John Gilbert is Associate Professor of Music and Music Education New York University’s Steinhart School. Among his interests are the use of technology in music, music business education, and music therapy.
John Gilbert from NYU talks about the state of music programs today. He discusses the numerous social and academic benefits that music can have in education such as self image and self-awareness. He also covers in this segment studies regarding music and the brain, the marginalization of the arts in schools, and bringing cultures together through music.
John Gilbert, Associate Professor of Music and Music Education at New York University, discusses the future of music education and shares his thoughts on what he dubs the cyclical nature of music education in America.
John Gilbert from NYU talks about his background as a music educator, vocalist and composer. He also discusses growing up in Amarillo, TX and the great school music program there.
John Gilbert from NYU talks about the character traits needed for students in the music education doctorate program. The program emphasizes improvisation, passion for what they do, and a rich background in performance.
John Gilbert from NYU talks about the NYU music education doctorate program. He believes that performers have a special training that allows them to notice things that students from other disciplines wouldn't necessarily notice. The research done in the music education doctorate program has an emphasis on a relevance to performance problems.
John Gilbert from NYU talks about the role of technology in the music education program at NYU. NYU has made music technology central to the performance, education, and composition curriculums.
