Education Eclipse

In this episode of Education Eclipse, host Brandon Chapman speaks with Tristan Loria, an assistant professor of kinesiology at Washington State University, about his groundbreaking research at the Interdisciplinary Music Performance and Learning Lab (IMPL Lab). Loria explores the intricate connections between music and kinesiology, using motion capture technology to study how musicians' movements evolve as they master their craft. He shares insights into how this research could revolutionize music education, improve accessibility for rural communities through remote instruction, and even contribute to STEM learning. Loria also discusses his journey from a psychology student in Canada to a leading researcher in motor learning, offering a compelling vision for the future of interdisciplinary approaches to music and movement.