Episode 2: The Title
This video is a conversation between Stephen and Anthony about the development, philosophy, and application of the “Make It Music” project. The project incorporates four decks of cards to facilitate a unique music education method based on Dalcroze pedagogy. The speakers elaborate on the title, emphasizing its spontaneous origin and the project’s focus on transforming raw actions into meaningful musical experiences.
They outline the four decks of the project:
- Starters – Activities unrelated to music that foster engagement and movement.
- Make It Music – Exercises that transform basic gestures or actions into musical experiences.
- Challenge – Tasks that expand and vary the initial musical ideas.
- Teaching Artist – Advanced tools for refining and deepening musical involvement.
We highlight the importance of personal investment and deep engagement in music-making, contrasting mechanical performance with genuine musical experience. They discuss the iterative process of transforming raw energy into music and how the decks guide learners from simple actions to advanced musical interpretation.
The conversation concludes with an invitation for feedback and engagement through their social media platforms, encouraging users to explore and share their experiences with the project.
