Michael Griffin

Michael Griffin is an educator, motivational speaker, author, conductor and pianist. Griffin’s talks are inspired by theory of motivation and the premise that the greatest predictor of progress - music and otherwise - is the quality and the quantity of learning time. Griffin is particularly interested in motivation theory and the influence of mindset on achievement.

He has consulted for Cambridge University Press and is the author of five books, the most recent Learning Strategies for Musical Success receiving universal acclaim. Griffin has presented for 250 schools and conferences in 25 countries.

 

Learning strategies for musical success.

It’s a simple connection but a powerful one. The internal drive required to pursue an activity relies heavily on the greatest of all motivators – making progress. For musical progress, nothing is as important as the quality and the quantity of practice time. This inspiring interactive, differentiated* presentation will equip students, teachers, adult learners, and parents with the methods and mindset required to maximise the prospect of learning music enjoyably and successfully.

 

Nurturing Intrinsic Motivation and Fostering Metacognition in the Music Studio

Motivation is the fuel of human behaviour. Self-directed or metacognitive learning is an over-arching aim of education. Mindset determines learning effort and perseverance, and is recognised as a defining factor for musical success. These fundamental principles underpin the how and why of learning, and hence are essential understandings for all music teachers. 

Michael Griffin synthesises a pedagogical strategy aimed to maximise student drive, passion and curiosity. He draws from the great music education advocates of the past, including the Ancient Greeks, Confucius, Rousseau and Einstein. Together with modern neuroscientific revelation and psychology, an arresting model of empowerment and engagement emerges.