Heather Nelson Shouldice
Everyday Musicality
This is a music education podcast that discusses Edwin E. Gordon's Music Learning Theory (MLT) and its applications to music teaching and learning. Topics include audiation, music aptitude, sequential music learning, and how MLT can help unlock the inner musician that lives inside of all of us!
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Heather Nelson Shouldice
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Jan 28, 2025
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Episodes
E01.42: Choosing a Tonal Solfege or Rhythm Syllable System 08.03.2022 35:20
In this episode, I talk about choosing a tonal solfege or rhythm syllable system to use in MLT-based instruction. Mentioned in this episode:
E01.41: Intro to Verbal Association 26.02.2022 13:01
In this episode, I give an overview of the second level of learning in the skill learning sequence: Verbal Association. Mentioned in this episode…
E01.40: Aid for Aeolian 08.02.2022 31:05
In this episode, we focus on building audiation in Aeolian tonality. Mentioned in this episode…
E01.39: Chatting With Krista Jadro and Hannah Mayo 25.01.2022 1:04:55
In this episode, I have a conversation with two experts in Music Learning Theory-based piano teaching, Krista Jadro and Hannah Mayo. Mentioned in this episode…
E01.38: New Year’s Intentions 11.01.2022 15:33
In this episode, I talk about setting intentions for our teaching in the New Year. Mentioned in this episode…
E01.37: Bridging to Creativity/Improvisation from Aural/Oral 23.11.2021 32:55
In this episode, we focus on bridging to the Creativity/Improvisation level of inference learning from the Aural/Oral level of the Skill Learning Sequence. Mentioned in this episode…
E01.36: Bridging to Generalization from Aural/Oral 02.11.2021 18:32
In this episode, we focus on bridging to the Generalization level of inference learning from the Aural/Oral level of the Skill Learning Sequence. Mentioned in this episode…
E01.35: Rhythm Aural/Oral Skills 19.10.2021 27:13
In this episode, we focus on rhythm skills learned at the Aural/Oral level of the Skill Learning Sequence. Mentioned in this episode:
[RE-AIR] E01.03: What Is Sequential Music Learning? 14.10.2021 16:24
There have been a LOT of new listeners in the past few weeks so in the next few off-weeks, I’ll be re-airing some old episodes. These will cover key concepts for those new to MLT!
E01.34: Tonal Aural/Oral Skills 05.10.2021 30:04
In this episode, we focus on tonal skills learned at the Aural/Oral level of the Skill Learning Sequence. Mentioned in this episode…
[RE-AIR] E01.02: What is Music Aptitude? 30.09.2021 17:32
There have been a LOT of new listeners in the past few weeks so in the next few off-weeks, I’ll be re-airing some old episodes. These will cover key concepts for those new to MLT!
E01.33: Intro to Aural/Oral 21.09.2021 9:59
In this episode, I give an overview of the first level of learning in the skill learning sequence: Aural/Oral. Mentioned in this episode:
[RE-AIR] E01.01: What Is Audiation? 14.09.2021 16:15
There have been a LOT of new listeners in the past few weeks so in the next few off-weeks, I’ll be re-airing some old episodes. These will cover key concepts for those new to MLT!
E01.32: Leaping Into Lydian 10.09.2021 36:28
In this episode, we focus on building audiation in Lydian tonality. Mentioned in this episode:
E01.31: Special Guests and MORE Exciting News! 24.08.2021 1:12:18
In this episode, I have a conversation with TWO special guests–Jill Reese and Jennifer Bailey–and share some more exciting news! Mentioned in this episode:
E01.30: Exciting News! 10.08.2021 25:22
In this episode, I share some exciting news: MY BOOK IS OUT! Mentioned in this episode:
E01.29: Listener Q & A 08.06.2021 45:49
In this episode, I answer listener questions! Mentioned in this episode:
E01.28: Fiddling With Phrygian 18.05.2021 31:10
In this episode, we focus on building audiation in Phrygian tonality. Mentioned in this episode:
E01.27: Intro to LSAs 04.05.2021 22:20
In this episode, I give an overview of Learning Sequence Activities or LSAs—what are they and how can we use them? Mentioned in this episode:
E01.26: Differentiating Instruction 20.04.2021 26:33
In this episode, I talk about how to individualize instruction on the basis of your students’ tonal and rhythm aptitudes so that they are appropriately challenged and experiencing success. Mentioned in this episode:
E01.25: Music Aptitude Testing — Why and How? 06.04.2021 29:42
In this episode, I talk about music aptitude tests and how they are useful in providing differentiated instruction in music. Mentioned in this episode:
E01.24: Developmental vs. Stabilized Aptitude 23.03.2021 13:30
In this episode, I kick off a mini-series on music aptitude by discussing the two stages of music aptitude and how they are related to brain development. Mentioned in this episode:
E01.23: My MLT Journey 09.03.2021 17:05
In this episode, I share the story of my own journey discovering and using MLT over the past 20 years. Mentioned in this episode:
E01.22: Chatting with Cindy Taggart 23.02.2021 30:34
In this episode, I have a conversation with GIML faculty member and current GIML president, Dr. Cynthia Crump Taggart. Mentioned in the this episode:
E01.21: Musicianship-Building Pt. 2 09.02.2021 29:28
In this episode, we continue our musicianship skill-building and REALLY get into improvisation! Mentioned in this episode:
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