Music Ed Insights

Bringing Joy and Creativity Back to the Classroom with the Orff Approach

Steve and Alan talk with documentary filmmaker Samantha Campbell and legendary music educator Doug Goodkin about the Orff Schulwerk method in action. They discuss making jazz accessible to all ages, using improvisation across the curriculum, and reconnecting students through creativity and playfulness in music.

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Quick Pro Tips: Four Ways Music Educators Can Use ChatGPT

Alan and Steve share four practical tips for music educators on how to save time using AI to create lesson plans, compose emails, write letters of recommendation, and summarize feedback.

 

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Optimizing Health, Wellness, and Happiness with Ann Smith

Alan and Steve talk with orchestra director and wellness enthusiast Ann Smith about ways to connect performance skills to student wellness.

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Quick Pro Tips- The "Bopping" Rehearsal Strategy for Better Ensemble Timing

Alan and Steve discuss the "bopping" rehearsal strategy, a technique commonly used in drum corps and marching bands but adaptable for all ensemble types. Steve explains how "bopping," or focusing on the beginnings of pitches, helps students improve rhythmic accuracy and self-detect mistakes. Tune in to learn how this approach can enhance your rehearsals, along with tips to overcome its challenges.

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Public Relations for Your Music Program with John Gallagher

Alan and Steve talk with educator and speaker John Gallagher about ways for you and your students to build advocacy and awareness for your music program through effective public relations.

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Quick Pro Tips- One Way to Help Alleviate the Teacher Shortage

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.

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Energize your Classrooms with Peter Boonshaft

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.

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Quick Pro Tip: A Powerful Way to Rebuild Trust - Apologize

Alan and Steve explore ways to come back from a mistake by using a proven technique for graceful apologies.

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Making Music for All: Redefining Success through Inclusivity and Process with Annie Ray

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.

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State Jazz Championships: A Good Idea, or Corruption of an Art Form?

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.

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