Not Your Forte

**Re-upload, Originally Posted 1/22/20** Not Your Forte Podcast is back and ready for a brand new season! Dr. Payne and Eric are beyond excited to discuss a variety of fun topics throughout the season. First off we start by talking about basics of getting back to school as well as the benefits of organizational involvement.  Not Your Forte: A Guide to Keeping Music Ed. Simple Episode 1, Season 2 J...

**Re-upload. Originally Posted 2/4/20** Join Dr. Payne and Eric this week as we discuss Aural Skills and why it is one of the most important things you learn in your undergrad. We are joined this week by a special guest, Grace Baugher. Grace is a current graduate student at Kansas state and an up and coming composer! You can find out more on Grace and her compositions on her website: https://www.g...

**Reupload. Originally Posted 2/18/20** Needing to know where to start when it comes to making your resume? Not sure what to expect when you go into your first job interview? Join Eric this week as he is joined not by Dr. Payne, but special guest, Frank Troyka. This episode is dedicated to helping you know everything that you need to prepare for gaining successful employment! Not Your Forte: A Gui...

**Reupload. Originally Posted 3/20** Mental health is an issue that too often is brushed aside, especially in college. Dr. Payne's KMEA presentation looks to discuss the current state of mental health of music education majors and the impact of stressors on their schooling as well as their career aspirations. His goal will be to start a dialog on how to proactively address emerging issues in...

**Reupload. Originally Posted 3/20/20** Join Dr. Payne and Eric as we discuss the adjustments that music majors across the country will be facing amidst schools moving to online courses as a way to prevent the spread of COVID-19. While this will be a difficult transition for many, we at Not Your Forte believe that we can move forward stronger than ever! If you want to fill us in with how you or yo...

**Reupload. Originally Posted 4/17/20** In this time of social distancing, it can be hard to stay motivated, moving and positive. Join Eric as he interviews Dr. Matthew Arau on how the power of positivity and a shift to a growth mindset can help you be successful and healthy during these different times. Dr. Matthew Arau is an Assistant Professor of Music, Chair of the Music Education Department a...

**Reupload. Originally posted 4/24/20** Join Eric and Dr. Payne as they host a discussion about how we are continually adjusting to online classes. Joining us in our discussion is Dr. Alex Wimmer, the assistant director of bands at K-State, Billy Hatfield, a first year teacher of 5-12 Choirs in Hiawatha, KS and Haley Schwartz, a first year music education student at K-State.  Not Your Forte Podcas...

**Reupload. Originally Posted 5/1/20** Raise your baton, ready your highlighters and pens, and don’t forget to grab that score as Dr. Payne and Eric begin our month long Conducting Bootcamp! Starting off we are bringing back the basics as we discuss various conducting concepts that will provide either a good starting place for the beginning conductor or a review of the fundamentals for those more...

**Reupload. Originally Posted 5/8/20** Raise your baton, ready that podium, and don’t forget to grab your score as Dr. Payne and Eric continue our month long Conducting Bootcamp! In order to be prepared to run an effective and efficient rehearsal, you need to know your score inside and out! Dr. Tracz, the Director of bands at KSU, joins us to talk about how to make the most out of your score study...

**Reupload. Originally Posted 5/15/20** Raise your baton, ready your highlighters and pens, and don’t forget to grab that score as Dr. Payne and Eric continue our month long Conducting Bootcamp! Dr. Onsby Rose from Dordt University joins us this week to share his unique perspective as a Composer and a Conductor. Dr. Onsby C. Rose is currently the Director of Instrumental Studies and Associate Prof...

**Reupload. Originally Posted 5/22/20** Raise your baton, ready your highlighters and pens, and don’t forget to grab that score as Dr. Payne and Eric continue our month long Conducting Bootcamp! Mrs. Diane Koutsulis, former teacher at Green Valley HS and member of the prestigious American Bandmasters Association, joins us to talk about leadership from the podium and establishing a strong and posit...

**Reupload. Originally Posted 5/15/20** Join Dr. Payne and Eric as they host a discussion focused on wearing the many hats of music education from the podium beyond that of conductor. Among the topics covered will be directed listening, error detection, fundamentals, teaching how to practice, pacing, student engagement, social emotional learning and much more. Joining us in our discussion is Dr. M...

**Re-upload ; Original upload 7/17/2020** Join Dr. Payne and Eric as we continue our "Habits of Successful Music Educators" series and invite on Jager Loyde, Director of Fine Arts in Round Rock ISD (Round Rock, Texas). This week we talk about the importance of empathy and understanding as a leader in music education. Support the show

**Re-upload ; Original upload 7/24/2020** Join Eric and Dr. Arau (as he fills in for Dr. Payne) as we continue on the "Habits of Successful Music Educators" series by inviting Scott Sheehan, NAfME National President. This week will cover the importance of synergy in your music classroom and how you can build an effective culture. Support the show

**Re-upload ; Original Upload 7/31/20** Join Dr. Payne and Eric as we wrap up our "Habits of Successful Educators" series by inviting on the legendary Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser for a conversation on maintaining balance as a leader for yourself, your peers, and most importantly your students. Support the show

**Re-upload** Dr. Payne and Eric is joined by Dr. Matthew Arau of Lawrence University as we kick off our "Habits of a Successful Music Educator " series. This week we tackle what it means to be a Proactive Leader as a music educator. (Original upload date: June 18, 2020) Support the show

**Re-upload** Join Dr. Payne and Eric as we continue our "Habits of Successful Music Educators" series with Dr. Charles Menghini, President Emeritus of the VanderCook school of music. This week we tackle what it means to be an effective leader in the classroom. Support the show

**Re-upload ; Original Upload 7/2/2020** Join Dr. Payne and Eric as we continue our "Habits of Successful Music Educators" series by welcoming Professor Brian Britt, Director of the Pride of Oklahoma Sooner Marching Band! This week we will discuss how an effective leader is one who is organized. Support the show

**Re-Upload ; Original Upload 7/9/2020** Join Dr. Payne and Eric as we continue our "Habits of Successful Music Educators" series as we are joined by Director Emerita of the University of Texas, Dr. Paula Crider. This week we will focus on building healthy, strong, and professional relationships as a music educator. Support the show