Introduction to Music Pedagogy

Catalog description

Students in this course will work on their own vocal and instrumental skills, reaching for a new level of freedom and expressivity in performance, while developing a detailed awareness of the process so as to be able to assist their own students in the future. The process involves in-class performance and focus on rehearsal and practice technique, improvisation, analysis, verbal communication skills, critical thinking, and writing. Prerequisite(s): Ability to play an instrument and ability to read music, or permission of instructor.