokids@gmail.com Beau Taillefer - Guitarist (jazz and classical), music educator,...

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. Teachmusictokids@gmail.com Beau Taillefer - Guitarist (jazz and classical), music educator,...

Special Guest: Dr. Terry Bacon tebacon@buffalo.edu 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. Teachmusictokids@gmail.com Beau Taillefer...

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.   Teachmusictokids@gmail.com Beau Taillefer - Guitarist (jazz and classical), music educator...

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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. Teachmusictokids@gmail.com Beau Taillefer - Guitarist (jazz and classical), music educator,...

Guest: Gregory Chase; gregorykchase@gmail.com 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. Teachmusictokids@gmail.com Beau Taillefer - Gu...

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. Teachmusictokids@gmail.com Beau Taillefer - Guitarist (jazz and classical), music educator,...

Special - Dr. Eric's Harmonic Learning Sequence course. Get the details here . $50 off if you mention this podcast episode. Just email Dr. Eric. 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 So...

Episode Notes Special - Dr. Eric's Harmonic Learning Sequence course. Get the details here . 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....

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. Teachmusictokids@gmail.com Beau Taillefer - Guitarist (jazz and classical), music educator,...

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. Teachmusictokids@gmail.com Beau Taillefer - Guitarist (jazz and classical), music educator,...