The Music Ed Podcast

This episode is just for fun. Have you ever suffered from foot in mouth disease, when you either say something embarrass... Read more

I think the big mistake we make when trying to motivate students to practice is to think they are just like we were when... Read more

I strongly dislike this response. Sometimes it comes from ignorance, sometimes from a need for sympathy, and other times... Read more

Dare I say that a positive student teacher relationship is even MORE important than teaching music skills? You may not a... Read more

We know that band is fun, but our students don't always know that. We know that fun is achieved by aiming for and reach... Read more

We all develop those ideas - those hacks - that make our jobs much easier. In this episode I share 12 of them - most tha... Read more

My rehearsal time looks completely different starting my 22nd year than it did when I first started out. I find myself d... Read more

We all wish that each and every one of our students practiced two hours a day every day, but is this possible or even re... Read more

Director language is so full of fun similes and colorful language. The most fun ones are those that spill out in the spu... Read more

This is THE question I hate the most as a teacher. I'm very strict with it and my policy is "No/Never." I also want to a... Read more

We've talked about student etiquette in concerts, but how about when it's the audience members who are the problem! You ... Read more

Traditions are such an important part of every band program, and traditions need to be unique to you and your school. Wh... Read more

I've been teaching for 21 years, but I still HATE it when a student asks me if he can switch to drums. Why doesn't anyon... Read more

Do you struggle with what to say - or not say - at the concert. There's a fine line between being informative and helpfu... Read more

Do you ever feel like you are teaching a STADIUM full of students? There are tips to manage them a little better. Join m... Read more

When beginner trumpets have a hard time changing partials, it's almost always about the air. We as music educators know ... Read more

Disclaimer: View movies yourself before showing them to your students. Check your school or district's policy on showing... Read more

This was my first year back teaching beginning band after a 14 year hiatus while I taught at a suburban high school. My ... Read more

I'm not talking about adapting so much in this episode. Most of us can use our creativity and figure out something to ma... Read more

Oh the mistakes - so many - I made as a young director going to festival. I share 16 things I learned the way, tips that... Read more