Distinguished Music Educator and Digital Learning Pioneer
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University of MontrealMatthieu Van Vliet serves as Music Professor at Cégep Marie-Victorin's Music Department, where he has led the development of the innovative MOOC series "Solfege at your fingertips." This comprehensive series aims to demystify music theory through dynamic teaching methods that connect theoretical concepts with practical applications. The four-part course covers fundamental topics from pitch and intervals to tonality, chord construction, and rhythm. His innovative approach focuses on making music theory accessible by linking theoretical concepts directly to their sonic representations. As lead designer of this educational initiative, developed in collaboration with the Université de Montréal's Faculty of Music, he has created an engaging curriculum that serves both aspiring music students and amateur musicians. His work bridges the gap between traditional music education and modern digital learning, particularly helping students prepare for college and university music programs.