Music Ed Insights

Women in Music with Annie Booth

Alan and Steve talk with composer, educator, and publisher Annie Booth about giving voice to women who make and compose music.

Quick Pro Tips- Email Etiquette Tips for Effective Communication

Alan and Steve talk about using email to get what you want - and keep your relationships strong.

Consider the Ukulele with Clinician, Composer, and Musician Jenny Peters

Alan and Steve talk with Clinician, Composer, and Musician Jenny Peters about adding ukulele as an opportunity for students at all levels K-12.

Quick Pro Tips- One Rule in Music: Make it Sound Good! But HOW?

Marching Arts Excellence with Jeremy Spicer

Alan and Steve talk with educator, clinician, and marching arts expert Jeremy Spicer about what really constitutes excellence in marching ensembles.

Quick Pro Tips - Getting Along with My Principal

Hearing Health with Alyssa Ottmar

Alan and Steve talk with audiologist Alyssa Ottmar about music teaching’s effect on hearing and how to combat risks.

Alan and Steve looking ahead to next year

What Got You Here Won’t Get You There

Alan and Steve with lessons learned when it comes to letting go of past “best practices.” Examples are drawn from DCI, the Episcopal Church, Irish Sean-nós artistry, and, believe it or not, K-12 music classrooms.

Groove and Expression with Sammy Miller

Alan and Steve talk with educator, drummer, and band leader Sammy Miller about the value of groove, expression, ownership and improvisation for all music students.

Reaching all students where they’re at with Rebecca Phillips and Ingrid Larragoity-Martin

Alan and Steve talk with Rebecca Phillips and Ingrid Larragoity-Martin about inclusivity, culture, and psychological safety.

Keep Learning and Know Your ”Why” with Erin Holmes

Alan and Steve talk with Erin Holmes about lessons learned from doing a podcast, teaching, leadership and always being in the process of learning more.

DEI in Teaching and Literature Selection with Will Talley and Chandler Wilson

Alan and Steve talk with Will Talley and Chandler Wilson about current thoughts in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access, and how they impact programming.

Musicking, Christopher Small, and Relationships with Mary Cohen

Alan and Steve talk with educator, author, and musicker Mary Cohen about incorporating the Musicking ideas of Christopher Small.

Teachable Moments and Bridges with Lillie Feierabend

Alan and Steve talk with author, educator, and pedagogy master Lillie Feierabend about moving classroom music to the day-to-day lives of our students.

Making Music more Welcoming for Everyone with Philip Ewell

Alan and Steve talk with author and professor Philip Ewell about the inherent biases in music education.

Measuring Teacher Success (Part Three)

In their last summer episode exploring what makes a teacher successful, Alan and Steve turn their attention to the role of assessment, and give a preview of some of the guests to expect in Season Three.

Continuous Learning with Kyle Smith.

Alan and Steve talk with Kyle Smith of The Growing Band Director podcast about continuous learning.

Music Licensing Issues, Resources, and ClicknClear with James Weaver

Alan and Steve talk with James Weaver of the National Federation about new and easy ways to stay legal with music licensing for all music educators.

Measuring Teacher Success (Part Two)

Alan and Steve talk about whether or not classroom culture is an indicator of teacher success.

Measuring Teacher Success (Part One)

Alan and Steve discuss whether or not competitive success is a measure of teacher success.

Student Leadership with Matthew Arau

Alan and Steve talk with author and professor Matthew Arau about student leadership.

The State of Music Education Survey with Scott Lang

Alan and Steve talk with author, educator, and speaker Scott Lang about the results of the fourth annual State of Music Education survey from Be Part of the Music.

Student Travel with Todd Rogers

Alan and Steve talk with Bob Rogers Travel president Todd Rogers about the ins and outs of traveling with your students.

Classroom Management with Michael Linsin

Alan and Steve talk with author and classroom management guru Michael Linsin about best practices in Classroom Management.

Standards-Based Grading with Wendy Barden

Alan and Steve talk with leading standards-based grading expert Wendy Barden about effective assessment at all levels.

Jazz Education with Bob Washut

Alan and Steve talk with composer and jazz educator Bob Washut about the state of jazz education.

Alan and Steve comment on the Now and preview the Future

Alan and Steve comment on the Now and preview the Future.

String Pedagogy Pointers with Grace Law

Alan and Steve talk with Grace Law about String Pedagogy. Show Notes are available at https://www.musicedinsights.com/uncategorized/string-pedagogy-pointers-with-grace-law/.

Everything Jazz with Alan Baylock

Alan and Steve talk with composer, arranger, and University of North Texas director of Jazz Studies, Alan Baylock, about teaching and listening to jazz. Show notes available at https://www.musicedinsights.com/uncategorized/everything-jazz-with-alan-baylock/.