Course curriculum

  • 1

    Navigating the Course

    • How to use this course
  • 2

    Welcome to Teaching Musical Concepts

    • Course Introduction

    • Welcome Survey
  • 3

    Session 1: Concept Preparation

    • Session Contents

    • Video Lecture: "Concept Preparation" with Craig Sale, Part 1

    • Video Lecture: "Concept Preparation" with Craig Sale, Part 2

    • Video Lecture: "Concept Preparation" with Craig Sale, Part 3

    • Video Lecture: "Concept Preparation" with Craig Sale, Part 4

    • Transcript: "Concept Preparation" (complete) with Craig Sale

    • Handout: "Concept Preparation" by Craig Sale

    • Demonstration Video (with accompanying text) 1: "Eighth Notes" with Amy Glennon

    • Demonstration video (with accompanying text) 2: "Sharps and Flats" with Sara Ernst

    • Demonstration video (with accompanying text) 7: "Scale Preparation" with Steven Brundage

    • Reflection Activity
  • 4

    Session 2: Reaching Generalization

    • Session Contents

    • Reading 1: "Nature Is a Model Teacher" by Richard Chronister

    • Reading 2: "I’ve Got It! Planning for Mastery in the Piano Lesson" by Dr. Sara Ernst

    • Reflection Activity
  • 5

    Session 3: New Concept Introduction

    • Session Contents

    • Reading: "To Play and To Study, the Thrill of Discovery" by Sara Ernst

    • Video demonstration (with accompanying text) 1: "Discovering Intervals on the Staff" with Sara Ernst

    • Video demonstration (with accompanying text) 2: "Half Steps and Sharps" with Amy Glennon

    • Video demonstration (with accompanying text) 3: "Playing Thirds" with Amy Glennon

    • Video demonstration (with accompanying text) 4: "Note Accuracy and Hand Position" with Janet Hart

    • Music Featured in Teaching Demonstrations

    • Reflection Activity

    • Exit Survey