5. Applied Pedagogy

Applied Pedagogy with Jeanne Goffi-Fynn

 

Course Description: Connect theory with practice, through an examination of research in teaching and learning, this course offers an applied study of singing and teaching voice.

Course Goals and Learning Objectives:

  • Review how the voice functions and what is healthy and unhealthy voice production
  • Understand the physiology of singing for singers of all ages and levels
  • Develop student centered pedagogical approaches
  • Learn how to encourage a creative and inclusive approach in your singing instruction
  • Improve voice instruction in various mediums (e.g., choral settings, applied or studio lessons, group classes)
  • Evaluate contextually appropriate repertoire options considering students’ genre preferences and level of development including options such as Classical, Musical Theatre, CCM (Contemporary Commercial Music), and others

 

Jeanne Goffi-Fynn, is a Senior Lecturer and Director of the Doctoral Cohort Program in the Program of Music at Teachers College, Columbia University.  Her areas of interest include Development and Performance for Singers, Applied Studio Teaching, Voice Development and Pedagogy across styles, Collaborative Mentoring, and Ensemble Singing.  She is also a Singing Voice Specialist, specifically in the retraining of singers, with MTD a specific area of interest. She has presented workshops and pedagogical presentations with NATS, The Voice Foundation, NYSTA, CMS, ACDA, NYSSMA, ICVT and ISME.  She is currently a member of the American Academy of Teachers of Singing (AATS) and serves with Opera America on their Singers Training Forum, Board of Overseers and Strategic Committee.  She also is currently President of NATS_NYC where she developed a new Mentorship Program, currently in its fifth year.  Additionally, she is Chair of the National NATS Mentoring Initiatives, which oversees aspects of mentoring with NATS . Finally, she has developed Vocal Workshops at Teachers College aiding both the education of graduate students while developing young singers between 11-17, a program which grew out of her experience with Every Voice Choir.  She teaches at International Lyric Academy during summers as well.  JeanneGoffiFynn.com

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