This episode is all about copyright. As we all know, you can do anything you want with music you create, but in this episode we’ll give you some very much needed clarity about what you can and cannot do with music you didn’t create.
Music Ed Mentor Podcast #66: New Year, New You
As we start the new year, I wanted to present an episode that is a bit different from our typical episodes.
Music Ed Mentor Podcast #65: The Music Industry and YOU
One of the smartest things I did in my pre-music teaching life was to work at a music store. Not only did I make lifelong friends, I got to know all of the other music teachers in the area where I worked, I learned a lot about music instruments and accessories, I got to attend live performances of Broadway shows, meet professional musicians and celebrities, and basically develop a knowledge of the music industry.
Music Ed Mentor Podcast #64: Encouraging At-Home Practice
I know exactly how busy you are right now with the holiday season upon us. Which is why this episode is short, sweet, and to the point.
Music Ed Mentor Podcast #63: Comparanoia™, Imposter Syndrome, and Faking It
This episode on “Comparanoia™” is about something that I feel, and I’m sure YOU feel, quite poignantly this time of year: inadequacy.
Music Ed Mentor Podcast #62: Live from NAfME Conference
I recorded this episode while attending the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) conference in November, and the best part was getting to meet so many people!
Music Ed Mentor Podcast #61: Implementing SEL
Today I’ve brought on one of the world’s foremost experts in a truly relevant topic in music education today: Social Emotional Learning, or SEL.
Music Ed Mentor Podcast #60: Taking Your Group Global
My guest this week is Gavin Tabone, an elementary music teacher who has created an after-school choir group that has received world-wide acclaim.
Rehearsal Tip: Make Repetition Meaningful
Let’s face it: sometimes your students just need to repeat difficult sections over and over and over again. Unfortunately, doing it the same way every time has some issues:
It gets boring really quickly It may not be the way every student learns best It makes your students not believe you when you say, “Last Time!” And #3 opens you up for sarcasm and hilarious music teacher jokesTo help, here are some ways to make repeating the same line or phrase fun and engaging for every student.
Music Ed Mentor Podcast #59: Private Lessons
This week we’re talking about something most of us do: teach private lessons. I adore teaching one-on-one lessons for a lot of reasons.