Integrating the Montessori Method into Vocal Pedagogy: a Curated Environment for Holistic Teaching

Many vocal pedagogues are in dialogue to either adjust or abolish the master-apprentice model. Teachers are increasingly becoming aware of the need for a student-centered approach based in both the development of kinesthetic awareness and empathetic concern. Dr. Maria Montessori developed a methodology for teaching children that emphasizes a student-centered approach by an observant teacher, with respect and responsiveness toward the student. Montessori's four pillars of Sensitive Planes, Education of the Senses, Prepared Environment, and Spontaneous Repetition are explained and applied to the principles taught in the voice studio for the mutual benefit of the student and teacher in their work with one another, and in the building of a safe social-emotional space for young singers to flourish.

Grantor dc:publisher

University of Alabama Libraries

Year dc:date.issued

2025

Author dc:creator

• Nishibun, Tiffany Mcguire

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Davis-Hazell, Alexis

Contributors dc:contributor

• Fader, Don
• Noffsinger, Jonathan
• Williams, Susan
• Preast, June L.
• Walker, Tyler

• montessori
• pedagogy
• student-centered
• vocal

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• All rights reserved by the author unless otherwise indicated.

Language dc:language.iso

en_US, English

Dc Identifier Other

1161608

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:ir.ua.edu:123456789/17015