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Improving studio music teaching through understanding learning styles

University of Tehran, Iran, setarehbeheshti{at}hotmail.com

The role of a studio music teacher is a delicate balance of creativity and organization. In a one-on-one setting a teacher must guide a student through the physical challenges of playing an instrument as well as conveying the abstract notions of music and aesthetics. The goal of guiding a student into becoming a fine musician is universal, but teaching approaches differ. In this article I propose using learning style models as a teaching framework. The use of learning style models in the classroom is not a new idea, but the music lesson provides a unique setting for the assessment and implementation of these models. By identifying a student's dominant learning style, a teacher can more effectively develop an individualized pedagogical approach for each student. The models can be used to organize a teacher's curriculum as well as provide a framework for new and creative teaching ideas.

Key Words: aural • kinaesthetic • learning styles • musical instruments • teaching tips • visual

International Journal of Music Education, Vol. 27, No. 2, 107-115 (2009)
DOI: 10.1177/0255761409102319


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