Music Ed Insights

Inspiring the Next Generation of Music Educators with Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser

In this episode, recorded live at the Iowa Bandmasters Association convention in May 2024, we sit down with renowned music education thought leader Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser to discuss the enduring relevance of band programs, effective role modeling for aspiring teachers, and navigating the challenges of modern student engagement. Dr. Tim shares his wisdom and insights gleaned from decades of experience, offering practical advice and inspiration for music educators at all stages of their careers. The conversation includes questions from the engaged audience, providing a dynamic and insightful discussion.

Not Happy With Your Situation? You Have Three Choices.

Alan and Steve discuss your basic options when you are unhappy with an aspect of your job or life. Learn an effective way to take more control of your fate!

Finding Success in Low-Income Schools with Tim Gonzalez

Alan and Steve talk to educator Tim Gonzalez about his experiences, successes, and cheat codes teaching in Title I schools.

Quick Pro Tips: One Little Thing

Alan and Steve each share one bit of wisdom for tackling the new school year.

Anger, Anxiety, and Burnout

Alan and Steve talk with educator and counselor Jane Detweiler-Sutliffe, LLPC, about ways to adjust your teaching to minimize the interference caused by student anxiety and/or teacher burnout.

Quick Pro Tips: Public Speaking Tips

Guest co-host Dennis Green, longtime radio broadcaster and emcee, joins Steve to give teachers some public speaking tips for the upcoming school year.

Dealing with anxiety and relevance by embracing your inner Music Guerrilla

Alan and Steve have a fun and free-ranging conversation with conductor, clinician, speaker, author, adventurer and advocate Milt Allen about priorities, the relevance of music education, and anxiety.

 

Alan and Steve do the Lightning Round

Podcast insider and loyal listener Matt Pries guest hosts to lead Alan and Steve through the lightning round questions that Steve has been putting to every guest for the last three years. Finally, you can learn more about your hosts!

Summer Reading Series- Vocal Health for Music Teachers

Alan and Steve walk through a blog post from NAfME with four pointers on preserving our voices and coping with overuse.

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Quick Pro Tips: Do Noise-Cancelling Ear Buds Protect Our Hearing?

Alan and Steve bring back past guest audiologist (and violist) Alyssa Ottmar to discuss new data on ear buds. Do their new features really protect our hearing? Steve asked this question of Alyssa the last time she was a guest, and now she’s back with a more definitive and detailed answer.

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