Speaking Engagements
Please contact me about speaking at public, private, and conference events! Topics of expertise: Intergenerational learning, piano pedagogy, adult learners, group piano environments, music education research, arts nonprofit administration, and entrepreneurship!
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PUBLICATIONS
Chou, R. (2018). The Intergenerational Group Piano Classroom: An analysis of social and learning interactions between adult learners (Doctoral dissertation). View Abstract. View Dissertation.
Chou, R. (2017). [Review of the piano book Play It Again: Piano (Book 1), by Melanie Spanswick]. American Music Teacher, 67(5), 52-53. View Review.
Chou, R., Straub, J., and Smayda, K.E. (2017). Behind the scenes: Pedagogical insights from an adult group piano course in a speech perception study. Paper presented at the 13th Australasian Piano Pedagogy Conference: Keys to a Changing World, Adelaide, SA. View Paper.
COMMUNITY TALKS
Beyond the Idea Mindset. Keynote speaker at Local Arts Agency Networking Meeting, February 2020, Utah Cultural Celebration Center. Presented by Utah Division of Arts & Museum and Salt Lake County Zoo, Arts, and Parks.
How Generational Inclusivity in the Classroom Builds Community. Speaker at 2019 TEDxSaltLakeCity on September 21 at Kingsbury Hall. Click on URL to watch video: https://youtu.be/sJkvQfCdMhE!
A Life Without Music. Keynote speaker, March 31, 2019.
GUEST LECTURE PRESENTATIONS
Entrepreneurship in the Nonprofit Sector
Guest workshop via Zoom for course “Entrepreneurial Mindset in the Arts” taught by Adrian Fung, University of Oklahoma School of Music, April, 2021.
Research in Piano Pedagogy
Introduction to research methods and pedagogy research articles. Advanced Piano Pedagogy (graduate level course), University of Utah School of Music, October 2, 2018.
Learning from Adult Learners
A Skype session on adult learners including discussion about notable adult educators and teaching materials. Piano pedagogy course, Valdosta State University, November 13, 2017.
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
Bridging the Gap: Designing Keyboard Skills Curricula for Future Music Majors. Presentation with Dr. Margaret Young.
A.G.E.N.D.A.: Keys To Effective Chapter Meetings & Increased Engagement Among Collegiate Members. Split session presentation, January 5, Harrisonburg, VA.
Engaging Group Piano: Ideas to enrich and supplement group lessons. Presented with Dr. Joshua Straub. Pedagogy Saturday: Recreational Music Making Track, March 17, Orlando, FL.
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Behind the Scenes: How group piano pedagogy contributes to older adults’ speech-in-noise processing ability. Scholarly paper presented in collaboration with Dr. Joshua Straub and Kirsten E. Smayda. July 12, Adelaide, Australia.
Opening minds: The pedagogical and cultural benefits of using folk music in teaching. Session presented with MTNA UT Austin Chapter. January 14, Jacksonville, FL.
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Back to Basics: A Complete Guide to RMM Teaching. Session on apps Chromatik and Chord Tracker. Pedagogy Saturday: Recreational Music Making, April 2, San Antonio, TX.
More than “Do-re-mi”: How awareness of solfege styles supports an inclusive classroom. Session presented with MTNA UT Austin Chapter. April 4, San Antonio, TX.
More than “Do-re-mi”: How awareness of solfege styles supports an inclusive classroom. Session presented with MTNA UT Austin Chapter. April 4, San Antonio, TX.
Presented my community series Saturday Morning Composers during the session Reaching Out to the Underprivileged and Underserved in the Community. Pre-Conference Seminar: Young Professionals Track, July 29, Lombard, IL.