Commercial and Popular Music in Higher Education

<p><em>Commercial and Popular Music in Higher Education</em> brings together working examples of pedagogy in emerging areas of popular and commercial music to offer practical insights and provide a theoretical framework for today’s music educators. Written by a diverse group of experts the eight chapters address a range of contemporary contexts including digital instrument ensembles digital audio workstations hip hop courses pop vocal performance rock bands studio production and more.</p><p>Considering both the challenges and the benefits of integrating commercial and popular music into teaching the contributors explore how doing so can enhance student learning. The authors show how a constructivist approach to music pedagogy enables student-led real-world learning in higher education and consider how diversity equity and inclusion intersect with teaching popular music performance. Compiling experiences and expert resources this book provides a vital framework for all instructors teaching commercial and popular music.</p>