Those of you familiar with this podcast know that I usually welcome a guest who shares tips and tricks that you can put to use in your music program.
Music Ed Mentor Podcast #042: The Orff Approach
Today we’re talking about the methodology of Orff.
If you’re like me, heavily trained in band/instrumental/secondary, then Orff means one of two things to you: some guy with a theory of education (though you probably can’t remember the exact details) and the person who wrote Carmina Burana.
Music Ed Mentor Podcast #041: Starting an Elementary Music Program from Scratch
Today our guest is my friend and elementary music guru, Jessica Peresta. You can discover her blog and online community at the Domestic Musician.
Music Ed Mentor Podcast #040: Festival Preparation
Festivals are a fantastic tool for both recruiting and retaining students. They can help engage your more advanced musicians while providing others with an incentive to improve.
Music Ed Mentor Podcast #039: Empowering Your Students
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.