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New Book Review: “SKI-HILL GRAPHS PEDAGOGY – METER FUNDAMENTALS”

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Posted: June 10, 2025

I’m thrilled to share a wonderful new review of my book Ski-Hill Graphs Pedagogy – Meter Fundamentals, written by the esteemed music educator, composer, and performer Margaret Brandman. 💬 Review by Margaret Brandman Andrea Calilhanna’s book details a fascinating and extremely thorough investigation into meter and pulse, along with strategies for teachers and students to

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Meet Andrea Calilhanna: A Prolific Voice in Music Pedagogy and Meter Theory

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Posted: June 8, 2025

If you’ve ever wondered what happens when deep musical expertise meets pedagogical innovation, look no further than the work of Andrea Calilhanna—a prolific author, educator, and thought leader in contemporary music education. Her groundbreaking contributions, particularly in meter theory and aural training, have not only enhanced the way music is taught but also how it’s

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🎉 We’ve Hit 1,000 Subscribers! 🎉

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Posted: June 1, 2025

We are thrilled to announce that Ski-hill Graph Pedagogy Meter Fundamentals has officially reached 1,000 subscribers on YouTube! 🙌🎶A huge THANK YOU to each and every one of you—music teachers, students, theory enthusiasts, and lifelong learners—who joined us on this journey. Your support inspires us to keep creating meaningful and accessible music education content. 💛

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🎷🎶 Unlock the Magic of Swing Quavers

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Posted: May 14, 2025

Ever wondered how to teach beginners the swing feel in jazz and blues? This new video in our series shows how Ski-hill Graph Pedagogy Meter Fundamentals can make even swing quavers and C12 meter easy to understand and perform! 🧠✨ 🟠 What’s inside:✅ How to teach swing quavers (the iconic “swing feel”)✅ Converting pure duple meter

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🎶✨ Ready to Revolutionize How We Teach and Understand Rhythm?

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Posted: May 14, 2025

Discover how 6-year-old Isabelle breaks down mixed meter with ease using the groundbreaking Clap, Tap & Map method in this new video on Ski-hill Graph Pedagogy Meter Fundamentals Youtube Channel! 🧠👧🎹 🟠 What’s inside:✅ A hands-on approach to mixed meter (duple + triple)✅ How students visualize rhythm with ski hill graphs✅ Real-life example: teaching “Whatever

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🎶 TRIPLE METER UNLOCKED: What 3:1 Really Means

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Posted: May 14, 2025

📘 From “Ski Hill Graph Pedagogy: Meter Fundamentals”🎥 Watch now What is triple meter really? It’s not just 3/4 time.This video takes you beyond time signatures — into a deeper experience of pulse, perception, and rhythm. 👂✨ 🔍 What You’ll Learn: ✅ Triple meter = a 3:1 ratio of pulses — experienced by listening, not

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🎵 What Is Duple Meter REALLY About? Not What You Think! 🎵

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Posted: May 14, 2025

📘 From the book “Ski Hill Graph Pedagogy: Meter Fundamentals” 🎥 Watch this video now Music educators, musicians, and curious minds — it’s time to rethink everything you thought you knew about duple meter. This groundbreaking video introduces a revolutionary perspective on meter—not as static time signatures like 2/4 or 4/4, but as lived listening

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🎶 Video 3 is here: “Clap, Tap, and Map”! 🎶

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Posted: May 14, 2025

📊 Discover how students can deeply understand meter in music with the three-step approach: 👏 Clap the pulses – feel the beat.🫰 Tap the meters – embody the rhythm.🗺️ Map your understanding – visualize time. This method connects listening, performing, and thinking critically about music. It empowers students to confidently decode and express meter –

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🎥 NEW VIDEO: What is a Ski-hill Graph? | Ski-hill Graph Pedagogy Series – Episode 2

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Posted: May 14, 2025

We’re back with the second episode of our YouTube series Ski-hill Graph Pedagogy Meter Fundamentals, based on the innovative music teaching method by Andrea M. Calilhanna. This episode dives into a key question: What is a Ski-hill Graph? 📺 Watch now on YouTube:👉 What is a Ski-hill Graph? | Ski-hill Graph Pedagogy – Episode 2

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Press Release English Version

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Posted: May 11, 2025

Andrea M. Calilhanna presents ‘Ski-hill Graph Pedagogy Meter Fundamentals’. This new book offers a fresh approach to understanding and teaching mathematical music theory for beginners Music educators and pre-service teachers now have a groundbreaking resource to transform the way they teach meter fundamentals to beginner students with the release of “Ski-hill Graph Pedagogy Meter Fundamentals:

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