Chops

Jack and Steve discuss how success can differ from student to student. It's up to the teacher to decide where to go from there and how to guide each individual toward what they need. This episode has been sponsored by Sight Reading Factory. Create an account today for you and your students at https://www.sightreadingfactory.com/

Feedback can be easy to provide to students, but can be trickier with adults. Giving and receiving feedback can be uncomfortable peer-to-peer; Chops shares their perspectives in how to handle this. This episode has been sponsored by Sight Reading Factory. Create an account today for you and your students at https://www.sightreadingfactory.com/

Jack is entering concert week with his jazz bands - Steve shares that it's okay (and expected) if things go awry. This episode has been sponsored by Sight Reading Factory. Create an account today for you and your students at https://www.sightreadingfactory.com/

Consistency in the classroom is key to highly effective teaching, but Steve and Jack share some ways they intentionally aren't always consistent. Thank you to Music Travel Consultants for purchasing us new microphones! Visit them at musictravel.com This episode has been sponsored by Sight Reading Factory. Create an account today for you and your students at https://www.sightreadingfactory.com/

Students feel tired - how should they approached? Stories and strategies are shared on this week's episode of Chops. Thank you to Music Travel Consultants for purchasing us new microphones! Visit them at musictravel.com This episode has been sponsored by Sight Reading Factory. Create an account today for you and your students at https://www.sightreadingfactory.com/

While this event can feel like more hours at work, Chops believes the positives can outweigh the negatives when the conferences are approached correctly. This episode has been sponsored by Sight Reading Factory. Create an account today for you and your students at https://www.sightreadingfactory.com/

Chops' 100th episode! Approaching teaching with a hint of humility can pay dividends both in the present and future.

The duo stress the importance of having meaningful conversations about teaching with at least one colleague, if not more.

Steve and Jack share the things that grind their gears in the classroom.

On delay days where schedules are shortened, do we teach faster or just cover less content?

With so many decisions in a day, the inner thoughts run rampant with doubt.

Intentionally spending time toward building relationships is an investment that will pay off - Jack and Steve share some strategies on how to build them into a classroom routine.

Steve explains how storytelling in the classroom can be impactful to teaching, content, and the students.

Understanding the difference between control and influence is vital to a successful classroom environment.

Be intentional about spending time building relationships through authentic moments in the classroom.

Students are more than likely to test boundaries at the beginning of the new school year. Teachers - don't take the bait!

Discussed is whether knowledge of content or skill in teaching is more beneficial in the classroom.

Jack and Steve reunite toward the end of their summer break to talk systems, coffee, and yard projects.

Awaiting a rehearsal for a summer jazz performance, the duo discuss the nature of choice and volunteering in a classroom.

After some time away Steve is back on the podcast and the duo wrap up the end of their school year.

CHS percussion specialist Matt Allman joins the show to discuss what he has learned in his first years on the job.

Concord High School Technical Director Scott Preheim joins the podcast this week to share his expertise in planning, executing, and troubleshooting. In addition, he shares how he fosters student leadership in his after school tech club.

Chops Podcast teams up with Chris Munce of the Choralosophy Podcast to bring you this crossover episode of how teaching band and teaching choir intersects. Check out the Choralosophy Podcast anywhere you listen!

Indianapolis band director Stefan Roose joins the show to share his passion for teaching beyond the 40 hour work-week while simultaneously living a full life. Check out Stefan's group Elevate Performing arts @elevateperformingarts.in on Instagram!

Concord band director Nicole Knouse joins the podcast to share her journey in working with the students of the pit orchestra for the CHS musical.