This week on #MusicEdLove, we welcome the winner of the Conquistador Award from El Paso, Texas, Ida Steadman onto the show! Ida taught orchestra for over 50… Read more “The Musical Conquistador with Orchestra Director: Ida Capshaw Steadman”
Sample Music Major Night
Music Major Night 2 ½ Hours Target Audience: High School Sophomores – Seniors Parents of HS Sophomores-Seniors Target Speakers: Local university professors Work to have representation from… Read more “Sample Music Major Night”
Toward a More Equitable Future: Classism in K-12 Music Education
“Well, we are having this conversation right here and right now because of recent examples of classism. We wanted to have a discussion because most of our practices in music education have small examples of classism whether or not we realize it. But before we get into that, let’s talk about our value-systems.”
I Sold My Soul to Music with Sgt. Jacob Kohut
every morning when I woke up and I drove into work. I was like, man. How awesome is this. I’m getting paid to do this. And that’s a magical feeling that when you’re doing work, but it is fun work.
Just Ask: Making Connections Where You’re Planted with Dr. Blair Williams
Welcome to our New Years Eve Special Episode with Dr. Blair Williams! Dr. Williams is Assistant Professor of String Music Education at Texas Tech University and Director/Master… Read more “Just Ask: Making Connections Where You’re Planted with Dr. Blair Williams”
8 Minutes Can Save you Hours of Rehearsal Time with the Round Robin Rehearsal
Far too often, I have spent so much time drilling one section of an orchestra while the rest of the ensemble sits unengaged and bored. With my Round Robin Rehearsal techniques, you will save countless hours of unengaged time.
The Round Robin Rehearsal
All too often, I observe young teachers who spend the bulk of a very short class period working with just one section. This leaves the other students… Read more “The Round Robin Rehearsal”
Making My Dreams: Tips for Majoring in Music from current Music Majors
They discuss the credit hour myth in music, knowing your worth, the immense power of your studio professor, and provide suggestions as high school students begin the decision-making process of selecting a school of music.
Ooh Wah Ooh Wah Oh Ah: Getting Baby Dressed Song
Does your baby also get frustrated during times of transition? When David Michael was first born, he DESPISED getting changed in the morning and in the evening.… Read more “Ooh Wah Ooh Wah Oh Ah: Getting Baby Dressed Song”
Music Teacher Parents: It’s Okay to Say No
This week, we meet with some music teachers who are also parents to chat about managing it all. Erin Stavropolous and Kelley McNamee discuss time management, recruitment,… Read more “Music Teacher Parents: It’s Okay to Say No”