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Some projects begin with a grand plan. This wasn’t one of them. In many ways, The Why and How of Popular Music Education: A Canadian Perspective grew out of countless conversations. Conversations in conference hallways. Conversations over coffee. Conversations with students. Conversations with teachers who were asking the same questions many of us have been asking for years: “How do I bring the music my students actually love into my classroom?” “How can I teach popular music

Here are some activities I've used to help integrate creativity and ear learning into a warm-up.

The most iconic keyboard, synth, and piano riffs you should learn. Perfect for learning in a modern band setting.

As 2024 draws to a close, I'm thrilled to share the blog posts that sparked the most interest, engagement, and creativity among our...

Informal Learning Informal learning is described as, essentially, learning methods that are used outside of a formal school setting and...

As the end of 2023 is fast approaching, it's time for a look back at the 10 most popular blog posts on Steve's Music Room this year!...

Originally published in a chapter entitled, "The Process of Learning by Ear" from Action-Based Approaches in Popular Music Education...