Exploring Music Education at The New Learning Project

Learning to become a proficient musician involves a fusion of two distinct yet complementary learning approaches.

1. Linear Progression: This path entails ongoing endeavors that propel students towards musical excellence. Aspiring musicians strive to:

– Enhance their flexibility as performers.
– Attain comfort with both slower and faster tempos.
– Hone their precision.
– Improve their sight-reading abilities.
– Master the nuances of dynamics.
– Cultivate versatility in their musical abilities.
– Accumulate valuable experience

2. Circular Achievement: In this approach, students set and accomplish specific milestones that reinforce their foundational knowledge. Musicians consistently demonstrate their competence by:

– Demonstrate Effective Practice Techniques
– Mastering all twelve musical tones.
– Proficiently recognizing and comprehending various clefs.
– Identifying all notes on the musical staff.
– Understanding key signatures.
– Grasping the construction of scales and chords in all twelve keys.
– Recognizing tempo and dynamic markings.
– Building and maintaining a diverse repertoire of musical pieces.

Marcos Levy encourages his students to harness the power of both these learning strategies to nurture their musical talents.