Teaching popular music requires more than just a love for the hits; it requires a robust framework for analyzing cultural impact. The IASPM Popular Music Pedagogy Workshop is a dedicated event for educators ranging from secondary school teachers to university professors. Held at the Liverpool Hope University Creative Campus, this event addresses the challenge of keeping music education relevant in a rapidly changing technological environment.
The workshop kicks off with a keynote on "The TikTok Effect," analyzing how short-form video content is changing the way the younger generation perceives song structure and melody. Participants will engage in hands-on sessions where they will develop lesson plans that bridge the gap between classical theory and contemporary pop production. A significant portion of the event is dedicated to inclusivity and diversity in the classroom—specifically, how to decolonize the music curriculum by introducing students to non-Western popular music histories.
The afternoon sessions will feature "Tech-Talks," showcasing the latest software for classroom composition and virtual performance. There will also be a roundtable discussion on the career paths available to music students in 2026, featuring recruiters from major labels and independent distributors. By the end of the two days, attendees will walk away with a toolkit of resources, a network of fellow educators, and a renewed passion for bringing the study of popular music to the next generation of creators.
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