TABLE OF CONTENTS
Module 1
a. Discussion Board – Volume
b. Mentor Program Overview
c. Initial Level Placement
d. Practice Video Library
e. Weekly Sessions Log and Progress Synopsis
f. Reading: Notation, Staff, Clefs:
Module 2
a. Discussion Board – Volume Cont
b. Practice Sessions
c. Weekly Sessions Log and Progress Synopsis
d. Reading: Letter Names and Key Groups
Module 3
a. Discussion Board – Rhythm
b. Practice Sessions
c. Weekly Sessions Log and Progress Synopsis
d. Reading: Accidentals, The Octave, and Enharmonics
e. Semester Repertoire and Technical Exercise Plan
Module 4
a. Discussion Board – Rhythm
b. Practice Sessions
c. Weekly Sessions Log and Progress Synopsis
d. Reading: Note Placeme, Notation Practice
e. Peer Reviews
Module 5
a. Discussion Board – Rhythm
b. Practice Sessions
c. Weekly Sessions Log and Progress Synopsis
d. Reading: The Treble, Bass, and C Clef
e. Practice Exercises
Module 6
a. Discussion Board – Tempo
b. Practice Sessions
c. Weekly Sessions Log and Progress Synopsis
d. Reading: Rest, Dots, Ties, and Dotted Rhythms
e. Practice Exercises
Module 7
a. Discussion Board – Meter
b. Practice Sessions
c. Weekly Sessions Log and Progress Synopsis
d. Reading: Meter, Barlines and Measures
e. Practice Exercises
e. Peer Review 2
Module 8
a. Discussion Board – Meter Cont
b. Practice Sessions
c. Weekly Sessions Log and Progress Synopsis
d. Reading: Simple Triple, Duple, and Quadruple Meter
e. Mid-semester repertoire and technical plan/update
Module 9
a. Discussion Board – Melody
b. Practice Sessions
c. Weekly Sessions Log and Progress Synopsis
d. Reading: Compound Triple and Duple Meter
e. Practice Worksheets
Module 10
a. Discussion Board – Melody Cont
b. Practice Sessions
c. Weekly Sessions Log and Progress Synopsis
d. Reading: Diatonic and Major Scales
e. Practice Worksheets
Module 11
a. Discussion Board – Melody Cont
b. Practice Sessions
c. Weekly Sessions Log and Progress Synopsis
d. Reading: Building Major Scales Using Sharps and Flats
e. Practice Exercise
e. Peer Review 3
Module 12
a. Discussion Board – Harmony
b. Practice Sessions
c. Weekly Sessions Log and Progress Synopsis
d. Reading: Minor Scales
e. Practice Exercise
Module 13
a. Discussion Board – Harmony Cont.
b. Practice Sessions
c. Weekly Sessions Log and Progress Synopsis
d. Reading: Relative and Parallel Keys
e. Practice Exercise
Module 14
a. Discussion Board – Texture
b. Practice Sessions
c. Weekly Sessions Log and Progress Synopsis
d. Reading: Modes and Parallel Relationships
Module 15
a. Discussion Board – Texture
b. Practice Sessions
c. Weekly Sessions Log and Progress Synopsis
d. Reading: Modes and Parallel Relationships
Module 16
a. Discussion Board – Texture Cont.
b. Practice Sessions
c. Weekly Sessions Log and Progress Synopsis
d. Reading: Chromatic and Whole Tone Scales
e. Final Project Level Up/Jury
Description
Platform Resources
ISBN
Applied Music helps students master their chosen instrument or voice, meeting curriculum needs for music majors.
Develop skills and techniques through online resources, including one-on-one mentor sessions (access fees apply). The access fee covers tools like online peer reviews, a practice video library, an online final jury, and more. For details, visit the “Platform Resources” tab.
The Applied Music Program is:
- Designed to support NASM-aligned higher-education expectations.
- Approved with California Community College courses with C-ID.
- Built for progressive applied music study in U.S. higher education.
- Provides optional external pedagogical references.
Applied Music blends academic rigor with accessibility and engagement, providing a comprehensive instructional resource through a versatile platform. Here, educators will discover all the essential tools for effective instrumental teaching, whether online, hybrid, or in-person.
Video Library: – Access music videos for various instruments to aid focused practice and musical growth.
eClipz: – Upload or record solos for peer feedback, with comments on specific time stamps.
c4eStudio – Professional mentors monitor instrumental study. Instructors and students may consult publicly available, optional external pedagogical references. Mentors are trained professionals with credentials from institutions such as Berklee College of Music. C4EStudio is designed for specifically for online music lessons and features minimal latency and optimized sound quality.
C4EAudition – Submit final performances for meticulous rubric-based expert evaluation, personalized feedback, and documented progress as you reach new levels in your musical journey
Custom Syllabi – Create a custom syllabus for your courses with control over topics, activities, and question types.
Applied Music includes weekly discussion groups, practice exercises, reading materials, and interactive exercises, along with three peer review recordings and a final Jury project assessed by expert mentors.
Applied Music Platform Access with Mentors
ISBN: 979-8-9866023-7-0