Teach Music 21C Podcast Series

Supplementary group classes that meet weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly are a mainstay of many music studio programs. Join Connie Bell and Merlin as we explore our number one activity to include. 

For music studio teachers, it may be hard to believe that June is just around the corner and it's time for wrapping things up. Join experienced private lesson teachers Lorrie Merrell and Merlin Thompson as we revisit strategies for wrapping up our teaching schedule. We talk about parent meetings, report cards, and info sheets that make it all work.

Do you have busy families in your studio? Families who organize their schedules to the maximum? Join Connie Bell and Merlin Thompson as we bring empathy and practicality to this dynamic topic.

Helping music students develop their own musical vocabulary is a lengthy journey for music teachers. Join Paul McGlinchey and Merlin Thompson as we explore the different ways vocabulary comes into play.

Join experienced music teachers Connie Bell and Merlin Thompson as we explore goal setting from various perspectives including: long term, short term, changing direction, and more.

An encouraging and inspirational conversation as Lorrie Merrell and Merlin Thompson explore what it's like to join students on their own meaningful musical journey - even when we don't necessarily know where things will end up.

Hear how Sandy Chen organized an amazing humanitarian fundraising event for her studio and what inspired her to reach out to the world beyond her immediate studio. A heart-warming conversation with Merlin Thompson. 

Today's music teachers recognize that it's our job to figure out to keep students going even when it may seem like students are going off-track. And that's why we run into all kinds of challenges. Connie Bell and Merlin Thompson provide timely insight into how music teachers can respond to today's teaching challenges.

Today's music teachers recognize that it's our job to figure out to keep students going even when it may seem like students are going off-track. And that's why we run into all kinds of challenges. Connie Bell and Merlin Thompson provide timely insight into how music teachers can respond to today's teaching challenges.

Today's music teachers recognize that it's our job to figure out to keep students going even when it may seem like students are going off-track. And that's why we run into all kinds of challenges. Connie Bell and Merlin Thompson provide timely insight into how music teachers can respond to today's teaching challenges.

This podcast for music teachers is a great resource. Experienced music studio teachers Sandy Chen and Merlin Thompson get personal about what's involved when music teachers work with "real life" students. It's all about helping students become the best of their own brand and explore their own musical identity.

How can music teachers help our students deepen their relationship with music making? What's involved? Paul McGlinchey and Merlin Thompson explore these questions and more in this informative episode.

Lots of music teachers talk about lifelong music making. But what exactly is that? Why is it important? And how can music teachers be intentional about it? This episode is an informative session from Connie Bell and Merlin Thompson.

Based on the model of language learning, Accumulated Repertoire is a teaching strategy that builds student fluency in their old/best repertoire as they learn new repertoire. What does that look like? Join Lorrie Merrell and Merlin Thompson for an insider view of this important topic.

Music teachers recognize that finding the "right" repertoire can have a huge impact on students' ongoing musical development. So what do we do? Where do we go? Join Lorrie Merrell and Merlin Thompson as we explore this important topic.

Join Connie Bell and Merlin Thompson as we take a close look at music studio policy and the challenge music teachers frequently face with re-scheduling missed lessons. You'll want to hear what we have to say.

How can music teachers teach so that our students get the most they can from our teaching? What strategies are helpful? Join Lorrie Merrell and Merlin Thompson as we dive into this compelling topic.

What does it look like when music students take ownership of their own musical journey no matter the level or age? What strategies are teachers using? Join Merlin Thompson and Paul McGlinchey as we explore this dynamic topic.

How can music teachers create a collaborative environment even from the first lesson? Join Connie Bell and Merlin Thompson in this practical and thoughtful exploration.

Are you interested in helping your students become lifelong music makers? Join Lorrie Merrell and Merlin Thompson as we explore the tools that sow the seeds for our students as lifelong music makers. A thoughtful and informative discussion.

Where are music teachers headed? What inspires our teaching? What's the point of music teaching? Paul McGlinchey and Merlin Thompson explore these important questions and more in this informative podcast. Be sure to check it out.

Ask a group of music teachers what they find challenging about teaching and you'll most likely encounter topics like student engagement and teacher exhaustion. Join Merlin Thompson and Paul McGlinchey for a conversation about three must-have tools to use in response to today's music teaching challenges.

It's the first week of lessons - the perfect time to gather the most up-to-date information and plan for the months ahead. Lorrie Merrell and Merlin Thompson share how this activity is a main-stay for effective music teaching.

It's December and that means it's time to wrap things up for another term. Join Lorrie Merrell and Merlin Thompson as we explore the simple routines of reflecting on our teaching, making out report cards, and meeting with parents and students to share our thoughts.

Join Lorrie Merrell and Merlin Thompson as we explore the strategy of Review & Refine. Based on a Language-Learning Model, Review & Refine is a super way music teachers can provide support and impetus for students' ongoing musical development. Enjoy!