Steve Giddings

I began my music teaching career at Fortune Consolidated School in rural Prince Edward Island and now teach K-6 music at Montague Consolidated School in Prince Edward Island. There I lead a grades 4-6 choir, 2 rock bands, a guitar club, and act as musical director for various productions at the school. My passion for integrating rock bands into the school setting led to the founding of the annual "Rock-a-palooza: PEI Schools of Rock Showcase" event in Prince Edward Island. As well, I have published articles in the Canadian Music Educator Journal on the topics of creativity as well as teaching rock bands in schools. My first book, "Rock Coach: A Practical Guide for Teaching Rock Bands in School," is now available on Amazon in Canada and the United States in both print and Kindle format. My blog and website, www.stevesmusicroom.com, is catered to the professional development of music educators in Canada and around the world. As well, I write a regular column on popular music education in the Canadian Music Educator Journal published quarterly by the Canadian Music Educators' Association.

My workshops are designed to be as hands on as possible, getting teaching up and playing as much as possible and experiencing new ways to engage their students in the joy of music making. Teachers will learn to put the theory aside and just create original music with their students or rock out in a rock band with their young learners. As these are designed to get attendees up and playing, my workshops work best with between 30 and 40 people. However, larger audiences can be accommodated. Contact me for more information!