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Don’t Dream It… Be It! Systemic Support for Music Teachers
Music teachers often feel like they never have “enough.” Enough space, time, money, instruments…It quickly morphs into feeling like you don’t have enough dignity or
Culturally Responsive Pedagogy is NOT a classroom management technique
You’ve probably heard the term “culturally responsive pedagogy” or “culturally relevant pedagogy” by now. Maybe you know a little about it, or you’re curious about
How to Get More Expressive Performances
How do you get your students to SHOW their expression in their performance? Being expressive is a very personal journey. Some professionals remain very stone-faced,
Three New Alternatives to Ranked Instrumental Seating
The traditional practice of placing musicians into ranked seating positions has been passed down from professional orchestras and military bands into school bands and orchestras
How to Move from Disrespect to a More Trusting Classroom Culture
I frequently preach about the trust and creativity connection, especially when you’re teaching improvisation. But if you search around for how to teach improvisation, you’ll
Thinking Styles in the Music Classroom
On the bridge of a starship, the captain begins her log entry as her crew checks routine readouts. “Captain’s log, stardate 8130.3…” Little beeps and
Don’t Dream It… Be It! Systemic Support for Music Teachers
Music teachers often feel like they never have “enough.” Enough space, time, money, instruments…It quickly morphs into feeling like you don’t have enough dignity or
Culturally Responsive Pedagogy is NOT a classroom management technique
You’ve probably heard the term “culturally responsive pedagogy” or “culturally relevant pedagogy” by now. Maybe you know a little about it, or you’re curious about
How to Get More Expressive Performances
How do you get your students to SHOW their expression in their performance? Being expressive is a very personal journey. Some professionals remain very stone-faced,
Three New Alternatives to Ranked Instrumental Seating
The traditional practice of placing musicians into ranked seating positions has been passed down from professional orchestras and military bands into school bands and orchestras
How to Move from Disrespect to a More Trusting Classroom Culture
I frequently preach about the trust and creativity connection, especially when you’re teaching improvisation. But if you search around for how to teach improvisation, you’ll
Thinking Styles in the Music Classroom
On the bridge of a starship, the captain begins her log entry as her crew checks routine readouts. “Captain’s log, stardate 8130.3…” Little beeps and