Music
Performance and Education are essential for all individuals because
of the intrinsic and extrinsic values that the study of music has for
the growth of the whole individual. Sharing and communicating
thoughts and feelings that excel the written or spoken expressions of
our culture, makes us unique and binds us together both as a people
in an undivided societal culture.
The
study of music is greatly beneficial for the development of
cooperation, self-discipline, self-esteem, and whole brain learning.
Music is a complex body of knowledge making it worthy of a personal
and academic subject that aids in enhancing all areas of a personal
life and school curriculum. Therefore, music is a central piece of
individual development and education. Throughout history, advanced
societies have included the study of music to help prepare
individuals for a fulfilling and diverse life style.
My philosophy
bounces between the genres with behaviorism being a central part. I
would like to create an environment that sets the stage for effective
and efficient learning that allows the student to regulate their own
learning. Music is both a group and individual learning process.
Individuals need to explore themselves with their instruments to
learn how to excel most efficiently as an individual of society.
Social-re-constructivism and existentialism place a major part in my
philosophy as well.
Students need to set their own goals and become
independent through self discipline. Once students acquire
independency and can set their own goals, the application of critical
thinking and problem solving skill sets can then guide their
instrumental development.
During the past
four years of my music educational undergraduate studies, I have come
to realize the necessity of an educators ability to perform. I
strongly believe that in order to be a great educator, one must be a
great performer. As a music student, it has become my goal to become
the strongest cellist I can be. With extensive individual
instruction, chamber, and orchestral experience, I will be able to
incorporate every aspect of my musical growth into my life, my
individual studio, and my classroom.
Sounds like you are very eclectic in your selection of philosophies...from behaviorism to existentialism.
ReplyDeleteI'm wondering if another form of "literacy" in music could entail ways of discussing and tracking those personal goals and the critical thinking and problem solving skills? I've heard of athletes and musicians who keep journals tracking their practice and progress, including things they want to work on the next day and their reflections on how their practice went. In addition to producing and arranging music, these types of reflections seem like a second type of important "text" that could enhance students' understanding and performance.
Thanks for your first posting.
It is obvious you have a great passion in music who really plans to excel as a teacher and a performer. I am also for the diverse lifestyle and feel that music is really important towards the success of an individual. I am not a player but a listener and feel that I benefit from great music because it can change anyones mood in .5 seconds. I really like how you will be able to let your students regulate their own learning. I feel that teachers always wanted to make me be on one track and it took me a lot longer to play a basic note or melody.
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