Music Ed Insights

Lessons Learned

Alan and Steve reflect on the lessons and trends we’ve uncovered in our first ten episodes.

The Value and Values of Show Choir with Dina Else

Steve and Alan visit with veteran educator Dina Else about the upsides and downsides of competitive show choir. Links and show notes can be found at https://www.musicedinsights.com/uncategorized/the-value-and-values-of-show-choir-with-dina-else/

Mental Health Issues with Jennifer Wharton

Alan and Steve visit with professional musician Jennifer Wharton about mental health issues that confront music students and teachers. Show notes and links found at https://www.musicedinsights.com/uncategorized/mental-health-issues-with-jennifer-wharton/

Meeting Special Needs with Alice Hammel

Steve and Alan talk with Alice about how and why students with special needs can be included in music classes and ensembles. Find links and show notes at https://www.musicedinsights.com/uncategorized/meeting-special-needs-with-alice-hammel/

Connecting Music with your Students with Annie Savage

Steve and Alan talk with Annie Savage about practical and easy ways to make a big impact and real connections with our students. Find links and show notes at https://www.musicedinsights.com/uncategorized/connecting-music-with-your-students-with-annie-savage/

Know Your Composers: Selecting Literature with Karen Howard

Steve and Alan talk with Dr. Karen Howard about composers, literature, and the value of putting those into context for our students. Links and show notes at https://www.musicedinsights.com/uncategorized/know-your-composers-selecting-literature-with-karen-howard/

Jazz and More, Step by Step with Jerry Tolson

Steve and Alan talk with Jerry Tolson about the right ways to approach jazz education, race, and more in the music classroom. 

Links and takeaways from this episode can be found at https://www.musicedinsights.com/uncategorized/jazz-and-more-step-by-step-with-jerry-tolson/

Beyond Eclectic Strings with Beth Fortune

Steve and Alan talk with Beth Fortune about the alternatives to traditional music in the classroom and how to introduce other genres. Show notes at https://www.musicedinsights.com/uncategorized/beyond-eclectic-strings-with-beth-fortune/

Inclusive Programming with Lee Nelson

Steve and Alan talk to Dr. Lee Nelson about appropriately programming diverse choral literature in Midwestern programs.

Passion and Perspective with Jasmine Fripp

Steve and Alan talk with “The Passionate Black Educator” Jasmine Fripp about teaching techniques to build passion and ownership among students in performance ensembles and general music classes.