Doctor of Music Education at Liberty University

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[@richardnunley9591]

Hi DeMarius! Your video brought back memories of when I first started teaching. I’ve been a choral director here in Chicago for 40 years and it has been an amazing journey! I just wanted to encourage you on the pursuit of your doctorate. Be encouraged my brother!

[@echoes.on.water.]

My jaw dropped when you said your prof at Rowan was Dennis DiBlasio. Had the pleasure of performing with him at my undergrad at Mansfield University in PA.

[@brendanhollywoodburyms9029]

I am also a DME student at liberty in the middle of the degree! I wish you the best of luck, and keep sharing! I wish I had done the same when I started this journey, there isn't enough material on the program yet since it is so new. Make sure you nail down that Turabian style, I'm still a work in progress on it :)

[@awlovesaw8502]

How did you or do you like the degree?

[@noryment.2868]

Whoa!!!! I’m a music graduate from Winthrop. Did my undergraduate and graduate work there. That is so awesome!!!!

[@MM-dt2in]

Thank you for sharing! I am finishing my Masters in Music Education this summer and have been very seriously considering the DME at Liberty. I know it’s a fairly new program and I’ve been hoping to find current student’s thoughts. Glad I found your video. Thanks again!

[@jesselung]

I respect the grind dude! Looking forward to following along your journey

[@maxrkmrose]

Awesome, DeMarius. I hope you are doing well. The doctoral journey is an interesting one. I did one (Ph.D.) in my 50s and had a blast. A lot of writing for sure, but fun and learned a lot about myself and my capabilities. Best of luck and keep your eye on the target!

[@dctrbrass]

Thank you for sharing. I'm starting the same doctoral program in the fall. I did my Master's in 2005 and detoured into IT, while playing in orchestras and teaching as an adjunct. I should've done my DMA a long time ago, but here I am now :) I played in the Hawaii Marine Band in the 90s :)

[@freamonmcnair3743]

I just graduated from LU DME this past weekend

[@gangofgreenhorns2672]

Congrats on pursuing your doctorate. Also: I'm pretty certain that show "the Righteous Gemstones" is based on the Falwell family lol. Probably worth watching if you're going to Liberty soon.

[@8vamusicstudios249]

Hope the DME is going well! Waiting for another update! Curious as to why you chose the DME program over the PhD in music ed at Liberty? I've been going back and forth between the two, mainly because you usually see professors with the PhD in music ed. As you've gone through this program, any concerns with "DME" not being as recognized in the university setting? Essentially the same as the DMA?

[@riyanhidayatullah2587]

Good Dr. Jackson, Greetings from Indonesia

[@emery1057]

Good luck on finding your job after school

[@blindsteinofthemountain3831]

Semper Fi. Good Luck.

[@Sirvalorsax]

Nice man, I've been looking at getting a Masters and Doctorate for years. Its nice to hear that the online training is legit. What about recitals though? Congratulations and good luck!

[@DeMariusJackson]

For my Masters recital...I essentially recorded the concert with local musicians. About half of the tunes were original compositions and I also had to write a paper about the techniques I used in compositions. I actually really enjoyed the process! I love the channel btw!!

[@makafamilymusic]

Hey! I was so surprised finding this video! I actually live in Gunma, Japan and I was wanting to take a online class from liberty university( Worship, music studies!) I have never taken a online course, so I'm kind of concerned about it. How was it for you??? I am wanting to do music ministry in Japan in the future. Do you think it will be a good choice to take an online class from Japan??

[@DeMariusJackson]

So far...it is great! It is a lot of work...but definitely worth it!

[@thomsonsorya]

Blessings

[@celesteamadorr]

How’s it going with the doctoral degree? I’m a pianist and I’m looking forward on their master degree.

[@DeMariusJackson]

I am done! I actually successfully defended my thesis about a week ago. It was a long road but definitely worth it.

[@awlovesaw8502]

@@DeMariusJackson Do you have to write the traditional Dissertation or can it be a dissertation in practice?

[@kellyflynn5415]

How is your DME going at Liberty? Very curious about it

[@DeMariusJackson]

It’s going great. Hopefully I’ll be graduating next fall!!

[@kellyflynn5415]

@@DeMariusJackson that is wonderful! I have my Bachelors in Music Ed and Masters in MsED and I'm wondering if I should take the leap and do a doctorate. I'm a violinist/violist. Is their Music Ed program more catered to a specific study? Band/Orchestra/Voice? Thank you and I wish you the best of luck on finishing!!!

[@Npisces]

I have a bachelor in music education and master’s in education/ im considering to do music in education phd or phd in education/ i dnt know really cause im so into education than music im not as professional in music but im good in philosophy of education/ so I dnt know if this program will be only about music playing and preforming music or its mix of both.. im really afraid to make the wrong decision :( whats ur advice?

[@Npisces]

To hit the point: im more of a educator/teacher .. than a musician .. so whats ur advice?

[@camsax]

I’m looking into this and would like some additional info. I sent you a Facebook message.

[@patrickthames8853]

Awesome! I am slated to start during the fall... Please tell what I need to know to be successful. You can friend me via FB or just email me. I would greatly appreciate any help you can give me!

[@rburton5731]

DeMarius, I am in the same program you are in. Currently taking MUSC 845 The Role of the College Music Teacher. I will try to contact you personally.

[@DeMariusJackson]

Nice!! I’m thinking of registering for that class this summer!

[@Daniel_Scott89]

Nice! I got my bachelors at Liberty! I was in the marching band, “The Spirit of the Mountain”. I also played alto sax

[@charlesjirkovsky14]

We need an update!!

[@stephanieescher4158]

DeMarius, I am curious as to how your experience is progressing? I am seriously contemplating the DME online through Liberty. I do not wish to attend the same university where I received my M.A. as I like the idea of different university environments/perspectives/settings for all of my degrees. Since I do not have access to a D.M.A. in Conducting (which is the terminal degree I desire most) in close proximity to me, the online offering through Liberty seems to be a good fit. I have researched Boston University's Online program as well, but the length of time they require (6-7 years) is too long, in my opinion, and the cost is nearly unconscionable! I currently have a B.M. in Vocal Music/Music Education, Univ. North Texas ('91) M.A. in Music Education (Choral Conducting Concentration), Univ. South Florida ('06) and 10+ years of music teaching experience. Now that my kids are grown, I am finally ready to complete my degree journey. I guess what I want to know most is, are you enjoying the program thus far and finding that it is balanced in terms of work product? I am a bit concerned that it may be too heavily skewed toward ONLY writing papers. I'm also concerned that the relative gravitas or rigor of the Liberty program may not be well-regarded or well-received among the academic community at large. Any thoughts or insights you can share are most appreciated. Congrats on taking the leap! Godspeed during your time in Japan.

[@DeMariusJackson]

I did a follow up video kzbin.info/www/bejne/bn2VhHikndZrbJY Message me on Facebook and I can give you more details if you'd like :)

[@meganpoff5555]

I got accepted to the same program, but I have hesitated on following through because of the whole Falwell scandal. I was worried about the name, it seems though a lot on here look past that which has encouraged me greatly! Congratulations on your success so far. 🥰