Learn to play with
Dr. Jones
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
Dr. Jones's teaching philosophy, in his own words, is on its way. In the meantime, you'll find it alive in every Little Gems class: patience, high standards, and a whole lot of joy.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Doctor of Philosophy in Music Education
Eastman School of Music
Master of Music
University of Texas at San Antonio
Master of Education
Emory & Henry College
Bachelor of Arts in Music Education and French
Emory & Henry College
ABOUT
DR. JONES
Dr. Jason D. Jones is an Assistant Professor of Music Education at UTRGV on the Brownsville campus and serves on the executive board of the international Early Childhood Music and Movement Association. He earned his doctorate in Music Education at the Eastman School of Music, where he received the Shetler Prize, and holds certifications in Kodály from OAKE and in Eurhythmics from the American Eurhythmics Society.
Dr. Jones has taught elementary general music, choir, and strings, and received the SAISD Foundation "Inspire Award" for his innovative work with urban elementary school children. He has presented workshops, research, and clinics for school districts and for state, national, and international conferences, and his work has been published in the Journal of General Music Education and the Journal of Music Teacher Education, among others.
Honors & Links
Shetler Prize, Eastman School of Music
SAISD Foundation "Inspire Award"
Kodály Certification (OAKE); Eurhythmics Certification (American Eurhythmics Society)
Executive board, Early Childhood Music and Movement Association