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Hello everyone! So sorry to be away for so long. This mini-episode will give you a quick update on Rite of String, and also points you towards Kevin's side project called SluderMusic. We love you and thank you for all your support. The music
In this episode, we speak with Geoff Golden about his decision to explore employment opportunities outside of teaching and look back on his time as an educator.
Most of us spend our days educating young people on how to play string instruments. But, what about those that teach US how to teach those students? Dr. Elizabeth Whitehead Chappell, the current string education professor at the University o
When you are in charge of your own program, there is often flexibility in developing your own curriculum. Alongside the typical expectations in what you teach are many opportunities to expand the musical styles your students are exposed to. A
As the summer comes to a close, many of us are starting to plan and map out our brand new school year. How we set up our day-to-day teaching environment can greatly affect our outcomes of success. Rebecca Farrar, a director from Plano, TX, sits
Based on the Giving Bach model created by Richard Meyer, Downing Gives Bach is a full-inclusion curriculum developed for both general education students and those enrolled in special education classes at Downing Middle School in Flower Mound, T
Growing and maintaining a program does not always come easy. We often have to find new ways to be vocal about what our program needs, and even more so, how to get specific audiences to listen and understand. Christopher Hanson, a director in th
While a majority of us do our teaching in the classroom setting, there are also many educators who have utilized their skill set on a different path leading groups around the community. In this episode, Jordan Randall Smith, a conductor in the
We work with string instruments day in and day out. We know how to change the strings and maybe even how to replace a fine tuner, but beyond that, we often send our instruments to the repair shop when something breaks or needs an adjustment. C
Beyond the music-making process, we get to know and understand our students a lot more than most other teachers. This is because we often teach these students for multiple years and our efforts to build and maintain long-lasting relationships w
As teachers, we put in countless hours for our programs to be successful, but we also often find numerous leadership roles to help serve our professional community and support our colleagues. In this episode, we talk to Brian Coatney, an orch
Many of us have taken on the task of growing a small program, but fewer have been challenged to build a brand new program from scratch. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Deborah Perkins, a retired teacher from the Dallas/Ft. Worth area, to
We all dedicate time and effort in the hope that students will keep our shared love of music into adulthood. While we have an impact on the students we see in the classroom, what are some other ways to go beyond and involve the greater communit
At some point in our careers, we are likely to be presented with opportunities to offer guidance to other professionals. Whether we’re working with brand new teachers or seasoned educators, we want to find the right approach in fostering growth
Longevity in our profession is a challenge that often goes unmet due to long hours and immense pressure. We recently sat down with Mary Havenstrite, a veteran teacher from Plano, TX, to talk about how she has navigated a career that can push ma
There is perhaps no better known name in teaching stringed instruments than Suzuki. For many of us, we remember learning some of his method in college. We also know of the solo literature books, and possibly use them occasionally to supplement
As directors, one of the bigger challenges we face each year is retention and recruitment. We dedicate a great deal of time facilitating success for all our students, while at the same time maintaining a sense of culture and belonging that keep
While we are tasked with performing music at a high level, a truly successful and healthy program needs to feel like a family. There are many ways to create a classroom culture, and today's guest is an expert. Christy LaLonde talks to us about
A little background information about our new podcast. Please subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and join us for our first interview in a couple of weeks. Write us at [email protected] if you have any suggestions for future episodes
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