#MusicEdLove Podcast

I want to see that in your resume I want to see that youth, you know we're a camp counselor, for you know five year olds at a summer camp, I went to see that you taught private lessons I want to see experiences that reflect that in your in your resume.

I want you to take the opportunity to practice your interviews skills, by going on interviews, even if you think that you may not take the job, and you do have that right to to decline, a job if you don't feel like it's the right job for you.

From flutist to general music teacher to choir director! We LOVED talking with Jeanne Crowley about her wonderful work with students from all over the world. Jeanne… Read more "Come From Where They Are with Jeanne Crowley"

This week on #MusicEdLove, we welcome the winner of the Conquistador Award from El Paso, Texas, Ida Steadman onto the show! Ida taught orchestra for over 50… Read more "The Musical Conquistador with Orchestra Director: Ida Capshaw Steadman"

“Well, we are having this conversation right here and right now because of recent examples of classism. We wanted to have a discussion because most of our practices in music education have small examples of classism whether or not we realize it. But before we get into that, let’s talk about our value-systems.”

every morning when I woke up and I drove into work. I was like, man. How awesome is this. I'm getting paid to do this. And that's a magical feeling that when you're doing work, but it is fun work.

Welcome to our New Years Eve Special Episode with Dr. Blair Williams! Dr. Williams is Assistant Professor of String Music Education at Texas Tech University and Director/Master… Read more "Just Ask: Making Connections Where You’re Planted with Dr. Blair Williams"

Far too often, I have spent so much time drilling one section of an orchestra while the rest of the ensemble sits unengaged and bored. With my Round Robin Rehearsal techniques, you will save countless hours of unengaged time.

They discuss the credit hour myth in music, knowing your worth, the immense power of your studio professor, and provide suggestions as high school students begin the decision-making process of selecting a school of music.

This week, we meet with some music teachers who are also parents to chat about managing it all. Erin Stavropolous and Kelley McNamee discuss time management, recruitment,… Read more "Music Teacher Parents: It’s Okay to Say No"

I think people think of assessment as testing. But really, Assessment needs to be a culture, you know, it's about developing a culture in your in your class of of constant improvement you know and and just setting goals.

We are so excited about this episode of #MusicEdLove featuring Dr. Charles Laux! Dr. Charles Laux is the Director of Orchestras at Alpharetta High School where his… Read more "Teaching Orchestra in the Time of Covid with Charles Laux"

You can seriously do ANYTHING with a music degree. Rather than thinking of this degree as limiting, Dr. Ammerman recommends that you see all of the potential and flexibility of a music degree. Businesses across the country are actively seeking music majors as they are found to be disciplined, hard working, excellent thinkers, and creative.

it is the tension between spontaneity and premeditated planning that enables us to be the most creative and responsive to students musical needs.

This week, we welcome John Kilkenny onto #MusicEdLove. John Kilkenny is a leading performer, educator and artistic leader who is successfully forging a 21st-century career in the… Read more "Where is Your Blue Ocean? with John Kilkenny"

In this episode, I go over 8 SUPER EASY Hacks for drastically improving your virtually teaching! Like so many things in teaching, sometimes the simplest things can… Read more "8 Hacks for Virtual Teaching Breakthroughs!"

"Now that our entire structure for learning has completely and suddenly changed, we need to start thinking about what we CAN create online for students instead of what we can RECREATE online of what we already do." 

Today it is our extreme pleasure to welcome Director of Music Education and Associate Professor  at George Mason University: Dr. Charles “Chuck” Ciorba. In this episode, we… Read more "The Jazz Cat on Improvisation"

This week we interview Dr. Jordan Davidson from the Rappahannock Choral Society and Brooke Point High School. Enjoy this episode and don’t forget to subscribe and leave… Read more "Stronger than Your Strongest Excuse with Jordan Davidson"

Welcome to EPISODE 30 of #MusicEdLove! This episode is coming out via special request for those of you preparing for Assessment! Here are our 7 tips for… Read more "7 Tips for a SUPERIOR Assessment Season"

What a pleasure it was to have Anne Marie Patterson on the #MusicEdLove Observation Series! Anne Marie Patterson received a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Performance from Washington… Read more "Batman, Baby Shark, and Binder Clips with Anne Marie Patterson"

We kick off our Observation Series with veteran music educator: Veronica Jackson! We hope you enjoy this look into one of her 7th grade orchestra classes as… Read more "Goin to Nashville with Veronica Jackson"

This episode is a reminder to everyone to do what you can to get out and observe REAL teachers with “Normal” students! It is the introductory episode… Read more "Get Out and Observe REAL Teachers!"

“If you see a student in your classroom who is willing to take on a leadership position, knows how to delegate, knows how to be in front… Read more "Music Teachers Needed! with Dr. Annalisa Chang"

Welcome back to an exciting new school year! In this podcast, we aim to get you off to a great start with a few overarching goals for… Read more "Spark Some Joy!"