Basic Math or Matching Pitch: Which Skill Is More Important?

Imagine if learning to matching pitch was treated like learning basic math:

We certainly believe everyone can learn addition and subtraction. In fact, our public schools require that all students learn how to add and subtract.

If a student struggles to understand the concept of basic math, how is this handled? It’s likely the school will provide extra help. The student remains in class, but also receives individualized training until they have caught up to the other students.

Do we give up on a student who can’t add or subtract? Never. We continue to find approaches that reach them. 

So why don’t we don’t we treat the skill of matching pitch the same way?

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Basic Math or Matching Pitch: Which Skill Is More Important?