Musicianship
Musicianship is the full set of skills and knowledges that are needed for musical creation. As a music educator, it is important for me to always continue developing these skills and learning more about my craft so that I may shape my lessons to fit the needs of my learners. Skills I have developed which in turn provide me with musical knowledges include my personal vocal growth, ensemble conducting techniques, my analysis and use of musical notation both traditional and non-traditional, and learning how to research information surrounding a composer and the culture surrounding a piece for a deeper understanding of it. I have found the skills involved with using and creating notation beyond the western tradition poses itself as a microcosm for adapting to student culture as an educator as well as the constantly evolving music culture.
There is a level of attention to new musical technologies and theoretical techniques that both students and teachers can use to connect music to the world beyond classical western tradition. Using these skills can bring an understanding and meaning of music to students who would not normally feel comfortable or welcomed into a music education classroom. It is a personal goal of mine to give students the tools they need to understand and connect to music, through giving learners the opportunity to learn in their own way.
I intend to provide a well-rounded education for my students by meeting them where they are at in their own musical journey. I can give students the growth mindset needed to create beautiful music and feel at ease where they begin their own journeys from.
There is a level of attention to new musical technologies and theoretical techniques that both students and teachers can use to connect music to the world beyond classical western tradition. Using these skills can bring an understanding and meaning of music to students who would not normally feel comfortable or welcomed into a music education classroom. It is a personal goal of mine to give students the tools they need to understand and connect to music, through giving learners the opportunity to learn in their own way.
I intend to provide a well-rounded education for my students by meeting them where they are at in their own musical journey. I can give students the growth mindset needed to create beautiful music and feel at ease where they begin their own journeys from.