Ep. 18 Dan Sherman
I sit down with UF Graduate Trombone Assistant, Dan Sherman, and we talk all about his first year in Florida.

I sit down with UF Graduate Trombone Assistant, Dan Sherman, and we talk all about his first year in Florida.
In ten minutes, I tell you what has been going on in my crazy life down in Northern Virginia. We talk all about my last field trip and what made it a success! As well as my call one parent a week rule.. interesting stuff that you don't want to miss.
My student teaching supervisor from a year ago comes on the podcast to discuss her new position as Assistant Professor of Music Education at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
Assistant Director of Bands, David Thornton, sat down with the Tenuto Podcast to discuss why music education is important in schools today. David recently joined the Michigan State faculty in 2015 and we discuss some of the similarities and differences he is facing now between high school and college as well as his session at Midwest this year, "Make a Decision: Your Musical Viewpoint is Valid!"
Jonathan Villela is the assistant band director at Four Points Middle School in Texas. After interviewing Jeff Loeffert last week, this is one of his students from the saxophone studio at OKST. Jonathan recently presented at Midwest on how to Thrive not Survive as a first year teacher.
I sit down with Associate Professor of Saxophone at OKST, Jeffrey Loeffert and talk about an array of topics. One of the most inspiring and motivating interviews I have done this year.
My good friend and first year teacher, Mark Pages, comes on the podcast to talk about his experiences as a first year teacher.
I sit down with AG Wright Strings Director, Carly Sokol, where we talk all about the things we are going through as first year teachers in Virginia
Director of Music Education at University of Missouri, Wendy Sims, comes on the podcast to share her story of how she got where she is. Wendy is an early childhood music education specialist shares in the podcast one thing that every music teacher should be doing more of. Be sure to listen!
Segments include my interview with Kemper (3:00-50:00) and March Madness basketball talk (51:00-59:00)
I sit down with HH Poole Choral Director, Anola Douglas, where we talk about a bunch of different teaching techniques that will make any music teacher successful.
Katherine is a mentor of mine at AG Wright where she teaches middle school choir. We talk all about a ton of different topics including her enthusiasm and positivity and how she maintains it throughout the long year.
I sit down with first year teacher Caleb Bohanan to talk about what it is like teaching in Pittsburgh Public Schools. Topics range from Classroom management to the biggest struggles Bo has had to overcome. Bo is a great friend and I was so happy to have him on the show.
I sit down with Peter Perry from Rockville, MD to talk about Music Technology and why he is so crazy about it! Peter is a high school director of bands at Richard Montgomery High School. Here is a link to the article referenced in the podcast. http://www.nafme.org/google-classroom-for-the-large-ensemble/
I sit down with Henry Miller, Grammy Finalist for 2017 Music Educator Award. We talk about the reason he died his hair pink, his teaching techniques, and much more!
I talk with Essential Elements Co-writer, Professor of Music, Director of Bands, and President of VanderCook College of Music, Charles Menghini about teaching music. We discuss what it was like co-writing the Essential Elements Method books, his journey to where he is now, VanderCook College of Music's program, and much, much more.
Mentors- This week we talk a little bit about the importance of having a mentor. You'll also hear an interview with one of my biggest mentors, Chad McCartney. We talk about the things he does every day in school that have made him successful and if the Phillies have a chance next year in the MLB!
I sit down with international teacher, Brandon Salden, and we speak about what it was like taking a leap of faith and going to another country (Bolivia) to teach music. We also introduce new segments including "Myth-busters" "What I'm doing in School" and "Tuesday Motivation" If you like the podcast, subscribe and rate us on iTunes
I sit down with Berwick Middle School Choir Director, Nathan Zeek, where we talk about everything from teaching middle school choir to his favorite Olympic Sport.