Guitar for the Music Educator Level 2
Date
June 10-August 2, 2024
Course Number
7944B*
Credits
3 Graduate Credits*
Tuition
$1,125 is due in full with registration.
Course Description
Guitar for the Educator Level II is a graduate-level course designed to equip educators with advanced skills and techniques to enhance their proficiency in teaching guitar within various ensemble settings, including jazz band, pep band, and guitar ensemble. Building upon the foundational knowledge acquired in Guitar for the Educator Level I or its equivalent, this course delves deeper into the intricacies of guitar performance and instruction.
Course Objectives:
– Mastering Improvisation: Students will explore advanced improvisational techniques, including scales, modes, and melodic development, enabling them to confidently lead students through improvisational exercises and performances.
– Reading Music Notation in Multiple Positions: Through intensive practice and instruction, participants will develop fluency in reading music notation across various positions on the guitar fretboard, facilitating comprehensive understanding and interpretation of musical scores.
– Barre Chords and 7th Chords: Participants will learn and master the techniques of playing barre chords and 7th chords, essential components of advanced guitar repertoire, enabling them to impart these skills effectively to their students.
– Exploring Funk Rhythms: The course will introduce students to the rhythmic intricacies and stylistic nuances of funk music, providing them with the tools to teach funk rhythms and grooves to aspiring guitarists.
– Reading Pop and Jazz Charts: Participants will gain proficiency in deciphering and interpreting pop and jazz charts, honing their ability to guide students through the intricacies of these genres with accuracy and clarity.
– Jazz Vocabulary: Through the study of jazz theory and vocabulary, students will expand their repertoire of musical phrases and idiomatic expressions, empowering them to infuse jazz elements into their teaching and performance.
Target Audience:
This course is specifically tailored for educators who already possess foundational knowledge in guitar instruction and are seeking to expand their pedagogical toolkit with advanced techniques and concepts. It is ideal for teachers overseeing homogeneous guitar classes as well as those leading jazz bands, pep bands, or guitar ensembles.
Course Benefits:
– Enhance instructional effectiveness in teaching guitar within jazz band, pep band, and guitar ensemble settings.
– Explore advanced guitar techniques and concepts to enrich students’ musical experiences.
– Discover new repertoire and materials suitable for more advanced student levels.
– Strengthen proficiency in reading music notation and interpreting diverse musical styles.
– Foster a supportive learning community of educators dedicated to advancing their guitar teaching skills.
Course Format:
Guitar for the Educator Level II is delivered through a series of instructional videos that the student can view in an asynchronous setting.
Conclusion:Guitar for the Educator Level II offers a unique opportunity for educators to deepen their understanding of guitar instruction and expand their repertoire of teaching strategies in jazz band, pep band, and guitar ensemble contexts. By mastering advanced techniques and concepts, participants will emerge equipped to inspire and empower their students on their musical journey.
*Students enrolled in the MMEd degree program at VanderCook may register for this course at the 500-level through the student portal. Please contact Dean Sinclair at [email protected] if academic advising is needed.