Dr. Merlin B. Thompson
Creator & Founder
Music studio teaching expert, thought leader, author, keynote speaker, mentor, internationally-renowned, and award-winning music educator.
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I identify myself as a "Game Changer" helping music teachers transform your teaching with strategies tailored to inspire today's students.
What is Teach Music 21C?
A community of forward-thinking music teachers redefining, changing, and shaking up what music teaching looks like in the 21st century.
Our focus is on:
LIFELONG MUSIC MAKING. We teach for the musical futures our students will actually live - not just the next exam or performance deadline.
COLLABORATIVE INSTRUCTION. We engage our students as active, thinking, & dependable participants on their own musical journey.
COMMUNITY BUILDING. We know that teaching is much easier when you spend time with teacher colleagues who embrace change.
We Support Today's Music Teachers
We Have Groundbreaking Professional Development
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What Music Teachers Say About TM21C Professional Development -
Testimonial from Lana: "Teach Music 21C training helped me clarify my thoughts. This course gave me a framework for interacting with each student and family individually in a way that serves their situations and needs best. I have been excited by the growth I see within my students as they have more of a say in their artistic education and have had to lengthen course times because they didn't want the lesson to end!"
Testimonial from Peter:"The entire approach to teaching music - teach the whole student not just the music, employ curricula and pedagogy that motivate AND instruct to high standards, the role of parents and family, among many other ideas, Teach Music 21C Certification has clarified my thinking and inspired me to continue to become the teacher I always knew I could be. I recommend it whole-heartedly!"
Testimonial from Laurence:"Teach Music 21C Certification is a long awaited breath of fresh air. It is exactly what I needed for my music studio. Students have loved absolutely everything I have tried from this course. I highly recommend TM21C Certification to all teachers."
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Whether you're just starting your career or refining your craft after decades, Teach Music 21C has you covered. We've got the vision, tools, and insights to elevate your teaching starting right now.
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