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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History of Jazz Education: A Survey of Modern Discourse
January 16, 2017History of Jazz Education: A Survey of Modern Discourse As with jazz itself, defining jazz education brings about a multitude of issues and raises both philosophical and cultural implications in [...]
Reflection: Challenging exclusionary paradigms in the traditional musical canon: Implications for music education practice
December 30, 2016Reflection: Challenging exclusionary paradigms in the traditional musical canon: Implications for music education practice Summary The purpose of this study is too address culturally responsive [...]
Reflection: The Power of Caring
November 30, 2016Reflection: The Power of Caring Geneva Gay’s chapter on the Power of Caring captures the importance of attitudes and expectations within culturally responsive teaching. As Gay writes, caring is [...]