“I started out in the ‘trash band…’ but you know what? We have the best job in the world. We get to teach music!”
5 Minute Tips for Rehearsal Efficiency
Take 5 minutes today to check out these simple tips for maximizing your rehearsal efficiency! Remember to give us a follow and share with a friend! And… Read more “5 Minute Tips for Rehearsal Efficiency”
Let the Music Lead You with Ashley Cuthbertson
You have GOT to check out this episode with Music Educator and Consultant: Ashley Cuthbertson! And WHEN you love it, don’t forget to subscribe, leave us a… Read more “Let the Music Lead You with Ashley Cuthbertson”
Putting Them First with Dr. Alice Hammel!
You. All… I cannot wait for you to hear this latest episode with Dr. Alice Hammel! Alice has been a huge inspiration for me and a role… Read more “Putting Them First with Dr. Alice Hammel!”
Creating a More Diverse Environment from the Very Beginning with Claire Allen
“Just in case anyone was under the illusion that people of color didn’t write very much, or that it wasn’t very good, it is a complete fallacy.”
Homeschool Music Ed in the Burg with Amy Brill Shirk
In this episode, we welcome homeschool music teacher, Amy Shirk, onto the podcast! Just a few weeks ago, I shared with you all how wonderful our first… Read more “Homeschool Music Ed in the Burg with Amy Brill Shirk”
Toddlers & Music: 5 Considerations for Your Toddler Musician
“One of the best ways I do this is by using rhythmic speech, so when we are getting ready to brush our teeth, I simply put it into a little chant it doesn’t even have to rhyme, But putting your words and instructions and praise into rhythm gives your children this sense of momentum forward momentum with whatever task they’re doing, and it also allows them to start to really learn musical patterns and rhythmic patterns that will benefit them for the long haul!”
Teacher Evaluations: From Dread to Delight with Dr. David Allen Ammerman
Dr. David Allen Ammerman, delves into pacing, building rapport, differentiation, gamification, repetition, and so much more!
People to Make Music With: How Annie Ray Started a Strings Program for Children with Disabilities
“And so I let him borrow the cello and he started going back and forth, and he started his eyes started welling up with tears they started crying because he thought it was the most beautiful thing you’ve ever heard.”
Passing the Baton: Empowering ALL Students with Theresa Hoover and Kathryn Finch
“If I could flip it a little bit and empower the kids and you know, intrinsically motivate them … So the idea of shifting just a little bit of your thinking to you know, giving the kids a little bit more of the ownership of the learning. If we give them autonomy, mastery, and purpose… that’s where they are intrinsically motivated and ready to you know take on their learning.”
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