What you will learn
- Popular music pedagogy frameworks
- Songwriting and arranging techniques
- Band coaching strategies
- Technology integration (DAWs, apps)
- Culturally responsive music teaching
- Informal learning approaches
- Assessment in popular music education
Program Overview
Foundations of Popular Music Education
⏱️ 2 weeks
- Examines the history and cultural significance of popular music in schools.
- Covers curriculum design using the “Modern Band” approach.
Instrumental Techniques
⏱️ 2 weeks
- Focuses on guitar, bass, drums, and keyboard fundamentals for classroom settings.
- Includes simplified chord structures and rhythm patterns.
Creative Music Making
⏱️ 2 weeks
- Teaches songwriting frameworks, improvisation exercises, and collaborative composition.
- Features hit song analysis.
Technology & Performance
⏱️ 2 weeks
- Covers recording basics, loop creation, and live sound setup. Includes project-based assessment models.
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Job Outlook
- Professional value: Essential for modern music educators
- Salary potential: 45K80K for specialized music teachers
- Industry demand: Growing interest in contemporary programs
- Certification benefit: Aligns with NAfME standards
Specification: Teaching Popular Music in the Classroom
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