Last July, as I was preparing to present to the NAfME Southwest Division Collegiate Summit, I decided to do a quick poll in one of the big music teacher groups.
Music Ed Mentor Podcast #56: Getting Funding – Award Application Tips
Years ago I did some survey work to discover the biggest cause of stress in the lives of music educators.
Music Ed Mentor Podcast #55: Comebacks, Hobbies, and Reinventing Yourself
This week my guest is Jason Heath, veteran teacher, performer, author, clinician, and consultant. Jason is also the host of Contrabass Conversations, an amazing podcast devoted to exploring music and ideas associated with the double bass.
Music Ed Mentor Podcast #054: Mastering Classroom Management
The other day I had a mentoring session with a first-year teacher. I asked him how much training in classroom management he’d been provided.
Music Ed Mentor Podcast #053: Becoming a Minimalist Music Teacher
In most areas of my life I try to practice some type of minimalism. I have a limited wardrobe. I have few possessions.
Music Ed Mentor Podcast #052: Connecting Rehearsal with Home Practice
Today we talk about something that can make or break your music classes: at-home practice.
This is something that continues to come up in discussions between music teachers: how do you get kids to stay engaged enough that they want to practice at home?
Music Ed Mentor Podcast #051: Creating and Recreating Music Using Technology
In this episode, we continue our foray into technology in music education – this time delving into electronic music. As our regular listeners will know, I do not claim to be a music technology person.
Music Ed Mentor Podcast #050: Coding and Music
Today’s episode is a bit off-brand. While I typically stick to non-pedagogical topics – like fundraising, personal development, and classroom management – today’s guest, and her passion for sharing coding and music with students, is just amazing.
Music Ed Mentor Podcast #049: Conferences on Your Couch and On-Demand PD
The underlying theme for this week’s very short podcast is innovation, something that we both love and hate in music education.
Music Ed Mentor Podcast #048: Setting Realistic Expectations
Chris Munce is an accomplished choral performer, conductor, educator, clinician, and arts administrator. He’s also the host of the Choralosophy podcast.