David J. Elliott is Professor of Music Education at New York University’s Steinhardt School and an advisor to the School’s Graduate Program in Music Education. He is also an award-winning composer, an author of several books on music education, and a frequent lecturer on the subject at universities and conferences around the world.
David Elliott from NYU talks about what it takes to be a music educator. He believes one has to be committed to children and young people, has to love the interaction of teaching, and is charismatic. He discourages musicians that want to enter the program to use education as a fall back to performance.
David Elliott from NYU gives advice to those wishing to enter the music education field. He discusses pursuing performance versus music education for those uncertain about which track to study.
David Elliott from NYU discusses the different issues and problems facing music education today in the United States. He discusses the fact that society is losing music teachers at a high rate and funding for music education has been reduced.
David Elliott of New York University discusses several aspects of music education, including the current state of music education in the United States versus countries with a deeper tradition of supporting culture and the arts, how to structure a music education program, and the importance of music education in early childhood development.
David Elliott from NYU talks about the music education program at NYU and it's curriculum and goals. He believes it is very important to apply principles in the classroom to practice for his students. He talks about the state of orchestral music and discusses the arts administration program and community music programs.
