Welcome to Music-ed-ology! This space is dedicated to discussing topics in music education as well as sharing resources for fellow educators.
About me: Michael is currently the music teacher at Tilden Career Community Academy in Chicago, IL. Classes taught include Music Technology, Modern Band, and General Music with emphasis on incorporating Trauma Responsive Practices (TRP), and Positive Youth Development (PYD), and
Michael Velasquez
B.M. Music Education, Loyola University New Orleans
M.M. Music Education, DePaul University
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Deborah Bradley's Decolonizing Music Education Philosophy
November 16, 2017Deborah Bradley's Decolonizing Music Education Philosophy The effect of colonialism within education has been the marginalization of students of color and the dismissal of ‘indigenous’ forms of [...]
'Place' Philosophy in the Music Classroom
November 16, 2017'Place' Philosophy in the Music Classroom Place theory education is based on a philosophy that suggests places represent a particular time, space, and experience. Places shape behavior and identity. [...]
Strange Humors By John Mackey
April 10, 2017Strange Humors By: John Mackey Background As a graduate student at Julliard, John Mackey composed Strange Humors for string quartet and djembe. The piece was soon adapted and [...]