Professional Development

Of individuals with an intellectual disability, 1% are recognized as having a profound intellectual disability and commonly present at a mental age of roughly three years or below. This session includes strategies that promote engagement for individuals with profound intellectual disabilities, who represent a historically disenfranchised population. Accordingly, the application of specialized curricula, pedagogies, and pacing strategies allows this vulnerable…

Public education music classrooms vary wildly depending on the school size, location, budget, and resources available. Therefore, making a one-size-fits-all music education curriculum is nearly impossible. When Christopher Cavarretta started working at a K-8 school in New York, he was supplied only with 25 guitars, a drum kit, and about 25 xylophones. The primary instruction…

Many music educators are trained primarily as wind, string, or vocal specialists, yet are expected to teach and develop percussionists with confidence and effectiveness. This session offers a clear, practical pedagogical framework designed specifically for the non-percussionist teacher, helping educators approach percussion instruction with clarity, consistency, and confidence. Through a structured and transferable approach, participants will…

Join the members of the Council for Guitar Education as we answer your pedagogical guitar questions. We will create breakout rooms to specifically address your needs in the classroom.PresentersKevin Vigil, ChairChristopher Perez, Past ChairPatrick Callahan, Eastern Division RepresentativeJared Waln, North Central Division RepresentativeArmin Abdihodzic, Northwest Division RepresentativeRob Pethel, Southern Division RepresentativeGwen Marie Lerch, Southwestern Division RepresentativeDarin Au,…