While I understand that “Empowerment” can mean many different things to many different people, let me assure you this is a really great episode; so great I saved it for last – it was the final podcast we recorded in 2018.
Music Ed Mentor Podcast #038: The Important Role of Music Technology In Education
To bring value to your program, technology needs to provide practical benefits. It has to inspire your students, aid your instruction, or make you more efficient.
Music Ed Mentor Podcast #037: Creating Zen in the Music Classroom
Our last episode featured secrets for staying happy and healthy this holiday season. To build on that theme, this week my guest is Dan Tricarico, author of The Zen Teacher: Creating Focus, Simplicity, and Tranquility in the Classroom.
Music Ed Mentor Podcast #036: 7 Secrets for a Healthy and Happy Holiday Season
This time of year it is crucial that we prioritize taking care of our mental and physical wellness.
Most of us got into music education as a career because we are givers.
Music Ed Mentor Podcast #035: Wisdom from Band Directors and Composers
Today’s guest, Mark Connor, is an in-demand composer/arranger and a teacher with more than 20 years of music education experience.
Music Ed Mentor Podcast #034: Playing the Inner Game of Music
Just a couple of weeks ago I was dealing with an emotion I felt uncomfortable with: performance anxiety. Not as a horn player, but as a conductor rehearsing our community band.
Music Ed Mentor Podcast #033: Becoming a Better Musician
Today’s episode dovetails nicely with our previous podcast about battling burnout because it’s about rejuvenating and inspiring ourselves by working to improve our own musicality.
Music Ed Mentor Podcast #032: Battling Burnout
I am absolutely thrilled about this episode because we discuss the number one thing you can do to improve your teaching, career, and life: take care of you.
7 Self-Care Strategies to Prevent Burnout
Cursory glances through music educator Facebook groups and online forums reveal the most poignant frustration in our profession: we are burning out as a profession.
Music Ed Mentor Podcast #031: Entrepreneurship and Second Careers
In our previous podcast, April Vargo and I talked about side hustles: ways to make additional income outside of your regular job.