Course curriculum

  • 1

    Navigating the Course

    • How to use this course
  • 2

    Welcome to A Pianist's Guide to Teaching Recreational Music Makers

  • 3

    Session 1: An Introduction to Recreational Music Making

    • Session Contents

    • Video Presentation 1: "The Philosophy of RMM" with Debra Perez

    • Video Transcript 1 (PDF): "The Philosophy of RMM" with Debra Perez

    • Handout for "The Philosophy of RMM" with Debra Perez

    • Reading 1: "The Origins and Philosophy of RMM" by Brenda Dillon

    • Reading 2: "My Rewarding Journey with RMM" by Craig Sale

    • Video Presentation 2: "RMM and the Future of Music Making" with Brian Chung

    • Video Transcript 2 (PDF): "RMM and the Future of Music Making" with Brian Chung

    • Reflection Questions
  • 4

    Session 2: RMM Business Practices

    • Session Contents

    • Reading 1: "Equipment for Group Piano Classes" by Rebecca Bellelo

    • Reading 2: "Marketing Recreational Music Making Classes" by Amy Perdew

    • Reading 3: "RMM: Frequently Asked Questions" by Rebecca Bellelo

    • Reflection Questions
  • 5

    Session 3: Curriculum

    • Session Contents

    • Reading 1: "Methods, Books, and Resources" by Rebecca Bellelo and Emily McGree

    • Reading 2: "RMM Curriculums through Concepts" by Rebecca Bellelo

    • Reading 3 (with video links): "Apps That Enhance Group Teaching" by Leila Viss

    • Video: "Student Expectations vs. Teacher Expectations" with Debra Perez

    • Video Transcript (PDF): "Student Expectations vs. Teacher Expectations"" with Debra Perez

    • Reflection Questions
  • 6

    Session 4: Nuts and Bolts

    • Session Contents

    • Reading 1: "RMM Classes: Organizing and Scheduling Your Group Classes" by Rebecca Bellelo

    • Reading 2: "RMM Class Outlines and Lesson Plans" by Emily Book McGree

    • Reading 3: "Practice Tools for the Recreational Musician" by Emily Book McGree

    • Reflection Questions
  • 7

    Session 5: Group Dynamics and Classroom Management

    • Session Contents

    • Reading 1: "One Group, Many Learning Styles: Engaging All Learners in the Piano Class" by Pamela D. Pike

    • Video Presentation: "Two Heads Are Better Than One: Cooperative Learning and Group Piano Teaching" with Christopher Fisher

    • Video Transcript (PDF): "Cooperative Learning and Group Piano Teaching" with Christopher Fisher

    • Reading 2: "Classroom Management Concepts in RMM Classes" by Emily Book McGree

    • Reflection Questions
  • 8

    Session 6: Teaching Strategies for Common Topics

    • Session Contents

    • Reading 1: "Teaching Multilevel Group Piano" by Dorla Aparicio

    • Reading 2 (with video links): "The Body and the Beat: Developing Rhythm through Mindful Movement" by Lesley McAllister

    • Video: "How to Teach a Pop Tune in Group Lessons" with Leila Viss

    • Video Transcript (PDF): "How to Teach a Pop Tune in Group Lessons" with Leila Viss

    • Handout 1: How to Teach a Pop Tune in Group Classes by Leila Viss

    • Handout 2: Happy Birthday Lead Sheet by Leila Viss

    • Reading 3: "Gamification in Teaching" by Linda Christensen

    • Reflection Questions

    • Session Resources
  • 9

    Session 7: RMM in Action

    • Session Contents

    • Video 1: "Studio Tour and Multilevel Group Piano" with Dorla Aparicio

    • Video Transcript 1 (PDF): "Studio Tour and Multilevel Group Piano" with Dorla Aparicio

    • Video 2: "Studio Tour" with Amy Perdew

    • Video Transcript 2 (PDF): "Studio Tour" with Amy Perdew

    • Video 3: "New Piece Workout" with Amy Perdew

    • Video Transcript 3 (PDF): "New Piece Workout" with Amy Perdew

    • Video 4: "Creating Musical Experiences" with Debra Perez

    • Video Transcript 4 (PDF): "Creating Musical Experiences" with Debra Perez

    • Reflection Questions
  • 10

    Session 8: Additional Resources

    • Session Contents

    • Video: "Musical Wellness" with Debra Perez

    • Video Transcript (PDF): "Musical Wellness" with Debra Perez

    • Reading 1: "Creating Instructional Videos" by Alejandro Cremaschi

    • Reading 2: "Creating Successful Learning Environments for Students with AD/HD" by Margaret Young

    • Reading 3 (PDF): "Exceptional Learners in Focus: Strategies for Students with ADHD" by Katie Ostrosky

    • Reading 4 (PDF): "ADHD in the Music Studio" by Mitch Grussing

    • Additional Readings about AD/HD

    • Reading 5: "Summer Piano Lessons: Ideas and Inspirations" by Steve Betts et al.

    • Reading 6: "Teaching Group Classes Remotely" by Angela Triandafillou, Trevor Thornton, Rebecca Mergen Pennington, Allison Shinnick Keep, and Esther Hayter

    • Reading 7 (PDF): "Teaching Piano through the Stages of Adulthood" by Thomas Swenson

    • Reading 8 (PDF): "Inclusivity in the College Classroom: Solving the Problem of Participation" by Elizabeth Yao

    • Reading 9 (PDF): "The Pace Dilemma: How to Keep Your Group Students Learning Together and Still Ensure They Thrive Individually" by Melanie Bowes

    • Reading 10 (PDF): "Stacking Engagement Layers to Enhance Group Piano Instruction" by Brenda Wristen

    • Reading 11 (PDF): "Teaching with 'Heart and Soul': Engaging Older Beginners through Rote Teaching" by Hannah Roberts

    • Reflection Questions

    • Session Resources

    • Exit Survey