Chops

In the midst of band camp, the students are being pushed musically and physically. Steve and Jack discuss other teachable moments they have found during the week that have nothing to do with marching, spinning, or playing.

In the midst of band camp, learning new concepts can be challenging. It's the job of the teacher to convey these in challenges in a way that make them simple. Not easy, but simple.

Learning can be loud too! Controlled chaos can be a fun way to teach and engage.

After recently performing at a few venues, Jack shares with Steve how playing guitar and singing for an audience can directly relate with the environment of a classroom.

After experiencing "technical difficulties" 4 times in a row, the podcasting duo decided to take a different approach and speak about the art of "pivoting" in teaching.

Stories of the early years of teaching were shared, where authoritarian tactics were used. Now, the duo has pivoted to meeting behaviors in a much more calm manner.

A whole year of Chops! The duo spends the 50th episode sharing their experiences of creating a podcast and how it helped them grow in their craft.

Chops hosts a live episode with students of CHS. Students were asked to share what they wish their teachers knew.

Chops hosts a live episode with students of CHS. Students comment and ask questions about teaching, leadership, and music.

Teaching in May feels like trying to put out a fire with a flyswatter.

Teaching the mind usually comes first. Teaching the body and the heart are equally important.

In the midst of all of the end-of-year activities, the duo share how they keep themselves organized.

Adults and students alike find themselves amidst the "busy." Jack and Steve wish to deconstruct the stigmas associated with being busy and help empower students to embrace the rigor that comes with.

What matters most in our teaching? What else is important that still needs to be included?

While this is not an original idea from Chops, the premise is powerful. Assume that students are giving their best and assume that everyone in the room has something to offer.

Chops goes live at Concord's LEARN Conference where teachers present professional development to their peers. This is the recording of the 9:15-9:55 session.

Chops goes live at Concord's LEARN Conference where teachers present professional development to their peers. This is the recording of the 8:30-9:10 session.

The experience is planned from A to Z for the individual at Disney theme parks; a classroom experience can be the same way. Jack and Steve share their thoughts on how to incorporate this into their profession.

While teachers have seen this for years and know how the script plays out, the students are experiencing all of these things for the first time. Teachers should give grace when they work through these things even though it happens every year.

Guest Christa Jones joins the podcast to speak to her experiences as a music teacher, content creator, and clinician. Christa currently creates resources for teachers - check her out on teacherspayteachers.com and on her socials @enharmoniceducation.

Teachers need to pick whether to "feed" their students information or help the students serve themselves.

Veteran kindergarten teacher Lauri Eiselt joins the show and shares her experiences teaching in Berea, Kentucky.

Both teachers recently traveled with their students on performance trips. Steve and Jack discuss how the journey is equally important to the destination.

Another listener suggested topic. Steve and Jack explore strategies to leave school at school so home can be home.

Grant Longenbaugh, general manager of Janus Motorcycles, joins the podcast to share his expertise and wisdom on leadership.