Our mentorship program provides the classroom teacher with one-on-one training alongside a highly skilled music educator who not only helps develop curriculum but teaches alongside them. This format allows the classroom teacher to receive exceptional musical training and hone in specific musical skills without having to use district resources or take time off for additional training.
This is what makes our programming model so different from other, similar organizations. Our teachers work directly with the classroom teacher to ensure that the school districts’ required educational sequence and curriculum are met. We do not distract from the classroom teachers weekly objectives but work with the teacher to highlight specific musical elements and create a lesson plan that both enhances the musical experience and covers the required district objects. This one-on-one training creates the opportunity for the classroom teacher to actively participate in the implementation of the lesson with the goal of using these skills in their future lesson plans while developing the confidence to effectively teach these essential musical concepts.
While there are other organizations that have addressed this issue, many of them create completely new programs which often results in the teachers and school districts having to adapt, change course, or expend resources to implement the new program. We use proven classroom methods that are the cornerstone of many successful music programs throughout elementary schools in the US and are taught in nearly all university music education program.
Through our programming, kids receive training in musical concepts that create the foundation for aural skills, reading, composing, improvising, and playing together. Our lessons use proven and impactful methods such as Kodaly, Dalcroze, and Orff. These methods help kids interact with music on a level that is accessible to them and easily understood, providing kids with an expressive outlet that is unmatched in any other field of study. Our skilled teachers also provided exceptional instrumental education on guitar, ukulele, violin, viola, cello, bass, voice and piano. Exposure to these instruments benefits orchestras, bands, and ensembles in middle and high schools because it creates excitement and intrigue. Our network of local teachers and music academies provide access to music training years before it is offered in public schools.
To learn more about our Teacher Mentorship Initiative and how it would fit with your school, please contact Jesse Crites.