Improvisation can be intimidating for young musicians and even teachers! Using movement, instruments and singing, participants will explore practical, developmentally appropriate ways to weave improvisation into everyday elementary music lessons. Walk away with ready-to-use activities and strategies for adapting improvisation experiences for diverse learners and teaching contexts. Whether you’re brand new to improvisation or looking to refresh your toolbox, this session will help you empower children to think, play, and create like musicians.
Target Audience
Elementary Music Educators
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Clinician Info
Nigel Croston
QuaverEd
Nigel is a drummer, percussionist, and educator currently residing in Nashville, Tennessee! Originally from Rochester, NY, he has been a musician for 26 years and a teacher for 16, including 10 years of private lessons and 6 years of public school instrumental music. Nigel received his BM in Music Education from Ithaca College (2017) and his MM in Music Education from Boston University (2023). In August 2024, he moved to Nashville, TN, to pursue a different path to contribute to music education, and is thrilled to have the opportunity to work alongside teachers with QuaverEd as a music training specialist!