Episodes
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3 days ago
Music Ed Insights insider Michael Prichard joins Alan and Steve with a tip for educators on how to talk with students about the teaching profession.
Monday Apr 29, 2024
Energize your Classrooms with Peter Boonshaft
Monday Apr 29, 2024
Monday Apr 29, 2024
Alan and Steve talk to legendary educator and author Peter Boonshaft about bringing energy to our classrooms through careful planning, word choice, and even our face.
Monday Apr 22, 2024
Quick Pro Tip: A Powerful Way to Rebuild Trust - Apologize
Monday Apr 22, 2024
Monday Apr 22, 2024
Alan and Steve explore ways to come back from a mistake by using a proven technique for graceful apologies.
Monday Apr 15, 2024
Monday Apr 15, 2024
Alan and Steve talk with orchestra teacher and 2024 Grammy Music Educator Annie Ray about her award-winning efforts to make space for students with disabilities and adversities.
Monday Apr 08, 2024
State Jazz Championships: A Good Idea, or Corruption of an Art Form?
Monday Apr 08, 2024
Monday Apr 08, 2024
Alan and Steve report from the Iowa Jazz Championships, the only contest of its kind, and share the vibe with the rest of the country.
Monday Apr 01, 2024
Monday Apr 01, 2024
Alan and Steve talk with educator and researcher Jerianne Larson about empowering female students in music education and addressing barriers facing women pursuing careers as band directors and conductors.
Monday Mar 25, 2024
Quick Pro Tips- Define and Stay Consistent with Boundaries
Monday Mar 25, 2024
Monday Mar 25, 2024
Alan and Steve talk about guardrails when building relationships with your students.
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Spring Break LIVE FROM Central Florida
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Alan and Steve discuss the value of taking students on a trip to Florida’s theme parks.
Monday Mar 18, 2024
Beyond Measure: "UnGrading" Your Music Classroom with Chris Gleason
Monday Mar 18, 2024
Monday Mar 18, 2024
Alan and Steve visit with “UnGrading” guru and educator Chris Gleason about the seven paradigm shifts that can lead to alternate approaches to evaluating student learning.
Monday Mar 04, 2024
Quick Pro Tips- Dealing with a Staff Cut
Monday Mar 04, 2024
Monday Mar 04, 2024
Alan shares a real-world case study on how one school dealt with a staff cut, with instructions on how anyone can use the same method.