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If you want to engage your students and see them internalise their music, this course is for you!

introducing topmusic pro's Teaching Beginners with Whole Body Learning course

The Whole Body Learning approach introduces students to the rhythm, pitch, structure, dynamics and articulation in a piece using body percussion, singing and listening - all before they play a note on their instrument. Students retain the music internally, leading to better practice and performance outcomes. Incorporating novelty helps the students enjoy their lessons, allowing the meaning of their learning experiences to be remembered.

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A comprehensive learning path of 20 lessons

Session 1A: What To Do After No Book Beginners?
Session 1B: Why Are You a Music Teacher?
Session 1C: Teaching the Language of Music
Session 1D: A Multisensory and Multimodal Approach
Session 1E: Teaching Examples with Black Note Pieces on Piano
Session 1F: Get Your Students to Enjoy Singing and Off-Bench Learning
Session 1G: Listening with Purpose: Exploring, Singing, Moving, Playing, improvising
Session 2A: The Phonics of Learning Music
Session 2B: The Reading Tree - Starting with Beat
Session 2C: Beat and Rhythm Embodiment
Session 2D: Talk Less, Play More!
Session 2E: Challenges in Implementing Whole Body Learning
Session 2F: Cognitive Benefits of Whole Body Learning - with Anita Collins
Session 2G: How to Teach Chords in a Whole Body Learning Approach
Session 2H: How to Use Body Movements to Acknowledge Harmony and Articulation
Session 2I: Teachers Share What They Have Learned From Whole Body Learning
Session 3A: Children With Learning Challenges
Session 3B: Body Mapping and Seating Position
Session 3C: Feet Position and Cross-Body Movement
Session 3D: Finger Development Using Play Dough

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