A Pianist's Guide to Teaching Recreational Music Makers

In this course, participants will learn about teaching Recreational Music Making, business management, curriculum design, and best instructional practices. Course completion time is approx. 10 hours.

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Course Curriculum

Topics include: Origins and philosophy, business practices, curriculum, books, resources, and equipment, expectations and scheduling, lesson plans, practice tools, group dynamics, studio tours, teaching demonstrations, and much more!

1. How to use this course
1. Video: Course Introduction
2. Video Transcript (PDF): Course Introduction
3. Course Syllabus: A Pianist's Guide to Teaching Recreational Music Makers
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4. Welcome Survey
1. Session Contents
2. Video Presentation 1: "The Philosophy of RMM" with Debra Perez
3. Video Transcript 1 (PDF): "The Philosophy of RMM" with Debra Perez
4. Handout for "The Philosophy of RMM" with Debra Perez
5. Video Presentation 2: "RMM and the Future of Music Making" with Brian Chung
6. Video Transcript 2 (PDF): "RMM and the Future of Music Making" with Brian Chung
7. Reading 1: "The Origins and Philosophy of RMM" by Brenda Dillon
8. Reading 2: "My Rewarding Journey with RMM" by Craig Sale
9. Reflection Questions
1. Session Contents
2. Reading 1: "Equipment for Group Piano Classes" by Rebecca Bellelo
3. Reading 2: "Marketing Recreational Music Making Classes" by Amy Perdew
4. Reading 3: "RMM: Frequently Asked Questions" by Rebecca Bellelo
5. Reflection Questions
1. Session Contents
2. Reading 1: "Methods, Books, and Resources" by Rebecca Bellelo and Emily McGree
3. Reading 2: "RMM Curriculums through Concepts" by Rebecca Bellelo
4. Reading 3 (with video links): "Apps That Enhance Group Teaching" by Leila Viss
5. Video: "Student Expectations vs. Teacher Expectations" with Debra Perez
6. Video Transcript (PDF): "Student Expectations vs. Teacher Expectations"" with Debra Perez
7. Reflection Questions
1. Session Contents
2. Reading 1: "RMM Classes: Organizing and Scheduling Your Group Classes" by Rebecca Bellelo
3. Reading 2: "RMM Class Outlines and Lesson Plans" by Emily Book McGree
4. Reading 3: "Practice Tools for the Recreational Musician" by Emily Book McGree
5. Reflection Questions
1. Session Contents
2. Reading 1: "One Group, Many Learning Styles: Engaging All Learners in the Piano Class" by Pamela D. Pike
3. Video Presentation: "Two Heads Are Better Than One: Cooperative Learning and Group Piano Teaching" with Christopher Fisher
4. Video Transcript (PDF): "Cooperative Learning and Group Piano Teaching" with Christopher Fisher
5. Reading 2: "Classroom Management Concepts in RMM Classes" by Emily Book McGree
6. Reflection Questions
1. Session Contents
2. Reading 1: "Teaching Multilevel Group Piano" by Dorla Aparicio
3. Reading 2 (with video links): "The Body and the Beat: Developing Rhythm through Mindful Movement" by Lesley McAllister
4. Video: "How to Teach a Pop Tune in Group Lessons" with Leila Viss
5. Video Transcript (PDF): "How to Teach a Pop Tune in Group Lessons" with Leila Viss
6. Handout 1: How to Teach a Pop Tune in Group Classes by Leila Viss
7. Handout 2: Happy Birthday Lead Sheet by Leila Viss
8. Reading 3: "Gamification in Teaching" by Linda Christensen
9. Reflection Questions
10. Session Resources
1. Session Contents
2. Video 1: "Studio Tour and Multilevel Group Piano" with Dorla Aparicio
3. Video Transcript 1 (PDF): "Studio Tour and Multilevel Group Piano" with Dorla Aparicio
4. Video 2: "Studio Tour" with Amy Perdew
5. Video Transcript 2 (PDF): "Studio Tour" with Amy Perdew
6. Video 3: "New Piece Workout" with Amy Perdew
7. Video Transcript 3 (PDF): "New Piece Workout" with Amy Perdew
8. Video 4: "Creating Musical Experiences" with Debra Perez
9. Video Transcript 4 (PDF): "Creating Musical Experiences" with Debra Perez
10. Reflection Questions
1. Session Contents
2. Video: "Musical Wellness" with Debra Perez
3. Video Transcript (PDF): "Musical Wellness" with Debra Perez
4. Reading 1: "Creating Instructional Videos" by Alejandro Cremaschi
5. Reading 2: "Creating Successful Learning Environments for Students with AD/HD" by Margaret Young
6. Reading 3 (PDF): "Exceptional Learners in Focus: Strategies for Students with ADHD" by Katie Ostrosky
7. Reading 4 (PDF): "ADHD in the Music Studio" by Mitch Grussing
8. Additional Readings about AD/HD
9. Reading 5: "Summer Piano Lessons: Ideas and Inspirations" by Steve Betts et al.
10. Reading 6: "Teaching Group Classes Remotely" by Angela Triandafillou, Trevor Thornton, Rebecca Mergen Pennington, Allison Shinnick Keep, and Esther Hayter
11. Reading 7 (PDF): "Teaching Piano through the Stages of Adulthood" by Thomas Swenson
12. Reading 8 (PDF): "Inclusivity in the College Classroom: Solving the Problem of Participation" by Elizabeth Yao
13. Reading 9 (PDF): "The Pace Dilemma: How to Keep Your Group Students Learning Together and Still Ensure They Thrive Individually" by Melanie Bowes
14. Reading 10 (PDF): "Stacking Engagement Layers to Enhance Group Piano Instruction" by Brenda Wristen
15. Reading 11 (PDF): "Teaching with 'Heart and Soul': Engaging Older Beginners through Rote Teaching" by Hannah Roberts
16. Reflection Questions
17. Session Resources
18. Exit Survey

About this course

$79.00
75 lessons
3 hours of video content
Organized in 8 clearly-defined sessions
Created by leaders in the field of RMM

Course Co-Leaders

Dr. Emily Book McGree, University of Denver; Dr. Rebecca Bellelo, Louisiana State University

Senior Editor: Craig Sale. Course Contributors include: Dorla Pryce Aparicio; Brian Chung; Brenda Dillon; Dr. Christopher Fisher, Ohio University; Amy Perdew; Debra Perez; Dr. Pamela D. Pike, Louisiana State University.

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Testimonials

“I am impressed beyond words! As a ‘pioneer’ of RMM teaching, I found myself yearning for a course like this before I started my journey. I would have given anything to have had something like this when I started.”

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