Music Ed Insights

What Trauma Does to Our Students with Nicole Cobb

Alan and Steve talk to counselor Nicole Cobb about how Covid and other sources of trauma impact their learning and engagement. Find links and show notes at https://www.musicedinsights.com/uncategorized/what-trauma-does-to-our-students-with-nicole-cobb/

This stuff works! Real-World Application with Jennifer Williams

Steve and Alan talk with Jennifer Williams about specific ways she has implemented Music Ed Insights into her high school instrumental music classroom, and how they’ve made a difference for students. Find links and more information at https://www.musicedinsights.com/uncategorized/this-stuff-works-real-world-application-with-jennifer-williams/

Staying Curious, Empathetic, and Optimistic with Jason Max Ferdinand

Alan and Steve talk with Jason Max about learning more, growing in understanding, and staying optimistic about your students and the world. For episode notes and links, visit https://www.musicedinsights.com/uncategorized/staying-curious-empathetic-and-optimistic-with-dr-jason-max-ferdinand/  

Alan and Steve have questions for YOU.

This week, we pose questions to our listeners. Write, send a sound clip, and engage in the conversation. We’ll use your responses and ideas for a future episode. You can take another closer look at the questions here: https://www.musicedinsights.com/uncategorized/alan-and-steve-have-questions-for-you/

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/