Bringing Music to Life Through Project Based Learning
In Episode 68 of the podcast, guest Yeshima shares their extensive background and current projects in music education, highlighting their passion for incorporating project-based learning (PBL) into music classrooms. Yeshima details their journey from teaching high school band and percussion in Texas to embracing elementary general music after being inspired by a music educators conference. Now pursuing a PhD, they reflect on their experience implementing PBL, emphasizing its potential to foster student-driven learning through authentic, real-world challenges. This approach not only enhances student engagement but also integrates community involvement, culminating in student-created projects that address community needs. Yeshima also discusses their entrepreneurial venture, Drum Smart LLC, where they teach group drumming, further demonstrating the power of music education to impact individuals and communities alike.
Yeshima’s story serves as an inspiring example of how educators can deeply engage students in learning through music, emphasizing creativity, collaboration, and community connection. Their approach illustrates the transformative potential of project-based learning in developing students’ skills, confidence, and community awareness, making music education a powerful conduit for holistic development and social impact.
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Here are some key takeaways from Episode 68:
- Project-based learning in music education empowers students to apply musical skills to real-world problems and community challenges.
- Integrating PBL into classrooms transforms music education, fostering creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking among students.
- Yeshima highlights how PBL projects in music can have significant social impacts, including community engagement and awareness.
- Through PBL, students not only learn music but also develop a broader set of skills and confidence, impacting their whole education.
Connect with Yeshima and learn more:
- Website – www.drumsmartllc.com
- Instagram – @drumsmartllc
- Book – Project Based Learning: Creating Music That Impacts the World
- YouTube Channel – Bloom Music Learning
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You can check out the full interview on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform. Or you can listen right here, on Spotify Podcasts!
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- Episode 55: Assessment for Learning: Nurturing Growth and Progress in Every Student, with Terry Little
- Episode 48: Exploring Student Composition to Spark Student Creativity, with David Getz
- Episode 32: Creativity with a Student First Mindset, with Jodie Blackshaw
- Episode 13: Creativity Through Music Composition, with Sonya Knussen
