Teaching Philosophy 

Philosophy of Music Education

Marissa Johnson

           

 

           As a music educator and clarinetist, it is my goal to connect with others through the art of music. Music Education in my eyes is not at all limited to general music, band, choir, and orchestra, but also consists of the knowledge of how music can be produced, the ability to carry a tune, the history of any and all forms of music, and the opportunity for musical experiences to positively affect someone. By having programs that create, learn, and experience music with and without western music notation, there can be more ways to experience music in the classroom. Humans are naturally musical beings, and it is important to bring out their music abilities. The ability to sing, recall, and teach simple melodies can change lives. The children that grow up with their parents singing and teaching them songs become more musical humans themselves. Through music history and world music classes, a person can broaden their mind and learn to understand other cultures.

            My wish is that music educators can help create a more musical population. A population that has the opportunity to learn about music, musically collaborate, sing together, and experience music with their friends and children. My career goals include and are not limited to: teaching students how to collaboratively sing and play instruments, leading private students to enjoy playing clarinet, coaching mothers and fathers how to be more musical with their young children, forming nonprofit organizations that aid students with disabilities in music, informing others about the history of music, and continually learning how to better my own playing and teaching.

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