Music Ed Insights

Oct 28 2024 90 ep. 21 mins 12
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Dr. Steve Shanley, Alan Feirer, and national thought leaders explore current issues in music education, with practical application for K-12 music educators.

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Quick Pro Tips: Engage Students and Reduce Stress by Delegating These Three Things

Oct 28 2024 7 mins  
In this episode of Music Ed Insights, Alan and Steve share a simple strategy to engage students and reduce stress through effective delegation. Learn how to delegate tasks in three categories: Organize, Teach, and Appreciate. From managing classroom materials to teaching peers and showing gratitude, these strategies empower students while giving you more time to focus on what matte

Easy Social/Emotional Learning Implementation in your Classroom with Ryan Scherber

Oct 21 2024 29 mins  
Alan and Steve sit down with professor Ryan Scherber to explore ways that teachers can integrate social and emotional learning (SEL) into their music classrooms. Scherber provides an overview of key SEL competencies and emphasizes the importance of understanding trauma-informed pedagogy. The discussion covers specific, actionable strategies that music educators can use to foster cr

Quick Pro Tips: Reduce Planning Time Stress with the "Pecking Order" Approach

Oct 14 2024 7 mins  
In this episode of Music Ed Insights, Alan and Steve introduce a simple "pecking order" strategy to help music educators prioritize planning tasks and reduce stress. Learn how to categorize tasks based on urgency—starting with immediate student needs, teammate collaboration, administrative requests, and parent communication. Tune in for a practical method to streamline your plann

Lessons from a Reflective Teacher: Kelli Pence on Engaging Students and Handling Challenges

Oct 07 2024 24 mins  
Recorded in front of a live audience, Alan and Steve sit down with renowned band director Dr. Kelli Pence to learn from her wealth of experience. Kelli reflects on her early teaching days, sharing the mistakes she made and the strategies she's developed over the years to effectively engage students and manage classroom challenges - including dealing with those dreaded "nasty grams"

Quick Pro Tips: Using nearby college students and staff to help your program

Sep 30 2024 6 mins  
After Alan and Steve give a short acceptance speech for receiving Education Podcast of the Year, Steve shares some very practical tips and encouragement for lightening your load by providing opportunities for local college students.

Inspiring the Next Generation of Music Educators with Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser

Sep 23 2024 25 mins  
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 dec

Not Happy With Your Situation? You Have Three Choices.

Sep 16 2024 7 mins  
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!

Finding Success in Low-Income Schools with Tim Gonzalez

Sep 09 2024 21 mins  
Alan and Steve talk to educator Tim Gonzalez about his experiences, successes, and cheat codes teaching in Title I schools.

Quick Pro Tips: One Little Thing

Sep 03 2024 4 mins  
Alan and Steve each share one bit of wisdom for tackling the new school year.

Anger, Anxiety, and Burnout

Aug 26 2024 29 mins  
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.