Better Narratives in Music Education
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Motivation, Learning, and Mindsets in Practice
Welcome to the workbook companion site to the ebook titled:
Improving Narratives around Musical Practice: A Cognitive Approach to Music Education.
Background & Framework
Background & Framework
Music can be an extremely beneficial practice. It can strengthen language processing, challenge motor competency, and improve executive functions. These benefits arise in part because music is an extremely complex skill. As such, it also has potential to become a source of stress. Practicing is difficult. Learning can be uncomfortable. This project explores how music educators can manage this balance, and help students persevere in order to better enjoy the benefits of musical practice.
Practical Applications - Exercises in Changing the Narrative
Practical Applications - Exercises in Changing the Narrative
Below are a series of exercises designed to help educators and students begin to create better narratives around learning and practice. This practical section is in two parts: the first is intended for educators to inform their own practices. The second is a set of activities to implement with students.
A printable copy of the full handbook is available here:
Part 1: An Exploration for Educators
I. Understanding Motivation
II. The Shape of Learning
Part 2: Exercises for the Classroom or Studio
III. Nurturing Motivation
IV. Embracing Complexity in Learning
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