Jonathan West and Chue Vue

Tired and True Podcast

Education EN ↓ 14 episodes

Tired and True Podcast was started by Colorado Orchestra Directors, Jonathan West and Chue Vue. We are here to talk shop and talk trash about the trials and tribulations of being public school orchestra directors. We hope you find us amusing and relatable as we navigate through the “wth” moments we deal with on the daily.

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Jonathan West and Chue Vue

Episodes

School Is Now In Session! Welcome to Year 2! - TNT 2.1 13.10.2025 58:30

We share how we won orchestra over the summer and then chat about ways you can with this year, with a checklist of things to start the year with! Come and listen!

Because We're Shady: Anonymous Facebook Posts Part 2 - TNT 1.13 13.10.2025 1:00:38

People be getting spicy on social media at the end of the year! Jonathan is pretty fussy too. Let's go!

Don't Take It Personally: When They Want to Quit - TNT 1.12 13.10.2025 1:12:27

How do you handle it when you get an email from a student/parent/counselor about wanting to quit? Xareny joins us again as we read some fun emails!

My Slump, My Tired Mid-Year Slump - TNT 1.11 13.10.2025 1:04:34

Y'all, we tired. Send help immediately. We are joined by our good friend, Xareny Polanco, to discuss ways to get out of that mid-year slump!

Honor Events Part 2: Hosting - TNT 1.10 13.10.2025 1:14:10

Do you want to build an Honor Event? Chue and Jonathan discuss the ins and outs of hosting Honor Events!

Program Retention - TNT 1.9 05.10.2025 1:02:11

Bribery? Threats? Promises of fame and fortune? In this episode Jonathan and Chue discuss retention techniques that are tried/tired and true!

Resources we use and CMEA Recap - TNT 1.8 16.04.2025 1:04:38

In this episode, Chue and Jonathan give a recap of what they learned and the chaos they created at the CMEA conference. They also discuss the resources they use in their classes and what they use them for.

Honor Events Part 1: Clinicing - TNT 1.7 26.02.2025 58:10

"You were so inspiring while conducting that band!" Jonathan and Chue discuss serving as an honor clinician and getting confused for look alike conductors...

Goal Setting and Midwest Recap - TNT 1.6 20.02.2025 55:50

Choose three words for your vision board, do it now! Jonathan and Chue discuss setting goals for the new year. #newyearnewme

Reacting to Anonymous Facebook Posts - TnT 1.5 03.02.2025 1:01:36

Ooh child, December is spicy on social media. In this episode, Jonathan and Chue discuss some of the best Anonymous Facebook Posts from other orchestra teachers and delve into solutions. #anon

Fast, Slow, Fast. Is that How You Program? - TnT 1.4 03.02.2025 45:20

The quintessential interview question for every music educator: How do you program music for your group? Jonathan and Chue try to serve up a second episode in a day and you get to witness what "Tired" really means in the "Tired and True."

Bribe or Threats: How Do You Get Kids to Play Out? - TnT 1.3 24.01.2025 44:32

A violist and a cellist walk into a bar. But really, Jonathan and Chue discuss Tired and True techniques in getting kids to play out while making it fun in the classroom. Come play your heart out! https://www.tiredandtruepod.com/

Always Last Chair? - TnT 1.2 24.01.2025 46:12

Chair tests and placements: Is it an outdated practice in music education? In this episode, Jonathan and Chue offer different experiences and perspectives. You can't sit with us! https://www.tiredandtruepod.com/

Pilot / What in the world are we doing? - TnT 1.1 24.01.2025 51:18

What happens when two fabulous middle school orchestra teachers start a podcast? Chaos? Entertainment? Maybe a shred of usefulness? Find out as Jonathan West and Chue Vue delve into the world of teaching orchestra. In this introductory episode, we will discuss: winning orchestra and reviewing Legend of the Dragon Chasers by Chris Thomas. Listen to the piece here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Y...