2025 Maine Music Educators Association Conference

Guiding students as they learn to compose music uniquely reflective of their musical interests and who they are as emerging artists is a rewarding experience. Sometimes, though, finding the right pedagogical approach can be challenging. I invite you to bring your composition stories and challenges to this session. We will identify teaching strategies that help students across PK-12 settings overcome struggles and achieve their goals. We also will examine some of the pedagogical challenges that teachers experience as they empower young composers. Together, we will identify ways of activating student artistry and teacher creativity so everyone experiences success.