Introduces pedagogical approaches to working with contemporary popular music in education, addressing how popular music can be used creatively in improvisation and composition. Topics include informal learning and non-formal teaching, working with amplified and electronic instruments, playing-by-ear, computers as musical instruments, audio recording and assessment.

Antirequisite(s): The former Music 3858A/B/Y.

Prerequisite(s): Music 1802A/B or the former Music 1800A/B.

Extra Information: 3 hours.