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Embodied Music Cognition
EMBODIED MUSIC COGNITION Has anyone else heard of this fascinating new field of research related to Embodied Cognition Psychology? I am finding the topic extremely groundbreaking, especially related to -Simply Music’s unique multi-layered approach, -the importance of teaching in groups, -and now the challenges of…
- Last updated 3 years ago
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Gateway Appropriate
How would I decide whether a student would learn reasonably well using the classic Simply Music approach, or whether he & I should invest in the Gateway program? I don’t think you can really know until you start. It’s always safe to start with Gateway.…
- Last updated 4 years ago
- fine motor, gateway, Gateway training, getting started, Laurie Richards, Simply Music Gateway, understanding diagrams
Dealing with mother wanting teacher to be more strict
I need some help or suggestions form those of you who have experience in teaching autistic children. I started recently with my first autistic student (6-year-old boy), and I really love him. He can be quite fun and funny at times! He is verbal and…
- Last updated 6 years ago
- autism, autistic student, communication, gateway, pushy parents, Simply Music Gateway, structure
Webinar Series: 06/15/2018 – Gateway – Music Stories from Karen’s Studio
In this webinar Karen shares videos of her teaching her own students with learning disabilities and discusses their stories and their successes with the Gateway program. Introduction (00:05) Student Video 1: Nikos (00:43) Student Video 2: Rick (09:35) Student Video 3: Eytan (22:28) Student Video…
- Last updated 6 years ago
- autism, gateway, Jewels, Karen Nisenson, special needs
Webinar Series: 04/20/2018 – Gateway – Improving Fine Motor Function at the Piano
Karen discusses some very common fine motor challenges in students with special needs and ways in which teachers can address them in the Gateway curriculum, and addresses teacher questions about some of their students’ fine motor issues. Topics include: Typical Fine Motor Issues (00:05) Fine…
- Last updated 6 years ago
- Cerebral Palsy, crossing midline, Down Syndrome, fine motor, finger exercises, finger independence, finger isolation, gateway, smg, special needs
Webinar Series: 03/23/2018 – Gateway – What Can I Do If…..?
In this webinar you will hear about actual situations that teachers have encountered with their special needs students and learn from Karen’s expertise how best to handle those situations. Topics include: Using a Schedule with Students on the Spectrum (00:05) Difficulty Finding Black Note Groups…
- Last updated 6 years ago
- acceptance, autism, behavior, black note groups, black notes, challenging behavior, distracted student, Down Syndrome, first student, gateway, smg, special needs, spectrum, student progress, students on the spectrum, using a schedule
Gateway: Can teachers be classified as music therapists?
My student with cerebral palsy may not return as they want financial funding and can only have it if I am a ‘therapist’. Can we class ourselves as ‘therapists’? No, we cannot claim to be music therapists. Are they under the NDIS scheme? Can you…
- Last updated 6 years ago
- Cerebral Palsy, gateway, music therapist, music therapy, NDIS
Webinar Series: 02/16/2018 – Gateway – Spotlight on Parent/Coach Role
The role of the parent or coach with Gateway students can differ quite a bit from the role they play in the Simply Music Piano program. Learn why this is often necessary, ways in which you can still keep parents involved, and hear some real-life…
- Last updated 6 years ago
- coaches, encouraging parents, gateway, involving the parent, Parent attendance, parent expectation, parent role, parental involvement, parents, reluctant students, special needs
Webinar Series: 09/27/2017 – Gateway – Behavior Issues: Dealing with the Student & Parent
Working with students who have profound processing differences requires a different mindset in order to achieve a successful outcome. This webinar dives into this simple yet crucial difference and addresses some very common concerns about working with special needs students. Topics include: About the Gateway…
- Last updated 6 years ago
- connecting with students, gateway, Laurie Richards, learning differences, Neil Moore, parent agenda, parents of special needs, patience, processing disorder, relationship with coach