CMC Sessions: Traditions Moving Forward with Michaela Overall

CMC Sessions: Traditions Moving Forward resumes Thursdays in June with four, free, educator-led, online workshops. Make musical discoveries with faculty as they explore their methods, approaches, and creative practices in adapting musical traditions to inspire and guide the musicians of tomorrow.

Michaela Overall, Teaching and Supporting the Neurodiverse Piano Student

June 23, 2022 at 7pm (PT) 
FREE

Everyone learns differently! This session will address how to create a positive learning space for all students, specifically neurodiverse students. As a teacher, Michaela has worked in various non-musical settings, which has had a significant impact on her teaching. She will share ideas of how to support all students in their learning while considering verbal, cognitive, and social/emotional skills.

This event will be conducted online via video conferencing. RSVP  to receive the link to join, emailed prior to the start of the discussion: https://cmc-sessions-michaela-overall.eventbrite.com/

People who are interested in this workshop can dive deeper by exploring private lessons and group classes and ensembles.

Bio:

Michaela Overall is a native of the Bay Area, and enjoys teaching piano and music! She received a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Psychology from the esteemed Hampton University. In the field, Michaela has had the opportunity to work with children of various ages and abilities in a variety of educational settings.

Her love of music has brought her back to piano study as she completed a B.M. in Piano Performance from SFSU, and an M.M. in Piano Pedagogy. Michaela’s background in Psychology has had a positive impact on her teaching style, and she enjoys working with diverse populations.