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.
Featured Content: Frank Ticheli’s Abracadabra
In preparation for the end of next month, today we’re featuring Frank Ticheli’s mysterious and mischievous Abracadabra.
Using SmartMusic in the General Music Classroom
With inspiring accompaniments for top recorder methods, SmartMusic is an indispensable tool for recorder students both in and outside of class.
A Mindful, Community-Building Choir Warm Up
For music educators and choir directors, the warm-up can become a stale part of the rehearsal. When you take a fresh look at it, it can become a time for excitement, community building, and music reading.
Sound Innovations : Book 1 Free in SmartMusic
Sound Innovations has become an extremely popular method, due in part to its solid pedagogy, clear format, and availability in SmartMusic.
Using Scaffolding to Teach your Students Vibrato
In learning psychology, constructivism is a paradigm or worldview that states that learning is an active, constructive process.
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.
SmartMusic Repertoire Update: September 2018
This month, in addition to solos and large ensemble titles, we’re also adding several all-time classic pop titles from the Warner Brothers archives.
SmartMusic Tools for Jazz and Improvisation
SmartMusic includes many top jazz method books and more than 500 jazz ensemble charts, from beginning to advanced levels. But great repertoire is just part of what SmartMusic has to offer, in terms of jazz and improvisation, to your students and program.