Are you a band director looking to make the most out of your ensemble? Look no further than this episode of the Music Educator Podcast! In this episode, we'll cover everything you need to know about rehearsal planning, from understanding your ensemble to evaluating rehearsal effectiveness. By taking the time to carefully plan out each rehearsal, you can ensure that your students are engaged and motivated to learn, leading to improved musicality and a more enjoyable experience for everyone involved. Join us as we discuss setting objectives and goals, developing a solid rehearsal plan, and incor ..read more

In this episode of The Music Educator Podcast, we're talking all things percussion! Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, you won't want to miss our tips for brushing up on your percussion knowledge. From understanding different percussion resources online to live experiences, we've got you covered. So grab your headphones and subscribe to The Music Educator Podcast for this exciting episode and more! Want to ADVERTISE your SERVICE or PRODUCT to a highly focused Music Education audience. Then ADVERTISE HERE!  https://signup.libsyn.com/?pro ..read more

In today's episode we are going dive into the logistics of jazz band set-ups as well as provide a short history of jazz origins. Enjoy. Want to ADVERTISE your SERVICE or PRODUCT to a highly focused Music Education audience. Then ADVERTISE HERE!  https://signup.libsyn.com/?promo_code=MUSICED Promo Code = MUSICED Do You Get Value From The Show? Consider Supporting the Show with a $3 Donation. https://glow.fm/themusiceducatorpodcast ..read more

America's music history is interconnected with its overall identity. One particularly important American created instrument is the Banjo. This thrilling five-string instrument was played by many thousands of people and yet, by 1940 many of the secrets of banjo performance had disappeared. Want to ADVERTISE your SERVICE or PRODUCT to a highly focused Music Education audience. Then ADVERTISE HERE!  https://signup.libsyn.com/?promo_code=MUSICED Promo Code = MUSICED Do You Get Value From The Show? Consider Supporting the Show with a $3 Donation. h ..read more

Seasoned educators often provide valuable tips and recommendations for warm-ups. The real challenge is to not allow a daily warm-up to turn into something that is so mundane that the student brain processes start to flat line. Today we are going to introduce ideas for warming up your band starting with the circle of 4ths. Want to ADVERTISE your SERVICE or PRODUCT to a highly focused Music Education audience. Then ADVERTISE HERE!  https://signup.libsyn.com/?promo_code=MUSICED Promo Code = MUSICED Do You Get Value From The Show? Consider Supporting t ..read more

In today's episode, host Bill Stevens goes unscripted to talk about new teacher week and provides some helpful advice for those just entering the profession. Want to ADVERTISE your SERVICE or PRODUCT to a highly focused Music Education audience. Then ADVERTISE HERE!  https://signup.libsyn.com/?promo_code=MUSICED Promo Code = MUSICED Do You Get Value From The Show? Consider Supporting the Show with a $3 Donation. https://glow.fm/themusiceducatorpodcast ..read more

In today' s episode of The Music Educator Podcast we are lucky to showcase a true professional in the field of music education, Mr. David Knott. Mr. Knott provides valuable, practical and relevant teaching strategies for everyone who teaches percussion. Take the time to listen to the entire interview for some helpful teaching techniques you can use tomorrow in class. In addition, Mr. Knott has provided listeners a valuable and downloadable resource which can be found in this episode's show notes. Enjoy! Want to ADVERTISE your SERVICE or PRODUCT to a highly focused ..read more

Today's Bonus Quick Tip: 7 Tips for the New Music Elementary Teacher come to you from Ms. Emily Conroy. Check out Ms. Conroy's blog post for 7 Tips for the New Music Teacher on her link HERE:(https://blog.teacherspayteachers.com/7-tips-new-elementary-music-teachers/) Check out The Music Educator Podcast weekly episode every Tuesday morning for more tips, tricks and advice you can you use tomorrow. Do You Get Value From The Show? Consider Supporting the Show with a $3 Donation. https://glow.fm/themusiceducatorpodcast/ For More Information: www.themusiceducatorpodcast.com ..read more

Preparation for any solo contest, or audition generally takes several weeks to prepare for. With that objective in mind we are are going to be discussing some standard contest and solo performance considerations that you or your students should keep in mind when laying the groundwork for this event. Most importantly, remember that as a performer expecting the best result requires the best detailed and specific preparation possible.   SUPPORT HERE Want to ADVERTISE your SERVICE or PRODUCT to a highly focused Music Education audience. Then ADVERTISE HERE! Show Notes ..read more

The flute is an amazing instrument used in bands and orchestras all over the world. But what do you do after playing the flute? Do you just let it sit on a stand? Do you immediately put in it's case? Can you make the best recommendations for your flute students? Today we will identify some recommended steps for post performance maintenance of your flute. Like what you hear? Take a moment to support the show! SUPPORT HERE Want to ADVERTISE your SERVICE or PRODUCT to a highly focused Music Education audience. Then ADVERTISE HERE!  Show Notes ..read more