Want to get an idea of my workshops before our first meeting?

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No problem. Here are some examples of workshops that I offer, including  presentations from Inclusive Arts and Guitar for the VSA and Kennedy Center and Berklee's ABLE Assembly (bottom of page).

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How the Guitar Elective Can Be The Most Inclusive Class

This workshop is aimed at new music educators who teach the guitar elective and are looking to refine their pedagogy to engage all students. Focus will be given on building a curriculum that is relevant and accessible to students of all learning styles and interests, with a focus on popular music. Participants will also explore various forms of notation in regard to cultural relevance and disability. By the end of the workshop, participants should be able to develop a curriculum for their classroom that engages students of all levels of guitar playing and musical interests. Much of the material reviewed can be applied to the development of the ukulele curriculum as well!

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Music Literacy: Who Are We Including?

This workshop asks music educators to reflect on the practice of traditional staff notation as it relates to cultural relevance and accessibility.  Participants will evaluate the various reasons that standard music notation may be inaccessible to some students, while exploring adaptive notation using existing programs, technologies, and simple materials. This session is open to k-12 music teachers of all content areas.

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The Popular Music Ensemble: Let's Rock!​

This workshop is specifically designed as an immersive experience for music educators who do not have experience in pop and rock music, or rhythm instruments such as guitar and drums. Participants will learn the "how" of teaching the popular music ensemble, or what some schools call "modern band," by taking on the role of the student and learning how to play instruments, read charts, and respond to rehearsals in the rock and pop music setting. Focus will also be given to developing curricular materials as it relates to differentiation within the popular music ensemble setting, as well as representation as it relates to underrepresented identities in the genres. 

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Adaptive Music Education and Your Classroom!

Everyone deserves a music education, but how do we ensure that the music class is accessible for all students? Through the lens of Universal Design for Learning, educators will review modifications and accommodations as they apply to their specific curriculum and materials. Participants will explore various forms of notation, instrument adaptations, and assessment strategies that can be applied to their curricular goals. Focus will also be given to understanding why specific disabilities impact a student’s ability to read, write, hear, or apply musical information. Participants will leave the workshop with accessible and relevant resources for adapting material for their students. This workshop is open to k-12 music educators of all content areas and experience levels.