#166. The Traditions and Limitations of the Master Apprentice Model with Dr Travis Sherwood

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This week on Voice and Beyond, we revisit an enlightening episode with my dear friend and colleague Dr. Travis Sherwood. Travis, who was recently honoured for his article “Powerful Dynamics: Exploring the Evolution of the Master-Apprentice Tradition,” has been recognized with an honorable mention in the 2023 Richard Sjoerdsma Award for Excellence in Writing.

Travis holds advanced degrees from the University of Southern California and just recently was tenured and promoted to Associate Professor of Voice at San Diego State University's School of Music and Dance. His active performance career includes recent engagements with the Amarillo Opera, Opera a la Carte, La Jolla Symphony, and various international festivals.

In addition to his performance career, Travis frequently leads masterclasses and lectures on artistic literacy, student-centered pedagogy, voice pedagogy, and vocal literature. He recently presented “A Compassionate Shift to a More Student-Centered Pedagogy” at the Cal-Western NATS Conference.

In this episode, Travis delves into his research on the master-apprentice model's traditions and limitations. He explains how this model enforces a hierarchy in the teacher-student relationship, often leading students to prioritize their teacher’s insights over their own, hindering their expressive and autonomous voice exploration. Travis advocates for evolving teaching practices to create safer, more supportive learning environments.

Join Dr. Travis Sherwood and I for a thought-provoking discussion that challenges traditional teaching methods and encourages reflection on fostering creativity and independence in voice education.
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In This Episode
0:00 - Sponsored Ad: The LoVetri Institute of Somatic Voicework™
7:52 - History and impact of the master-apprentice model in music education
19:29 - Limitations of the master-apprentice teaching model in voice lessons
26:11 - The limitations of a traditional teaching approach
31:17 - Sponsored Ad: Free Book ‘Defeat your cravings’ by Dr. Glenn Livingston
52:27 - Teaching voice lessons, emphasizing student-centered practices
53:48 - Sponsor the podcast
1:07:11 - Student-centered learning in voice education
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1. Sponsored Ad: The LoVetri Institute of Somatic Voicework™ (00:00:00)

2. History and impact of the master-apprentice model in music education (00:07:52)

3. Limitations of the master-apprentice teaching model in voice lessons (00:19:29)

4. The limitations of a traditional teaching approach (00:26:11)

5. Sponsored Ad: Free Book ‘Defeat your cravings’ by Dr. Glenn Livingston (00:31:17)

6. Teaching voice lessons, emphasizing student-centered practices (00:52:27)

7. Sponsor the podcast (00:53:48)

8. Student centered learning in voice education (01:07:11)