Interview with Dr. Giuliana Conti of Music Workshop; Bringing Music to Life in the Classroom.

In this episode I’m speaking with Dr. Giuliana Conti. Giuliana is Director of Music Workshop's Education & Equity.

Music Workshop is a nonprofit organization that creates high-quality, culturally responsive music programming for teachers to use in their classrooms and professional development to further their own learning.

summary

The conversation explores the importance of starting kids young in the music world and the belief that anyone can learn to sing or play music at any age. It highlights the power of music in building confidence, connecting with others, and promoting brain plasticity. The conversation also touches on the impact of teachers' beliefs on students with learning disabilities and the need for inclusive music education. The guest shares her personal journey with music and trauma, emphasizing the role of music in emotional regulation and self-expression. The organization, Music Workshop, offers a free curriculum and professional development courses for teachers to integrate music into the classroom and support student well-being. Music Workshop aims to make music education accessible and inclusive for all students, including those with disabilities. They provide free curriculum and professional development courses for teachers to integrate music into the classroom. The program emphasizes the importance of recognizing and accommodating different learning styles and needs, as well as promoting the well-being of both students and teachers. By incorporating diverse music genres and cultures, Music Workshop helps students connect with their own identities and creates a sense of belonging. The impact of the program includes increased engagement, connection with peers, and empowerment for students.

keywords

music education, starting young, learning disabilities, confidence, brain plasticity, trauma, emotional regulation, self-expression, inclusive education, curriculum, professional development, well-being, music education, accessibility, inclusion, disabilities, diverse music, learning styles, well-being, teacher support, cultural representation, student engagement, empowerment

takeaways

Starting kids young in music can have numerous benefits, including building confidence, promoting brain plasticity, and fostering connections with others.
Music can be a powerful tool for emotional regulation and self-expression, particularly for individuals who have experienced trauma or have learning disabilities.
Inclusive music education is essential, and teachers should provide opportunities for students to explore diverse genres and cultures of music.
Integrating music into the classroom can support student well-being and engagement, and teachers can offer multiple avenues for students to demonstrate their understanding through music.
Music Workshop offers a free curriculum and professional development courses to help teachers integrate music into their classrooms and support student well-being. Music Workshop provides free curriculum and professional development courses to make music education accessible and inclusive for all students.
The program emphasizes recognizing and accommodating different learning styles and needs, as well as promoting the well-being of both students and teachers.
By incorporating diverse music genres and cultures, Music Workshop helps students connect with their own identities and creates a sense of belonging.
The impact of the program includes increased engagement, connection with peers, and empowerment for students.

titles

The Power of Starting Kids Young in Music
The Importance of Inclusive Music Education Empowering Students through Music Education
Promoting Well-being for Students and Teachers

Sound Bites

"I am such a strong proponent of starting kids young in the music world"
"You can learn to sing well at any point in your life. You can learn to play music at any point in your life."
"If you really love it and you want to try it, go for it."
"Music education is a field where that is more challenging because instruments tend to be taught to be played a certain way, and that's how it works."
"Students just won't shut up about it because they get so excited, they jump out of their chairs, they go home, they tell their parents."
"There's nothing more exciting than feeling like you're witnessing an epiphany where they're coming out of their shell, they're really owning their own identity."

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