Abstract

Formal popular music education (PME) faces a number of challenges; not least how to sufficiently engage learners in creative tasks that help to develop their skills and knowledge, whilst at the same time preparing them for employment in the: โ€˜ever-changing dynamic of the industries they hope to work inโ€™ (McIntyre et al, 2016, p. 2). 
 The following study draws upon data gathered during a Practice Based Enquiry (PBE) and the specific context of teaching pop music songwriting and production is explored through the application of the โ€˜Service Modelโ€™ for Pop Music, Creativity and Commerce by an experienced pop music producer undertaking the role of researcher and โ€˜ETLโ€™ (ETL). Importantly, it it illustrates how to engage learners within an industry-style creative task and shows how the team leaderโ€™s role can help to give students important access to the social interactions of the field throughout the process.

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