Hearing and Seeing Musical Stories: The Story-Filled Tool for Understanding What You Hear
Art Beyond the Ink’s original music storytelling workbook introduces children to what we call “musical choices” (the general music theory concepts) through a series of short stories. They will explore music spanning several genres and cultures, including classical, jazz, Brazilian Choro, Irish folk and more. The book features over 20 listening examples and exercises in drawing, writing and even moving!
We wrote this book as a tool to help children understand why they hear what they hear, and what musical characteristics contribute to the story. An understanding of the “vocabulary” behind musical stories is the same vocabulary needed to express and relate to how one is feeling; deepening engagement with music allows for improved listening skills, as well as enhanced self-expression and the development of a personal narrative.
PROJECT ROLES
Designer
I designed and planned the workbook’s concept and layout, along with Emmalie Tello.
Writer
I wrote and co-wrote the short stories that teach kids a music theory concept and musical storytelling, along with Emmalie Tello.
Publisher
I applied for copyright and self-published the workbook, getting it into the hands of over 300 students in NYC public schools.
