Academic Workshop Sessions
(about 1 hour in length-- Can be adjusted)
1. Does Music Make You Smarter?
Power Point presentation based on Marguerite's definitive twin research on the power of Music.
2. A Brief History of Classical Music
Understanding Classical Music and its progression. Lecture, discussion and musical illustrations. Enriching.
3. Dissecting Twinkle
Understanding Mozart’s 12 Variations on Twinkle Twinkle Little Star (Ah, Vous Dirai-Je Maman). A fun insightful session leaving you understanding much more about musical form.
4. Music--The Great Superpower
Music is a tremendous God-given power -- for all! Here you learn how it affects you, why it is important, the many valuable things it can do for you.
5. What is Art?
How Gershwin perfectly exemplifies the philosophy of Tolstoy. He is a true artist in the full sense of the word.
6. The History of Pop Music in North America Understanding the music of America and how it developed. Full of musical illustrations. Enlightening.
7. Do You Have Perfect Pitch?
You will find out in this session. Also you’ll learn why improving your pitch discrimination ability is greatly to your advantage in Music.
8. Is Music Emotional?
Discover elements in music that produce emotion in listeners. Lecture includes the work of respected music audio-engineer/scientist Manfred Clynes.
9. The Victory of Philosophy's Daughters
What science is revealing regarding musical Aesthetics. All science begins as philosophy.
10. The Benefits of Sound Therapy
Discussion of various types of sound therapy and their benefits, such as Gregorian Chant, Baroque Music, the Mozart Effect, sound bells, leading edge work of Tomatis and some Canadian university scientists.
11. Superlearning--Music that Accelerates Learning
We will look at the work of Lozanov, Zatorre and several others.
12. Tiki Tiki Ti Ti
Learning and using Kodaly's Method of rhythm symbols and hand signals to understand two fundamentals of Music--rhythm and pitch.
13. Why Your Child Needs Music Lessons
How Music and music lessons permanently affect your child in many positive ways. You too.
Fun Workshop Sessions:
(about 1 hour in length-- Can be adjusted)
1. Fun with the Ukulele
You’ll be singing and accompanying yourself on ukulele in one session.
2. How to play the 12-Bar Blues
One easy session.
3. Introduction to Hula
Learn some basic steps. First session includes learning to dance The Hukilau Song.
4. Sing the Cob-Webs Out
Let’s have a good old-fashioned Sing-Song. Various sing-along subjects: Generation X Sing-Along; Boomers Plus all ages; All-time Favorites; Christmas; Hawaiian, Irish; more.
5. I’ve Got Rhythm
Moving to music. Feeling Rhythm. Boom-whackers, etc.
