In most areas of my life I try to practice some type of minimalism. I have a limited wardrobe. I have few possessions.
Featured Composer: Ola Gjeilo
Born in Skui, Norway, composer Ola Gjeilo grew up in a musically eclectic household. He began improvising on the piano at an early age.
Time Hacks for Teachers, Part 1: Reclaiming Your Time
There never seems to be enough hours in the day. To help, you might turn to time management experts for advice., Unfortunately, they never seem to grasp the life of a music educator.
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?
Repertoire Update July 2019
This month we’ve again expanded the SmartMusic repertoire library with more than 100 additions, including new solos and large ensemble titles.
Neuroscience and Music Education: Why What We Do Is so Important
Music teachers are busy folks. Why take the time to learn about the brain when it’s hard to find 15 minutes to eat lunch?
They Are What They Eat: Literature Selection
Does curriculum drive literature selection? Or does literature selection drive curriculum?
If choosing one option leaves you feeling a bit uncomfortable or dissatisfied, perhaps you’d agree that there is a two-way flow.
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.
Featured Content: Rossano Galante’s Red Rock Mountain
Today we’re featuring Red Rock Mountain, a very popular and powerful grade 4 piece for concert band.
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.