Everyday Musicality
Episodes
E01.67: Musicking in Minor
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
E01.66: Musicking in Major
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mentioned in this episode…
E01.65: Chatting With Jeremy Manternach
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat with Dr. Jeremy Manternach about vocal health and straw phonation. Mentioned in this episode…
E01.64: Chatting with Andy Mullen
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I chat with Andy Mullen, middle school choir/general music teacher and GIML faculty member, about the Partial Synthesis skill level (...
E01.63: Partial Synthesis Tonal Skills
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss tonal skills learned at the Partial Synthesis level of the Skill Learning Sequence in MLT. Mentioned in this episode…
E01.62: Partial Synthesis Rhythm Skills
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about rhythm skills learned at the Partial Synthesis level of the Skill Learning Sequence. Mentioned in this episode…
E01.61: Intro to Partial Synthesis
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I give an introduction to the Partial Synthesis level of the skill learning sequence. Mentioned in this episode…
E01.60: Musicking in Mixolydian
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we harmonize and improvise in Mixolydian tonality! Mentioned in this episode…
E01.59: Chatting with Krystal McCoy
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I have a conversation with new GIML faculty member and one of the co-authors of a new book on choral applications of MLT, Dr. Krystal...
E01.58: Subjective Tonality
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we listen to and audiate examples of music with subjective tonality. Mentioned in this episode…
E01.57: Tonalities Test!
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we hear tunes in various tonalities and see if we can tell which is which! SONG COMPOSERS/PERFORMERS AND TONALITY ANSWERS: Mentioned ...
E01.56: Lumbering in Locrian
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we focus on building audiation in Locrian tonality. Mentioned in this episode…
E01.55: Question About Curwen Hand Signs
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I answer a listener question about Curwen hand signs and MLT-based instruction. Mentioned in this episode…
E01.54: Chatting with the New “Audiate!” Guitar Method Co-Authors
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I have a conversation with the three co-authors of the brand new method book “Audiate! Play Guitar Through Audiation.” Mentioned ...
E01.53: Evading the MLT Police
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about navigating the process of deciding how to adapt MLT for your own teaching setting. Mentioned in this episode…
E01.52: Types and Stages of Audiation
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I give an overview of the types and stages of audiation. Mentioned in this episode…
E01.51: Playing Instruments at Aural/Oral and Verbal Association
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about playing instruments at the Aural/Oral and Verbal Association levels of learning. Mentioned in this episode…
E01.50: Harmonic Skill Development at Aural/Oral and Verbal Association
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about harmonic skill development at the Aural/Oral and Verbal Association levels of learning. Mentioned in this episode…
E01.49: Giving Children the Gift of Musical Understanding
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share audio of an interview with Kathryn Brunner (of Musik At Home) on giving children the gift of musical understanding. Mentioned...
E01.48: Bridging to Creativity/Improvisation from Verbal Association
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we focus on bridging to the Creativity/Improvisation level of inference learning from the Verbal Association level of the Skill Learn...
E01.47: Bridging to Generalization from Verbal Association
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I focus on bridging to the Generalization level of inference learning from the Verbal Association level of the Skill Learning Sequenc...
E01.46: Tunes in Varied Tonalities
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share recordings of tunes in varied tonalities composed by participants in the 2022 GIML Professional Development Levels Course at ...
E01.45: Rhythm Verbal Association Skills
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I focus on rhythm skills learned at the Verbal Association level of the Skill Learning Sequence. Mentioned in this episode…
E01.44: Rhythm Pattern Function
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mentioned in this episode…
E01.43: Tonal Verbal Association Skills
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I focus on tonal skills learned at the Verbal Association level of the Skill Learning Sequence. Mentioned in this episode:
E01.42: Choosing a Tonal Solfege or Rhythm Syllable System
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I give an overview of the second level of learning in the skill learning sequence: Verbal Association. Mentioned in this episode̷...
E01.40: Aid for Aeolian
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
E01.38: New Year’s Intentions
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we focus on bridging to the Creativity/Improvisation level of inference learning from the Aural/Oral level of the Skill Learning Sequ...
E01.36: Bridging to Generalization from Aural/Oral
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we focus on bridging to the Generalization level of inference learning from the Aural/Oral level of the Skill Learning Sequence. Ment...
E01.35: Rhythm Aural/Oral Skills
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
E01.34: Tonal Aural/Oral Skills
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
E01.33: Intro to Aural/Oral
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
E01.32: Leaping Into Lydian
10 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we focus on building audiation in Lydian tonality. Mentioned in this episode:
E01.31: Special Guests and MORE Exciting News!
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I have a conversation with TWO special guests–Jill Reese and Jennifer Bailey–and share some more exciting news! Mentioned...
E01.30: Exciting News!
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share some exciting news: MY BOOK IS OUT! Mentioned in this episode:
E01.29: Listener Q & A
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I answer listener questions! Mentioned in this episode:
E01.28: Fiddling With Phrygian
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we focus on building audiation in Phrygian tonality. Mentioned in this episode:
E01.27: Intro to LSAs
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about how to individualize instruction on the basis of your students’ tonal and rhythm aptitudes so that they are appropriat...
E01.25: Music Aptitude Testing — Why and How?
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 developme...
E01.23: My MLT Journey
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we continue our musicianship skill-building and REALLY get into improvisation! Mentioned in this episode:
E01.20: Musicianship-Building Pt. 1
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we experience some musicianship skill-building (including learning a tune by rote, chord roots by rote, and tonal/rhythm patterns), w...
E01.19: The Importance of Improvisation
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about the importance of improvisation and developing the readiness to be a successful improvisor. Mentioned in this Episode:
E01.18: Taking a Moment
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I… do nothing? Mentioned in this episode:
E01.17: Dabbling in Dorian
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I focus on building audiation in Dorian tonality. Mentioned in this episode:
E01.16: Chatting with Alison Reynolds
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I have a conversation with GIML faculty member and Professor of Music Education, Dr. Alison Reynolds. Mentioned in this episode:
E01.15: Informal Guidance Ideas
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share some ideas for providing students with informal music guidance experiences. Mentioned in this episode:
E01.14: Preparatory Audiation
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I give an overview of Gordon’s theory of preparatory audiation. Mentioned in this episode:
E01.13: Formal Instruction vs. Informal Guidance
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I focus on the differences between formal instruction and informal guidance. Mentioned in this episode:
E01.12: Mixolydian Meanderings
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I focus on building audiation in Mixolydian tonality. Mentioned in this episode:
E01.11: MLT Resources
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share an overview of available MLT-related resources. Mentioned in this episode:
E01.10: An Impromptu Episode
09 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I reflect a bit about recent events and share some thoughts on what we can do as music educators and MLT practitioners. Mentioned in ...
E01.09: Intro to Skill Learning Sequence
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I give an overview of Gordon’s Skill Learning Sequence framework. Mentioned in this episode:
E01.08: Basics of Pattern Instruction
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about the basics of pattern instruction: what it is, why it’s helpful, and how to get started. Mentioned in this episode:
E01.07: Menu of Meters
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss rhythmic context, or meter, and run through an overview of a variety of meters. Mentioned in this episode:
E01.06: Taste of Tonalities!
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about tonal context and run through an overview of a variety of tonalities. Mentioned in this episode:
E01.05: “Whole-Part-Whole” Learning: Context & Content
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss the “whole-part-whole” learning process in MLT, including the difference between context and content. Mentioned in thi...
E01.04: Common Misconceptions About MLT
03 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we look at some common misconceptions about MLT. Mentioned In This Episode: GIA Publications (www.giamusic.com) Navigating Music Lear...
E01.03: What Is Sequential Music Learning?
18 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we examine the third of three core tenets of MLT: Sequential Music Learning. Mentioned in this episode:
E01.02: What Is Music Aptitude?
04 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we examine the second of three core tenets of MLT: Music Aptitude. Mentioned in this episode:
E01.01: What Is Audiation?
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we examine the first of three core tenets of MLT: Audiation! Mentioned in this episode:
E01.00: Pilot Episode!
07 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s pilot episode, we’ll hear a brief introduction to this podcast and set the stage for what’s to come!
Announcement: The “Everyday Musicality” Podcast is Coming Soon!
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
“Everyday Musicality” is a podcast for music educators that discusses Edwin E. Gordon’s Music Learning Theory (MLT) and its applicat...