In this episode, recorded live at the Iowa Bandmasters Association convention in May 2024, we sit down with renowned music education thought leader Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser to discuss the enduring relevance of band programs, effective role modeling for aspiring teachers, and navigating the challenges of modern student engagement. Dr. Tim shares his wisdom and insights gleaned from decades of experience, offering practical advice and inspiration for music educators at all stages of their careers. Th...
Sep 23, 2024•25 min•Ep. 145
Alan and Steve discuss your basic options when you are unhappy with an aspect of your job or life. Learn an effective way to take more control of your fate!
Sep 16, 2024•8 min•Ep. 143
Alan and Steve talk to educator Tim Gonzalez about his experiences, successes, and cheat codes teaching in Title I schools.
Sep 09, 2024•22 min•Ep. 144
Alan and Steve each share one bit of wisdom for tackling the new school year.
Sep 03, 2024•5 min•Ep. 138
Alan and Steve talk with educator and counselor Jane Detweiler-Sutliffe, LLPC, about ways to adjust your teaching to minimize the interference caused by student anxiety and/or teacher burnout.
Aug 26, 2024•30 min•Ep. 136
Guest co-host Dennis Green, longtime radio broadcaster and emcee, joins Steve to give teachers some public speaking tips for the upcoming school year.
Aug 19, 2024•11 min•Ep. 135
Alan and Steve have a fun and free-ranging conversation with conductor, clinician, speaker, author, adventurer and advocate Milt Allen about priorities, the relevance of music education, and anxiety.
Aug 13, 2024•32 min•Ep. 133
Podcast insider and loyal listener Matt Pries guest hosts to lead Alan and Steve through the lightning round questions that Steve has been putting to every guest for the last three years. Finally, you can learn more about your hosts!
Aug 05, 2024•7 min•Ep. 131
Alan and Steve walk through a blog post from NAfME with four pointers on preserving our voices and coping with overuse. Episode Page: https://www.musicedinsights.com/uncategorized/summer-reading-series-vocal-health-for-music-teachers/ Insider Program: https://patron.podbean.com/MusicEdInsights
Jul 29, 2024•9 min•Ep. 129
Alan and Steve bring back past guest audiologist (and violist) Alyssa Ottmar to discuss new data on ear buds. Do their new features really protect our hearing? Steve asked this question of Alyssa the last time she was a guest, and now she’s back with a more definitive and detailed answer. Alyssa Ottmar Episode: https://musicedinsights.podbean.com/e/hearing-health-with-alyssa-ottmar/ Patron Program: https://patron.podbean.com/MusicEdInsights...
Jul 22, 2024•11 min•Ep. 128
After Alan and Steve shared and dissected author and classroom management guru Michael Linsin’s blog post “The Big Lie of Childhood Trauma,” they invited him back to the podcast to join the conversation. Linsin says, “Throw out SEL and all of its manifestations. Replace it with better subject-matter teaching, more time on task, higher expectations, weighty responsibility, and the demand for impeccable behavior.” Alan and Steve push to explore the nuances of that point of view.
Jul 15, 2024•22 min•Ep. 127
Alan and Steve discuss their reaction – and the reaction of the comments section – to the latest blog post from classroom management author and expert Michael Linsin, whose episode remains one of our most popular ever. Michael Linsin episode: https://musicedinsights.podbean.com/e/classroom-management-with-michael-linsin/ Insider Program: https://patron.podbean.com/MusicEdInsights
Jul 08, 2024•10 min•Ep. 126
In this episode of Music Ed Insights, Alan and Steve introduce a new "summer selected short readings" series. They kick off with insights from James Clear, author of the popular 3-2-1 newsletter. Discover how Clear's ideas on wealth, handling criticism, and measuring your days can help music educators focus on what truly matters. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion! Insider Program: https://patron.podbean.com/MusicEdInsights
Jul 01, 2024•7 min•Ep. 125
Alan and Steve talk about three things Alan’s noticed as he’s worked with student leaders this summer related to burnout, social skills, and desire to work. Spoiler: it’s good news. Also - one caution for directors. Insider Program: https://patron.podbean.com/MusicEdInsights
Jun 24, 2024•13 min•Ep. 124
Steve and Alan review one specific idea from the Glenn Nierman episode and Steve suggests a way you can implement it easily in the fall. Insider Program: https://patron.podbean.com/MusicEdInsights
Jun 17, 2024•7 min•Ep. 123
Steve and Alan talk with documentary filmmaker Samantha Campbell and legendary music educator Doug Goodkin about the Orff Schulwerk method in action. They discuss making jazz accessible to all ages, using improvisation across the curriculum, and reconnecting students through creativity and playfulness in music. Episode Page
Jun 10, 2024•45 min•Ep. 120
Alan and Steve share four practical tips for music educators on how to save time using AI to create lesson plans, compose emails, write letters of recommendation, and summarize feedback. Insider Program: https://patron.podbean.com/MusicEdInsights
Jun 03, 2024•10 min•Ep. 119
Alan and Steve talk with orchestra director and wellness enthusiast Ann Smith about ways to connect performance skills to student wellness. Episode Page: https://www.musicedinsights.com/uncategorized/optimizing-health-wellness-and-happiness-with-ann-smith/
May 28, 2024•24 min•Ep. 116
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. Insider Program: https://patron.podbean.com/MusicEdInsights
May 20, 2024•5 min•Ep. 111
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/
May 13, 2024•22 min•Ep. 106
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. Insider Program: https://patron.podbean.com/MusicEdInsights
May 06, 2024•6 min•Ep. 105
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. Episode Page: https://www.musicedinsights.com/uncategorized/energize-your-classrooms-with-peter-boonshaft/
Apr 29, 2024•29 min•Ep. 104
Alan and Steve explore ways to come back from a mistake by using a proven technique for graceful apologies. Insider Program: https://patron.podbean.com/MusicEdInsights
Apr 22, 2024•10 min•Ep. 103
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. Episode Page: https://www.musicedinsights.com/uncategorized/making-music-for-all-redefining-success-through-inclusivity-and-process/
Apr 15, 2024•30 min•Ep. 102
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. Insider Program: https://patron.podbean.com/MusicEdInsights
Apr 08, 2024•24 min•Ep. 101
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. Episode Page: https://www.musicedinsights.com/uncategorized/from-the-classroom-to-the-podium-supporting-aspiring-female-musicians-with-jerianne-larson/...
Apr 01, 2024•29 min•Ep. 100
Alan and Steve talk about guardrails when building relationships with your students.
Mar 25, 2024•7 min•Ep. 98
Alan and Steve discuss the value of taking students on a trip to Florida’s theme parks.
Mar 20, 2024•23 min•Ep. 97
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. Episode Page: https://www.musicedinsights.com/uncategorized/beyond-measure-ungrading-your-music-classroom-with-chris-gleason/
Mar 18, 2024•24 min•Ep. 95
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.
Mar 04, 2024•7 min•Ep. 86
