Music Ed Insights
Dr. Steve Shanley, Alan Feirer, and national thought leaders explore current issues in music education, with practical application for K-12 music educators.
Episodes
Alan and Steve talk with orchestra director and wellness enthusiast Ann Smith about ways to connect performance skills to student wellness.
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Alan and Steve discuss the "bopping" rehearsal strategy, a technique commonly used in drum corps and marching bands but adaptable for all ensemble types. Steve explains how "bopping," or focusing on the beginnings of pitches, helps students improve rhythmic accuracy and self-detect mistakes. Tune in to learn how this approach can enhance your rehearsals, along with tips to overcome its challenges.
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Alan and Steve talk with educator and speaker John Gallagher about ways for you and your students to build advocacy and awareness for your music program through effective public relations.
Episode Page: https://www.musicedinsights.com/uncategorized/public-relations-for-your-music-program-with-john-gallagher/
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Music Ed Insights insider Michael Prichard joins Alan and Steve with a tip for educators on how to talk with students about the teaching profession.
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Alan and Steve talk to legendary educator and author Peter Boonshaft about bringing energy to our classrooms through careful planning, word choice, and even our face.
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Alan and Steve explore ways to come back from a mistake by using a proven technique for graceful apologies.
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Alan and Steve talk with orchestra teacher and 2024 Grammy Music Educator Annie Ray about her award-winning efforts to make space for students with disabilities and adversities.
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Alan and Steve report from the Iowa Jazz Championships, the only contest of its kind, and share the vibe with the rest of the country.
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Alan and Steve talk with educator and researcher Jerianne Larson about empowering female students in music education and addressing barriers facing women pursuing careers as band directors and conductors.
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Alan and Steve talk about guardrails when building relationships with your students.
Alan and Steve discuss the value of taking students on a trip to Florida’s theme parks.
Alan and Steve visit with “UnGrading” guru and educator Chris Gleason about the seven paradigm shifts that can lead to alternate approaches to evaluating student learning.
Alan shares a real-world case study on how one school dealt with a staff cut, with instructions on how anyone can use the same method.
Alan and Steve talk with composer, educator, and publisher Annie Booth about giving voice to women who make and compose music.
Alan and Steve talk about using email to get what you want - and keep your relationships strong.
Alan and Steve talk with Clinician, Composer, and Musician Jenny Peters about adding ukulele as an opportunity for students at all levels K-12.
Alan and Steve talk with educator, clinician, and marching arts expert Jeremy Spicer about what really constitutes excellence in marching ensembles.
Alan and Steve talk with audiologist Alyssa Ottmar about music teaching’s effect on hearing and how to combat risks.
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