MUS 395 | Popular Music Pedagogies: Modern Band in the Classroom

This comprehensive instructional course provides participants with research-based methods to implement a popular music ensemble that incorporates performance, composition, improvisation, informal learning, and Music as a Second Language. Those interested in the teaching and learning of popular music are given the tools to inform their own their own craft of teaching, composing, songwriting, or performance through Modern Band instruments including guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, vocals, and technology. By focusing on genres of music such as rock, reggae, country, pop and hip hop, Popular Music Pedagogies engages students in making music through informal learning methods. No prior experience playing Modern Band instruments is necessary to successfully participate in this course.