014 - What Will You Learn This Summer?

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Field Notes on Music Teaching and Learning

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In summer, I usually find myself reading about the creative process, catching up on online courses and webinars, and organizing content and teaching materials; I spend time researching new music and collections for my students, finding ways to develop my musicianship skills, and creating art (whatever it is that's inspiring me).What about you? Do you find yourself drawn to being a learner again in the summer months? Do you read more or study a topic that’s interesting to you, learn a new skill, take a class, or try something creative?This summer already looks a little different than normal: events have been canceled, trips have been postponed, and most of us find ourselves (still) staying home. But there’s a gift in that if we’re willing to receive it.How have the events of the past few months changed us as teachers, as musicians? What will we do differently going forward?One of the things I love about summer is the slower pace: the invitation to create a new routine, a new rhythm, the opportunity to learn and work and rest at my own pace. And that hasn’t changed.Looking for a few ideas for how to spend your time this summer? Here are a few things to explore:For show notes, click here.Resources mentioned:Please note: some of these links are affiliate links, which means if you decide to purchase through any of them, I will earn a small commission. This helps support the podcast and allows me to continue creating free content. Thank you for your support!Creative Confidence by Tom Kelley and David KelleyZig-Zag: The Surprising Path to Greater Creativity by Keith SawyerEpisode 011 - Zig Zag: The Surprising Path to Greater CreativityQuestions and Answers by Frances ClarkA Piano Teacher’s Legacy by Richard ChronisterThe Success Factor in Piano Teaching by Elvina PearceAmerican Orff-Schulwerk Association (AOSA) virtual professional development opportunitiesThe Kodály Music Institute online summer coursesSummer@Eastman Session online courses and workshopsThe Frances Clark Center for Keyboard Pedagogy virtual Summer Intensive SeminarsChoristers Guild webinars and virtual forums for choir directorsThe Presbyterian Association of Musicians online summer conferenceNAfME Academy professional development webinarsEvernote: an app for note-taking, planning, organizing, and archivingMilanote: a web-based tool for organizing creative projects into beautiful visual boardsGoogle Drive: home to all my online lesson recordings, recordings from students, and virtual studio class gamesEpisode 010 - Hosting a Virtual Studio Class: 7 Tips for Success